Kōun Yamada

Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century.Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the reader through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith. Zen: The Gateless Way is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or religion.

In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism's uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen's greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western reader in mind, and includes Koan Yamada's clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community. The Gateless Gate would be invaluable if only for the translation and commentary alone, yet it's loaded with extra material and is a fantastic resource to keep close An in-depth Introduction to the History of Zen Practice Lineage charts Japanese-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-Japanese conversion charts for personal names, place names, and names of writings Plus front- and back-matter from ancient and modern Mumon, Shuan, Kubota Ji'un, Taizan Maezumi, Hugo Enomiya-Lasalle, and Yamada Roshi's son, Masamichi Yamada. A wonderful inspiration for the koan practitioner, and for those with a general interest in Zen Buddhism.

In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism's uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen's greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western listener in mind, and includes Koan Yamada's clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community. The Gateless The Classic Book of Zen Koans would be invaluable if only for the translation and commentary alone, yet it's loaded with extra material and is a fantastic resource to keep close An in-depth Introduction to the History of Zen Practice Japanese-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-Japanese conversion charts for personal names, place names, and names of writings Japanese-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-Japanese conversion charts for personal names, place names, and names of writings Plus front- and back-matter from ancient and modern Mumon, Shuan, Kubota Ji'un, Taizan Maezumi, Hugo Enomiya-Lasalle, and Yamada Roshi's son, Masamichi Yamada. A wonderful inspiration for the koan practitioner, and for those with a general interest in Zen Buddhism. This audiobook is masterfully read by Brian Nishii, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Mike Thal.PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Japanese

Japanese

本書は、私・ジャーナリスト下村満子の実父であり、師匠でもあった老師山田耕雲が30年前に出版した著書です。鎌倉の実家の庭に父が建てた禅堂には、当時日本人のみならず、世界各国から沢山の禅を学び修行したい人達が集まっていました。父亡き後の禅堂には、今日でも多くの方々が坐りに来ています。「禅」と言うと、大変難しいものだと思うようですが、本書は身近な、日常的なことを取り上げながら禅の神髄に触れ、分かりやすく書かれたエッセイ集。全ての方の「人生のガイドブック」になると確信しております。