Eight Gates of Zen A Program of Zen Training

Name: Eight Gates of Zen A Program of Zen Training
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ISBN: 9781570629525

ISBN-10: 1570629528

ISBN-13: 9781570629525

Edition: 2002

Authors: John Daido Loori

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This accessible introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism includes a program of study that encompasses practically every aspect of life. The American Zen teacher John Daido Loori shows us that Zen practice should include not only meditation, the study of Zen literature and liturgy, and moral and ethical action, but should also manifest in work, artistic, and everyday activities. The Eight Gates are: ·Zazen, a type of meditation described as “sitting Zen” ·Face-to-face meetings between teacher and student ·Academic study of the sutras related to Zen training, other schools of Buddhism, Buddhist history, psychology, and philosophy ·Zen rites and rituals and their meaning…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/10/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.59" wide x 8.46" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Foreword


Editor's Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Mountains and Rivers Order


The Teachings of Mountains and Rivers


Shakyamuni's Flower


The Seat of Enlightenment


Ten Stages


The Eight Gates



The Still Point: Zazen



Mountain Light: Zen Study



Oceanic Storehouse: Academic Study



Making Visible the Invisible: Liturgy



The Life of a Buddha: Right Action



Painting Spring: Art Practice



Miracle of Aliveness: Body Practice



Sacred Activity: Work Practice


Two Paths


Clouds and Water


Lotus in the Fire


Homeleaving


Appendices


The Mountains and Rivers Sutra


Zazen Checklist


Introduction to the Zendo


Jukai: Taking the Precepts


Daily Liturgy


Recommended Reading


Glossary


About Zen Mountain Monastery