The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen
Author: Seigaku Amato
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1614295956

An introduction to Zen unlike any you’ve seen before—inspired by manga and graphic novels. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen offers a comprehensive overview of Soto Zen Buddhism in a delightfully captivating way. Complete with dynamic, detailed illustrations, Soto Zen Priest Seigaku Amato uses a semi-narrative style to take you on a visual tour of Buddhism and, using specifics to illuminate universals, dives deep into the practices and forms of Soto Zen. Whether you are just taking your first step or have been practicing Zen for years, this creative and profound book will be a constant companion and guide on your journey as it explores topics such as • a brief history of Buddhism, • an iconographic overview of various buddhas and bodhisattvas, • an introduction to the various practices of Zen including meditation (zazen), work practice (samu), and meditative eating (oryoki), • a what’s what of holidays, ceremonies, temple instruments, and religious vestments, and • a how-to guide for setting up a home altar.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen
Author: Seigaku Amato
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2021-04-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1614295719

"Zen priest and professional illustrator Seigaku Amato brings forth an introduction to Zen unlike any you've seen before-inspired by manga and graphic novels. With dynamic, detailed illustrations and a semi-narrative style, Amato takes us on a visual tour of Buddhism and, using specifics to illuminate universals, dives deep into the practices and forms of Soto Zen. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen explores such topics as: A brief history of Buddhism An iconographic overview of various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas An introduction to the various practices of Zen including meditation (zazen), work practice (samu), and meditative eating (oryoki) A what's what of holidays, ceremonies, temple instruments, and religious vestments A how-to guide for setting up a home altar"--

Zen Training

Zen Training
Author: Katsuki Sekida
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2005-09-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 083482583X

This pioneering guide to zazen—Zen-style seated meditation—provides practical instructions on how to begin or elevate your practice and progress along the Zen path Zen Training is a comprehensive handbook for zazen, seated meditation practice, and an authoritative presentation of the Zen path. The book marked a turning point in Zen literature in its critical reevaluation of the enlightenment experience, which the author believes has often been emphasized at the expense of other important aspects of Zen training. In addition, Zen Training goes beyond the first flashes of enlightenment to explore how one lives as well as trains in Zen. The author also draws many significant parallels between Zen and Western philosophy and psychology, comparing traditional Zen concepts with the theories of being and cognition of such thinkers as Heidegger and Husserl.

Unsui

Unsui
Author: Eshin Nishimura
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0824845315

Although the lines of the palm of the hand are barely visible in the early light, the monks of the Tofukuji monastery have been about their familiar rounds of daily tasks for several hours. Their routine is simple but faithfully practiced. Within its repetition lies the key to the self and the Buddha who resides within. The daily life of the monastery is portrayed here in ninety-seven watercolor sketches. Drawn during his last years by the Zen monk Giei Sato, these sketches recollect his days as an unsui, an apprentice monk. With humor and steadfast warmth Sato depicts the day of leaving home and the day of returning; the rainy season and the snowy season; the chores, the celebrations, the days of cleaning, and the days of begging. Each of the charming drawings is enhanced by a brief description of the event portrayed, a touch of Zen teaching, or a note on monastic life.

Buddhism

Buddhism
Author: Kevin Trainor
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780195173987

In this strikingly illustrated and authoritative volume, readers have an introduction to one of the world's greatest living faiths. 200 color photos, maps & drawings.

Discover Zen

Discover Zen
Author: David Fontana
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2001-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780811831963

This illustrated and inspiring guide to Asian philosophy has straightforward text and 30 step-by-step exercises through classic Zen practices such as meditation, koans and rock gardens. Illustrations.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Zen Buddhism
Author: Helen J. Baroni, Ph.D.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2002-01-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780823922406

Over 1,700 alphabetically-arranged entries cover the beliefs, practices, significant movements, organizations, and personalities associated with Zen Buddhism.

Novice to Master

Novice to Master
Author: Soko Morinaga
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2012-01-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1614290202

Everybody loves Novice to Master! As you'll see in the glowing endorsements and reviews included below, this modern spiritual classic has been embraced by readers of all types. In his singularly humorous and biitingly direct way, Zen abbot Soko Morinaga tells the story of his rigorous training at a Japanese Zen temple, his spiritual growth and his interactions with his students and others. Morinaga's voice is uniquely tuned to the truth of the condition of the human mind and spirit and his reflections and interpretations are unvarnished and succinct. His great gift is the ability to lift the spirit of the reader all the while exposing the humility and weakness in the lives of people, none more so than his own. Read on to see what everyone from Publishers Weekly to well-known Buddhist figures and even New York Times bestselling author Anthony Swofford have to say about this one of a kind book!

Presentation Zen

Presentation Zen
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0321601890

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.