5-8 days. Ottimo libro per chi è agli inizi sul cammino dello zen, ma anche un buon ripasso e una fresca aria di vero Zen per chi è più avanti. Great introduction book for those interested in Zen. By Robert Aitken, Roshi. It is my sincere wish that this work will gain the wide readership it so deserves.” ―Yamada Koun Roshi. There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and … There was a problem loading your book clubs. The copy that I received from Amazon looks more like a trade copy that should be selling for half the price. A wonderful classic introduction to Zen practice, Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Zen is a path of awakening: awakening to who we really are, and awakening the aspiration to serve others and take responsibility for all of life. Written in English — 149 pages This edition doesn't have a description yet. This book thoroughly explains the practice of Zen and so will refine your experience of sesshin but if you read it without having any prior experience in sesshin then you might feel it boring and laden with terms which you have no experience of. A good book to read for anyone interested in the basic Zen philosophy and practices. Taking the Path of Zen by Aitken, Robert Book condition: Used - Acceptable Book Description North Point Press. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. This should be required textbook reading for studying Zen Buddhism. Really useful for all Zen students. I learned a lot from this book, and it sparked my interest to read more. An edition of Taking the path of Zen (1982) Taking the path of Zen by Aitken, Robert. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. Chan came to Japan and became Zen around the eighth century. At your doorstep by Apr 04 to Apr 07 with standard delivery. North Point Press; 1st edition (January 1, 1982). Taking the Path of Zen (Paperback) : Aitken, Robert : There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. Visit The Robert Aitken Store. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. This is not a new book. About Zen Master Wu Bong Jacob Perl was born in 1950 in Wroclaw, Poland, into a Jewish family originally from the Ukraine. There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The documentary film Don’t Know – A Tribute to Zen Master Wu Bong ... with testimonies of those who lived close to him and shared his path, as well as other contemporary Kwan Um School of Zen Masters. “I welcome with great pleasure Robert Aitken Roshi's introduction to Zen practice, Taking the Path of Zen. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. A lifetime resident of Hawai‘i, Aitken Rōshi is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i with a BA degree in English literature and an MA degree in Japanese studies. Taking the Path of Zen will serve as orientation and guide for anyone who is drawn to the ways of Zen, from the simply curious to the serious Zen student. Aitken, Robert, “Taking the Path of Zen,” The Haiku Foundation Digital Library, accessed March 30, 2021, https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/omeka/items/show/5206. The word Zen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese Chan, which means meditation. USA. Zen à propos of something else–psychology, art, or cultural history. Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. A good and gentle introduction for the new student to Zen or for the Buddhist who is newer to Zen. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. I hope it is helpful : Amazon.com: Taking the Path of Zen (Taking the Path of Zen Ppr ..."I welcome with great pleasure Robert Aitken Roshi's introduction to Zen practice, Taking the Path of Zen. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. Please try again. EX$54. There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. One of the best introductions to Zen Buddhist practice there is, Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019. I feel this will be a valuable source of information and inspiration both for those who have a passing interest in the subject and those who have determined to set out on the path of Zen themselves. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. Recommend that all Rinzai and Soto Zen students read it. 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