Buddhism and Zen

by Nyogen Senzaki, Ruth Strout McCandless, Ruth Strout-McCandless, et al.

Book Overview

This primer, first published in 1953 and long out of print, is a concise compendium of essential information for the seeker who wishes to explore Zen Buddhism.

Written for the neophyte who has no prior knowledge of the subject, Buddhism and Zen defines basic terms, translates key words, and answers the ten most frequently asked questions that are posed by Westerners interested in Zen Buddhism.

Much of the Western world's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865473153
• ISBN13: 9780865473157
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: North Point Press
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

A Good Book for the Western Beginner

This is truly a book whose one aim is to dipel any myths about Buddhism to the westerner and begin the path to enlightenment. Buddhism and Zen is set to the pace of the beginner, taking time to explain things and thus insure proper understanding, both through a modern question and answer section and a classical interpretation of an ancient Buddhist text. Whether you're an avid Zen scholar or just a curious American, this book will meet all of your needs and then some.