Zen Koan as a Means of Attaining Enlightenment

Zen Koan as a Means of Attaining Enlightenment
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781462901197
ISBN-13 : 1462901190
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Book Synopsis Zen Koan as a Means of Attaining Enlightenment by : Dai Z. Suzuki

Download or read book Zen Koan as a Means of Attaining Enlightenment written by Dai Z. Suzuki and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen Koan as a Means of Attaining Enlightenment Presents the history and application of the koan exercise--the means for realizing enlightenment--with depth and clarity. The koan system has effected a special development in Zen Buddhism, and is a unique contribution to the history of religious consciousness. When the importance of the koan is understood, it may be said that more than half of Zen is understood.


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