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Zen Mind Jewish Mind : Koan, Midrash, and the Living Word.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shapiro, Rami M.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Spiritual life--Zen Buddhism.
- Spiritual life.
- Judaism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (147 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : Monkfish Book Publishing Company, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and Judaism, intertwining philosophical and spiritual traditions to foster a deeper understanding of the self and the divine. Through the concept of 'Zen Mind' and 'Jewish Mind,' the author delves into the shared ethos of questioning, mindfulness, and spiritual inquiry. Utilizing koans and midrash as tools for introspection, the text emphasizes breaking free from rigid ideologies and cultivating a dynamic, open-minded approach to spirituality. Aimed at seekers of spiritual growth, the book challenges conventional religious structures and promotes a perspective of unity and interconnectedness, blending personal reflections with teachings from both Zen and Jewish mysticism. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface_No Boundaries_No Walls
- Introduction_Who Benefits
- Part One_Narrow Mind and Spacious Mind
- Chapter 1_Dharma Eye_Gods I
- Chapter 2_Dead Words_Living Words_One Word
- Chapter 3_Koan and Midrash
- Chapter 4_Original Nature
- Chapter 5_The Yoga of Conversation
- Part Two_How To
- Chapter 6_How to Listen
- Chapter 7_How to Speak
- Chapter 8_How to See
- Chapter 9_How to Eat
- Chapter 10_How to Pray
- Chapter 11_How to Love
- Chapter 12_How to Fight
- Chapter 13_How to Forgive
- Chapter 14_How to Thank
- Chapter 15_How to Rest
- Chapter 16_How to Walk
- Chapter 17_How to Wake Up in the Morning
- Chapter 18_How to Shit
- Chapter 19_How to Vote
- Chapter 20_How to Die
- Afterword_Zen Mind_Jewish Mind Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Shapiro, Rami Zen Mind Jewish Mind
- ISBN:
- 9781958972663
- OCLC:
- 1478691818
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