Playing in Emptiness : An Introduction to Zen Buddhist Discourse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olson, Carl.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zen Buddhism.

Zen arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wipf and Stock [Imprint] Oct. 2024 Eugene : Wipf & Stock Publishers

Eugene : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2024.

Summary:

The purpose of Playing in Emptiness is to expose readers to the notion of play in Zen/Chan Buddhism and its manifestation in emptiness, language, strange teaching methods, the erotic, comic, the fine arts, and the martial arts with the goal of shedding new light on the religious tradition.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

1. INTRODUCTION

2. BUDDHISM IN CHINA AND JAPAN: AN OVERVIEW

3. GETTING THE GOOSE OUT OF THE BOTTLE

4. VIOLENCE, BEATINGS, SHOUTS, AND FINGER RAISING

5. A PAINTING OF A RICE CAKE CAN SATISFY HUNGER

6. MADNESS, THE EROTIC, HUMOR, AND PLAY

7. ZEN AND JAPANESE FINE ARTS

8. ZEN, DEATH, AND THE MARTIAL ARTS

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ISBN:

9798385216017

OCLC:

1465336338