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An outstanding work, but some prior knowledge required, 16 Feb 2000
The first half of this book details the history and background to Japanese Zen. The tone of this section is quite academic and some prior knowledge of the History of Zen is really a prerequisite for understanding this section. The rest of the book comprises of some excellent translations of parts of Japanese works on Zen and the ways, some Koans with associated questions and stories of the ways. The "Ways" mentioned range from Judo, and fencing to calligraphy. This book certainly is not a manual on the practice of Zen or of any martial art/way, however it does form an outstanding companion to further study in these fields. Zen and the Ways is a book I would recomend to anyone wishing to deepen their knowldege of the martial ways.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A book of profound importance, 7 Oct 2007
If Trevor Leggett is involved, you know the book is worth buying. This book is well written. The great strength of Mr. Leggett's writing is that he never loses sight of the practical implications of what the Masters have written. Here we have the inclusion of the classic `On Meditation' by the master Daidaku and rare translations of the Kamakura koans. You will read this book over and over again. A must for your zen library.
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