Zen Masters of Japan: The Second Step East by Richard Bryan McDaniel (English) H

Description: Zen Masters of Japan by Richard Bryan McDaniel Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zens profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zens significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become further transformed in its passage through Japan. The Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism practices further deepened and strengthened Zen training by combining it with a variety of esoteric contemplative arts, the arts of poetry, the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and archery. Zen Masters of Japan chronicles this journey with each Zen master profiled.The book shows how the new practices soon gained in popularity among all walks of life; from the lowly peasant, offering a hope of reincarnation and a better life; to the Samurai warrior due to its casual approach to death; to the ruling classes, challenging the intelligentsia because of its scholarly roots. A collection of Zen stories, meditation, and their wisdom, Zen Masters of Japan also explores the illusive state of No Mind achieved in Japan that is so fundamental to Zen practices today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Rick McDaniel taught at the University of New Brunswick and Saint Thomas University before working in International Development with the YMCA, where he was instrumental in creating the YMCA Peace Medallion. He is also the creator and driving force behind a five-part documentary series called 80/20: A Developing World and coauthor of the textbook A Two Way Approach to Understanding: Issues in Global Education. Dr. McDaniel describes himself as a Roman Catholic by birth and heritage and a Zen practitioner by nature and temperament. He studies at the Montreal Zen Center with teacher Albert Low. Review "McDaniel writes in a very straightforward, easy manner and eschews flaunting his Zen knowledge so beginners will find this easy-going. This would be a handsome volume on any Zen students bookcase and is especially valuable for those new to the practice." --The Zen Site"It is a testament to Zen Masters of Japan that it raises so many thorny issues. McDaniel says the pursuit of the Zen Ox requires Great Doubt, Great Perseverance and a willingness to engage in Dharma combat. At first glance, one might make the mistake of thinking this collection of short narratives is another twist on the Chicken Soup for the Soul series--perhaps Miso Soup for the Buddhist Non-Soul. But that is not how Zen stories work. Theyre not fluffy, and they bite. Better get back on that meditation cushion…" --John Negru, editor of Sumeru-books.com Long Description Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zens profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zens significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become further transformed in its passage through Japan. The Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism practices further deepened and strengthened Zen training by combining it with a variety of esoteric contemplative arts, the arts of poetry, the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and archery. Zen Masters of Japan chronicles this journey with each Zen master profiled.The book shows how the new practices soon gained in popularity among all walks of life; from the lowly peasant, offering a hope of reincarnation and a better life; to the Samurai warrior due to its casual approach to death; to the ruling classes, challenging the intelligentsia because of its scholarly roots. A collection of Zen stories, meditation, and their wisdom, Zen Masters of Japan also explores the illusive state of No Mind achieved in Japan that is so fundamental to Zen practices today. Review Quote "McDaniel writes in a very straightforward, easy manner and eschews flaunting his Zen knowledge so beginners will find this easy-going. This would be a handsome volume on any Zen students bookcase and is especially valuable for those new to the practice." -- The Zen Site Details ISBN0804847975 Author Richard Bryan McDaniel Short Title ZEN MASTERS OF JAPAN Pages 288 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0804847975 ISBN-13 9780804847971 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Imprint Tuttle Publishing Subtitle The Second Step East Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-11-01 UK Release Date 2016-11-01 Illustrations 20 b&w illustrations NZ Release Date 2016-11-01 US Release Date 2016-11-01 Replaces 9784805312728 DEWEY 294.39270952 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-11-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102292178;

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