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Dialogues in a Dream: The Life and Zen Teachings of Muso Soseki by Soseki, Muso

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Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
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ISBN
9781614292531

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wisdom Publications
ISBN-10
1614292531
ISBN-13
9781614292531
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208699120

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dialogues in a Dream : the Life and Zen Teachings of Muso Soseki
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Buddhism / History, Zen, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Author
Muso Soseki
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-041852
Reviews
Muso Soseki was a towering figure in the early history of Japanese Zen. The luminous gardens he designed remain on view in Kyoto, and now we have this excellent record of Muso's major writing. Tom Kirchner presents this text skillfully, with useful annotation and introduction, matching his exemplary volumes Tangling Vines and Record of Linji . Muso's teachings are valuable as an historical document, framed as dialogues with the shogun, and providing deep insights into traditional Buddhist and Zen lore. His teachings also offer gems of helpful spiritual support still relevant today. Muso warns of many available sidetracks and obstacles to clear awareness, how even 'wisdom can lead to confusion.' He clarifies the need to study the intent rather than the words, but how also studying words is necessary for beneficial guidance. These words from Muso Soseki still have power to shepherd contemporary students of the Way.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
294.3/927
Synopsis
Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge, one of the most famous masters in the history of Zen leads us on a grand tour of Buddhist theology in all its timeless relevance. Muso Soseki, the renowned fourteenth century Zen master, is today most known for developing the art of traditional Japanese Zen gardening. Even more impressive is his creation of the institutional structure for all Japanese Buddhist temples, which still in use today. Dialogues in a Dream is one of the many projects Soseki took on in this final period of his life. Written in the guise of a conversation between Soseki and the shogun, the work covers the breadth of Buddhist philosophy and practice, and includes insightful discussions of prayer, mediation, and the place of study in religious life. His penetrating analysis deepens our appreciation of even the simplest Buddhist practices. Acclaimed scholar Thomas Yuho Kirchner painstakingly translates this classic text into English.
LC Classification Number
BQ9268.M8513 2015

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