Atsiliepimai

(4.17 Goodreads įvertinimas)

Įvertink ir tu! Visi atsiliepimai

Aprašymas

Drawn
from the records of Chinese Zen masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, this
collection may surprise some readers. In contrast to the popular image of Zen
as an authoritarian, monastic tradition deeply rooted in Asian culture, these
passages portray Zen as remarkably flexible, adaptive to contemporary and
individual needs, and transcending cultural boundaries.

The
readings contained in Zen Essence emphasize that the practice of Zen requires
consciousness alone and does not depend on a background in Zen Buddhism and
Asian culture. The true essence of Zen resides in the relationship between mind
and culture, whatever that culture might be. This unique collection of writings
creates a picture of Zen not as a religion or philosophy, but as a practical
science of freedom.