Bibliograph

Essential Zen, edited by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Tensho David Schneider ; Brushwork by Kazuaki Tanahashi

Type

Label

Essential Zen, edited by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Tensho David Schneider ; Brushwork by Kazuaki Tanahashi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Essential Zen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

36396456

Responsibility statement

edited by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Tensho David Schneider ; Brushwork by Kazuaki Tanahashi

Summary

"Like many Zen texts, this book begins with a mild apology for the irony of creating yet another collection of words for something that claims to exist outside the realm of words. Once this has been said, however, the compilers dig into the subject with great enthusiasm, creating an eclectic collection that draws from the most familiar classic texts to contemporary musings. How often, for instance, would you find Leonard Cohen juxtaposed with Dogen? The arrangement is often inspired, with creative chapter headings that complement the selections and sometimes cast them in a new light."--Library Journal

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