The Art of Just Sitting

The Art of Just Sitting
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9780861719495
ISBN-13 : 0861719492
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Book Synopsis The Art of Just Sitting by : John Daido Loori

Download or read book The Art of Just Sitting written by John Daido Loori and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-06-10 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shikantaza--or "just sitting"--is one of the simplest, most subtle forms of meditation, and one of the most easily misunderstood. This peerless volume brings together a wealth of writings, from the Buddha himself to Bodhidharma and Dogen and many of modern Zen Buddhism's most influential masters, all pointing directly to the heart of this powerful practice. Edited by one of America's pre-eminent Zen teachers, this book is a rich resource for wisdom seekers and scholars alike.


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