Zen in Plain English: Experience the Essence of Zen

Stephan Schuhmacher Author

des. 2011 · Duncan Baird Publishers

Om denne e-boken

This book coaxes the reader into a direct encounter with the life-changing perceptions of the Zen mind. Building on the discoveries of the formative teachers - from the quest of enlightenment of the historical Buddha to the 'crazy wisdom' of the Chinese patriarchs who gave Zen its unique and unsettling flavour - the author points to the essentials of Zen. The book does not 'talk about' Zen it is Zen from a completely new and refreshing perspective.

Om forfatteren

Stephan Schuhmacher studied philosophy, psychology and sociology at Cologne University and Japanology and Sinology at the Free University of West Berlin. In 1970 he went to Japan where he first continued his studies at the Jesuite Sophia University, before leaving the academic world to dedicate himself entirely to Zen practice. He worked in publishing in Germany for many years and edited and co-authored a dictionary of Eastern Wisdom that was translated in 8 languages, in English as the Shambhala/Rider Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion.