Zen pathways : an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism / Bret W. Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Bret W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zen Buddhism--Philosophy.

Zen Buddhism.

Zen Buddhism--Doctrines.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 455 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2022]

Summary:

This work offers an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism. Bret Davis explores the philosophical implications of Zen teachings and koans, comparing and contrasting these with other Asian as well as Western religions and philosophies. He relates traditional Zen teachings and practices to our twenty-first century lives.

Contents:

Cover

Zen Pathways

Copyright

Dedication

Epigraph

Contents

Preface: Why Write or Read This Book?

Acknowledgments

1. What Really Is Zen? Recovering the Beginner's Open Mind

2. Previewing the Path of Zen: Know Thyself, Forget Thyself, Open Thyself

3. Zen Meditation as a Practice of Clearing the Heart-​Mind

4. How to Practice Zen Meditation: Attending to Place, Body, Breath, and Mind

5. The Buddha's First and Last Lesson: The Middle Way of Knowing What Suffices

6. The Buddha's Strong Medicine: Embracing Impermanence

7. The True Self Is Egoless

8. We Are One: Loving Others as Yourself

9. But We Are Not the Same: Taking Turns as the Center of the Universe

10. Who or What Is the Buddha?

11. Mind Is Buddha: So, If You Encounter the Buddha, Kill Him!

12. Dying to Live: Zen, Pure Land Buddhism, and Christianity

13. Zen as Trans-​Mysticism: Everyday Even Mind Is the Way

14. Engaged Zen: From Inner to Outer Peace

15. The Dharma of Karma: We Reap What We Sow

16. Zen and Morality: Following Rules to Where There Are No Rules

17. Being in the Zone of Zen: The Natural Freedom of No-​Mind

18. Zen Lessons from Nature: Samu and the Giving Leaves

19. Zen and Art: Cultivating Naturalness

20. Zen and Language: The Middle Way Between Silence and Speech

21. Between Zen and Philosophy: Commuting with the Kyoto School

22. Sōtō and Rinzai Zen Practice: Just Sitting and Working with Kōans

23. Death and Rebirth-​Or, Nirvana Here and Now

24. Reviewing the Path of Zen: The Ten Oxherding Pictures

Discussion Questions

Notes

Index.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-757370-3

0-19-757372-X

0-19-757371-1

OCLC:

1264735439