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Book Synopsis Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao by : Trevor Rufli
Download or read book Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao written by Trevor Rufli and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao offers an accessible and hands-on guide to how we can use the insights of Zen Buddhism and Taoism to inform and enrich our daily lives. In a search to know something more than our 'I-self', psychologist Trevor Rufli describes how the 'knowing' that came to him in his own journey 'turned everything on its head' and set everything in the opposite direction to where he had been looking: The really wonderful thing about this knowing is that it is not something we need to come to know through acquiring knowledge, becoming religious, doing spiritual stuff, making an effort or doing anything in particular. You don't have to believe anything either. Rather this knowing is acquired through a process of understanding that is a process of letting go rather than accruing. Trevor draws on the knowledge and experience of the giants of Zen Buddhism and Taoism to clarify paradoxical matters such as: non-doing versus doing nothing, self and non-self, desire and fulfilment, and the potential pitfalls of specific spiritual practices. Whether you are an experienced spiritual seeker, or engaged in self-exploration for the first time, Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao is a unique experiential guide.
Download or read book Tao of Zen written by Ray Grigg and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism—an assumption being made by more and more Zen scholars. This is the first Zen book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen. The author traces the evolution of Ch'an The The Tao of Zen is a fascinating book that will be read and discussed by anyone interested in both Taoism and Zen
Download or read book What is Tao? written by Alan Watts and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2000 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan Watts — noted author and respected authority on Far Eastern thought — studied Taoism extensively, and in his final years moved to a quiet cabin in the mountains and dedicated himself almost exclusively to meditating and writing on the Tao. This new book gives us an opportunity to not only understand the concept of the Tao but to experience the Tao as a personal practice of liberation from the limitations imposed by the common beliefs within our culture. The philosophy of the Tao offers a way to understand the value of ourselves as free-willed individuals enfolded within the ever-changing patterns of nature. The path of the Tao is perhaps the most puzzling way of liberation to come to us from the Far East in the last century. It is both practical and esoteric, and it has a surprisingly comfortable quality of thought that is often overlooked by Western readers who never venture beyond the unfamiliar quality of the word Tao (pronounced "dow"). But those who do soon discover a way of understanding and living with the world that has profound implications for us today in so-called modern societies. The word Tao means the Way — in the sense of a path, a way to go — but it also means nature, in the sense of one's true nature, and the nature of the universe. Often described as the philosophy of nature, we find the origins of Taoism in the shamanic world of pre-Dynastic China. Living close to the earth, one sees the wisdom of not interfering, and letting things go their way. It is the wisdom of swimming with the current, splitting wood along the grain, and seeking to understand human nature instead of changing it. Every creature finds it's way according to the laws of nature, and each of us has our own inner path — or Tao.
Download or read book China Root written by David Hinton and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully compelling and liberating guide to the original nature of Zen in ancient China by renowned author and translator David Hinton. Buddhism migrated from India to China in the first century C.E., and Ch'an (Japanese: Zen) is generally seen as China's most distinctive and enduring form of Buddhism. In China Root, however, David Hinton shows how Ch'an was in fact a Buddhist-influenced extension of Taoism, China's native system of spiritual philosophy. Unlike Indian Buddhism's abstract sensibility, Ch'an was grounded in an earthy and empirically-based vision. Exploring this vision, Hinton describes Ch'an as a kind of anti-Buddhism. A radical and wild practice aspiring to a deeply ecological liberation: the integration of individual consciousness with landscape and with a Cosmos seen as harmonious and alive. In China Root, Hinton describes this original form of Zen with his trademark clarity and elegance, each chapter exploring in enlightening ways a core Ch'an concept--such as meditation, mind, Buddha, awakening--as it was originally understood and practiced in ancient China. Finally, by examining a range of standard translations in the Appendix, Hinton reveals how this original understanding and practice of Ch'an/Zen is almost entirely missing in contemporary American Zen, because it was lost in Ch'an's migration from China through Japan and on to the West. Whether you practice Zen or not, taking this journey on the wings of Hinton's remarkable insight and powerful writing will transform how you understand yourself and the world.
Download or read book The Tao of Zen written by Ray Grigg and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tao Te Ching written by Lao Tzu and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version of the Tao Te Ching presents the classic in a unique light, through the eyes of a renowned master of the Rinzai Zen tradition. Takuan Soho, who lived from 1573 to 1645, was an acerbic, witty, free spirit who; a painter, poet, author, calligrapher, gardener, and a tea master. He was also a confidante and teacher to shoguns and many other powerful and famous figures, among them the the famed swordsman Yagyu Munenori, and (according to legend) Miyamoto Musashi. True to the teachings of the Tao Te Ching itself, as well as to the tradition of Zen, Takuan draws from everyday experience and common sense, to reveal the basic sanity of nature and the inherent wholeness of life. Takuan reveals how the Tao Te Ching applies to a wide range of concerns, including health, personal relationships, and individual lifestyle. He interprets the text through a philosophical and psychological lens, and also elucidates its radical social and political concepts.
Download or read book Tao written by Alan Watts and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1977-01-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on ancient and modern sources, "a lucid discussion of Taoism and the Chinese language [that's] profound, reflective, and enlightening." —Boston Globe According to Deepak Chopra, "Watts was a spiritual polymatch, the first and possibly greatest." Watts treats the Chinese philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in his classic The Way of Zen. Critics agree that this last work stands as a perfect monument to the life and literature of Alan Watts. "Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, . . . Watts begins with scholarship and intellect and proceeds with art and eloquence to the frontiers of the spirit."—Los Angeles Times
Download or read book The Way of Zen written by Alan Watts and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion. With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world,” and in The Way of Zen he gives this gift to readers everywhere. “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times
Book Synopsis Zen and the Lady by : Claire Myers Owens
Download or read book Zen and the Lady written by Claire Myers Owens and published by Book Tree. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The personal story of a woman's journey into Zen, beginning in her 70th year and continuing into her 80s. Claire brings the reader with her on the path to enlightenment and shares in her spiritual development. (Philosophy)
Book Synopsis The Zen Experience by : Thomas Hoover
Download or read book The Zen Experience written by Thomas Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library Journal called it, "The best history of Zen ever written." The truth of Zen has always resided in individual experience rather than in theoretical writings. To give the modern reader access to understanding of this truth, THE ZEN EXPERIENCE illumines Zen as it was created and shaped by the personalities, perceptions, and actions of its masters over the centuries. Beginning with the twin roots of Zen in Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism, we follow it through its initial flowering in China under the First Patriarch Bodhidharma; its division into schools of "gradual" and "sudden" enlightenment under Shen-hsui and Shen-hui; the ushering in of its golden age by Hui-neng; the development of "shock" enlightenment by Ma-tsu; its poetic greatness in the person of Han-shan; the perfection of the use of the koan by Ta-hui; the migration of Zen to Japan and its extraordinary growth there under a succession of towering Japanese spiritual leaders. Rich in historical background, vivid in revealing anecdote and memorable quotation, this long-needed work succeeds admirably in taking Zen from the library shelves and restoring its living, human form.
Download or read book Taoism written by Daniel Hajime and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taoism: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Taoism and Discovering True Inner Peace for Life! Learn everything you need to know about Taoism, its teachings and how to get started on your way to becoming a Taoist This book is for those looking for enlighten and peacefulness, and are looking into pursuing a Taoist path to achieve these goals. Religion and spirituality have always provided us with a way to deal with the hardships of life. Taoism, however, offer more than that; it offers a way to understand the universe and truly become a part of it. You will learn everything you want to know about Taoism in the beginning of your journey.You will also be provided with everything you need to know in order to successfully start Taoism. By the time you finish reading this book you are going to be able to see the universe under a different light. Our modern life emphasizes actions, expectations and promotes judgment of oneself and of others. If you are considering a Taoist path, odds are you are not meeting the desired results from this lifestyle and attitude, and are looking for an alternative that can give you real happiness. Why You Must Have This Book! > In this book you will learn how to meditate, and how to view the world from a completely new perspective. > This book will teach you the steps needed to get insight into the truth of the world and its continuous cycle that ties opposites in a never-ending process that Taoists believe is linked to immortality. > In this book you will learn how to keep a positive mindset that pushes you through the barriers created by your own mind and by years of viewing the world and dealing with it in a way you were told, not a way you chose. > This book will guide you through the challenge of taking the first hesitant steps towards a completely new and exciting way of life. > This book will teach you how to enjoy life and finally reach the peace and happiness you have always looked for. > In this book you will learn the reasons and rationales behind the thoughts and principles of Taoism What You'll Discover from the Book "Taoism: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Taoism and Discovering True Inner Peace for Life!" ** Why you need to differentiate religious and philosophical Taoism. ** How to change your life by changing yourself from within. ** Step by step instructions on meditation and Taoism. **The importance of non-action, emptiness and stillness. **What to do to become a Taoist today. **How to conquer your fears. Let's Learn Together! Hurry! For a limited time you can download "Taoism: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Taoism and Discovering True Inner Peace for Life!" for a special discounted price of only $2.99 Download Your Copy Right Now Before It's Too Late! Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Button. ----- TAGS: Taoism, Tao, Zen, Chakras, Meditation
Book Synopsis That Was Zen, This Is Tao by : Chris Prentiss
Download or read book That Was Zen, This Is Tao written by Chris Prentiss and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the popular Zen and the Art of Happiness--an invaluable guide to the most important journey of your life The ancient sages spoke of "Tao" not only as the spiritual essence of All-That-Is but as the path of living in harmony with the universe, the "way" that leads to enlightenment. Although we may not yet know it, we are all on this path. Your life is the path. In his new book, Chris Prentiss, acclaimed author of Zen and the Art of Happiness, gently yet powerfully guides us through the profound truths and possibilities at the heart of the greatest journey of our lives. His bold and reassuring insights will open you as never before to the realities in which we truly live, keep you focused on what's most important, and empower you to navigate your challenges and opportunities fully aware, alive, and engaged. You'll learn what "enlightenment" really means, your purpose for being here, and the real factors that shape your destiny moment by moment. You'll discover why painful and seemingly unfortunate events happen to us all, what actually keeps us from being happy and fulfilled, and how to avoid the pitfalls to spiritual progress. Finally, you'll explore how to create an ever-deepening connection with Tao to get the clarity and guidance you need in your life every day. No matter what tradition you may follow, this precious and illumining work will strengthen and inspire you to walk your unique life path with more joy, purpose, and peace.
Book Synopsis Zen and Tao- a Little Book on Buddhist Thought and Meditation by : Dennis Waller
Download or read book Zen and Tao- a Little Book on Buddhist Thought and Meditation written by Dennis Waller and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-02-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Zen and Tao, A Little Book on Buddhist Though and Meditation" is really not a little book. It is a collection of Buddhist quotes, thoughts, and meditations from the school of Zen and the Tao. The Translations of the Hsin Hsin Ming, The Tao Te Ching, and Nargarjuna's Tree of Wisdom by Dennis Waller are included along with a collection of 50 selected quotes from Chuang Tzu, Okakura Kakuzo, and Buddha. Also included are selected commentaries on Zen and the Tao from the works of Dennis Waller. An Excerpt from the book- Throughout Buddhism, Taoism and Zen there it much talk and mention about Nothingness, Emptiness, Oneness, the Void, and Suchness. In the western world, this makes no sense, "There has to be something, even nothing is something, right?" The western world cannot understand these meanings, maybe because there are no meaning to these words in the East. This is a major conflict between the two worlds. The west always believes that there is meaning in everything, there is always a "why" and a meaning to that "why." In Zen, in the true meaning of life, there is no meaning. In Zen, it is call existence. In existence, there is no need for a meaning or explanation, it just is what it is. There is a story about Picasso the painter. One day an observer watched Picasso start a painting. As the day wore on Picasso continued to paint till he finished with the work in the afternoon. Upon completion, the observer asked Picasso what the painting represented, what was the meaning of it. Picasso became upset, angry, even mad. He shouted, "Go ask the roses in the garden what is the meaning of the roses! Why do people come to me and ask for the meaning? If the rose can be there without any meaning, then why cannot my painting be there without any meaning?" Meanings are a thing of the mind. It is the mind that seeks a meaning to everything. Sometimes this is a good thing, like in science and medicine. But for nature, there is no meaning, there is just is. This is the precept of existence in nature, for there is no need for meaning. Look at it this way, how absurd would it be to ask a cloud, "What is the meaning of this? Why are you here and where did you come from?" I am sure the cloud will have no answer for you. Because the cloud is being a cloud, doing what clouds do. That is the dharma of a cloud and it is fulfilling that dharma. It would be the same thing if you asked a dog why it barks. What do you think the answer would be? The dog cannot answer the question, because it doesn't understand why you're asking such a question. Dogs bark and cats meow, because that is their nature. If a sentient being is living its dharma, there is no need for meaning, its existence is enough. All throughout nature, there isn't any meaning placed on anything by nature. It is us that has a ego driven need for meaning and to place meaning on things. If we do not have meaning we began to feel insecure and worried. We feel out of place or disconnected. This behavior isn't seen in nature, only in man. In creating meaning, we create separation. As long we are in separation, there can be no enlightenment. Enlightenment is losing separation and meaning. When you focus on the meaning of something, you have missed the point. Because the something really isn't what it appears to be."
Book Synopsis The Zen Experience by : Thomas Hoover
Download or read book The Zen Experience written by Thomas Hoover and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zen Experience: Know the Real Meaning by Thomas Hoover is a profound exploration of Zen philosophy and practice, providing readers with an insightful journey into the essence of Zen. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and contemporary insights, Hoover delves into the profound teachings of Zen Buddhism, unraveling its mysteries and revealing its transformative power. Key aspects of The Zen Experience: Know the Real Meaning: Deep Understanding of Zen: Thomas Hoover delves into the heart of Zen, offering readers a deep understanding of its principles, practices, and underlying philosophy. Through clear explanations and personal anecdotes, he demystifies Zen, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Spiritual Enlightenment: The book explores the transformative nature of Zen, guiding readers towards spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. Hoover emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry, providing practical guidance for incorporating Zen principles into daily life. Harmonizing Mind and Body: Hoover highlights the significance of harmonizing mind and body in the pursuit of Zen. He explores the role of physical practices, such as meditation, breathwork, and movement, in cultivating a deeper awareness and connection to the present moment. The Zen Experience: Know the Real Meaning is a thought-provoking and enlightening book that offers readers a profound understanding of Zen and its application in daily life. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking spiritual growth, inner harmony, and a deeper connection with the present moment. Thomas Hoover: Thomas Hoover, an American author, is known for his historical fiction and suspense novels. His works, such as Caribbee and Tokyo Station, blend meticulous research with compelling storytelling, transporting readers to different times and places. Hoover's ability to weave intricate plots and develop multidimensional characters has earned him a dedicated readership. His writings, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of historical events, provide readers with immersive and thought-provoking reading experiences.
Download or read book Tao Te Ching written by Laozi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version of the Tao Te Ching, translated by Thomas Cleary, presents the classic text in a unique light, through the eyes of the Zen master Takuan Soho, who lived from 1573 to 1645. Takuan was an acerbic, witty, free spirit who became a seminal figure in Rinzai Zen. He was a painter, poet, author, calligrapher, gardener, and a tea master. He was also a confidante and teacher to shoguns, the famed swordsman Yagyu Munenori, and many other powerful and famous figures, including (according to legend) Miyamoto Musashi. True to the teachings of the Tao Te Ching itself, as well as to the tradition of Zen, Takuan draws from everyday experience and common sense, to reveal the basic sanity of nature and the inherent wholeness of life. Takuan reveals how the Tao Te Ching applies to a wide range of concerns, including health, personal relationships, and individual lifestyle. He interprets the text through a philosophical and psychological lens, and also elucidates its radical social and political concepts.
Download or read book The Way of Chuang-Tzŭ written by Zhuangzi and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1965 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Free renderings of selections from the works of Chuang-tzŭ, taken from various translations.
Download or read book Taoism & Zen written by William Miyagi and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the ancient and mysterious secret wisdom of Taoism! Are you curious about Taoism? Would you like to know more about the wisdom of the Ancient Chinese? Do you want to achieve inner peace and happiness? If so, then Taoism: The Complete Guide to Learning Taoism For Beginners - Achieve Inner Peace and Happiness in Your Life is the perfect audiobook for you. It provides essential insights into the Tao for beginners and anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating lifestyle. This audiobook can change your life for the better! You'll discover fascinating perspectives on Taoism, such as: Practical Taoism God and Taoism The history of Taoism Truth and Taoism How did Taoism begin? How can you begin to understand its secrets? How does Taoism function in the everyday world? You can discover the ancient Chinese history of Taoism, and understand how the Tao describes the source and the driving force behind everything that exists. You'll learn about the School of Yin Yang, the Laozi text, and the compilation of the Daozang. This audiobook even explains how, even today, Taoism remains one of the most popular Chinese religions!
