- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Element; illustrated edition edition (4 Jun 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1862042551
- ISBN-13: 978-1862042551
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 773,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A complete physical and mental experience of Zen
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Drawing upon the fundamental teaching of Hui Neng's "Platform Sutra", considered by many to be the "bible" of Zen Buddhism, Wong Kiew Kit explains the philosophy and principles that lie behind Zen practice. The text also provides practical exercises to improve physical and mental well-being.
This text explains what Zen is and how you can experience it irrespective of your religious beliefs. It explains the history of Zen systematically, tracing its Indian origins through Chinese flowering to its spread to Japan and Vietnam. Drawing upon the fundamental teaching of Hui Neng's "Platform Sutra", considered by many to be the "bible" of Zen Buddhism, Wong Kiew Kit explains the philosophy and principles that lie behind Zen practice. In addition to explaining the history and theories of Zen, there are practical exercises to improve physical and mental well-being.
What is Zen?; non-Buddhist and debased forms of Zen; the benefits of Zen; the characteristics of Zen; the background of Zen; Zen as cosmic reality; the spread of Zen from India; early history of Zen in China; Zen of the sixth patriarch; fundamental concepts in Zen Buddhism; the Zen of sudden enlightnement; the flowering of Zen in China; Zen goes east to Japan; the quiet grandeur of Vietnamese Zen; understanding Zen in the arts and culture; prerequisites for Zen training; Zen of strength and movement; Zen for health, internal strength and vitality; the Zen of highest attainment; illogical Zen – or so it seems; the Zen of compassion; developmental stages and crucial questions in Zen cultivation; Zen in daily life.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book. The history and basic principles of Zen are covered in an informative and concise way. The writing style is simple and direct with much humour. Several practical meditation, Chi-Kung and Martial Arts exercises are also illustrated clearly and their relevance to meditation and achieving enlightenment is explained.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Particularly easy book to read. Informative and easy to understand language. Wong Kiew Kit explains the most difficult aspects of Zen Buddhism in a way that even beginners will be able to grasp.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book that I have read on the subject of Zen.
This 300 pager contains a lot of information (e.g. The various exercises for paving the way to an awakening, or maybe even enlightenment. The use of Zen in the many forms of Buddhism, and more.). I do not think that the author could have written this book more clearly. It is a complicated subject, but the book is very enjoyable and easy to read.
I have read other books by Sifu Wong Kiew Kit, and would not expect anything else.
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Just the ticket.
A superlative piece of work, well worth the five stars I have given. Well written in simple language that explains what Zen is and what it is not. Read more
Published 7 months ago by arjie
Dissapointing
I think that this book could be useful only to those who know nothing about zen and have read nothing about zen. It presents an introduction to the history and principles of zen. Read more
Published 8 months ago by lector
One of the best books I have ever read
This is an amazing book on Zen written in a clear and concise language which can only come from a master. Read more
Published 22 months ago by mr p p j milsom
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