Philosophical Meditations on Zen Buddhism

Philosophical Meditations on Zen Buddhism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 0521789842
ISBN-13 : 9780521789844
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Book Synopsis Philosophical Meditations on Zen Buddhism by : Dale S. Wright

Download or read book Philosophical Meditations on Zen Buddhism written by Dale S. Wright and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-08-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to engage Zen Buddhism philosophically on crucial issues from a perspective that is informed by the traditions of western philosophy and religion. It focuses on one renowned Zen master, Huang Po, whose recorded sayings exemplify the spirit of the 'golden age' of Zen in medieval China, and on the transmission of these writings to the West. The author makes a bold attempt to articulate a post-romantic understanding of Zen applicable to contemporary world culture. While deeply sympathetic to the Zen tradition, he raises serious questions about the kinds of claims that can be made on its behalf.


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