The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism

The Beginner's Guide to Zen BuddhismBy: Jean Smith Here is a comprehensive introduction to Zen Buddhism for those who don't know how or where to begin, nor what to expect once they have started practicing. It includes the fundamentals of meditation practice (posture, technique, clothing), descriptions of the basic teachings and major texts, the teacher student relationship, and what you will find when you visit a zendo, plus a history of Zen from the founding of Buddhism to its major

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