Instant Zen: Waking Up in the Present by Thomas Cleary (English) Paperback Book

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This first English translation of a great Zen master's work introduces the liberating force of Zen practice in everyday experience. Demonstrating how the words of Ch'an Master Foyen apply to contemporary life, Instant Zen introduces the teachings of the 11th-century master in clear, practical language.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Instant Zen presents the teachings of Foyan, a twelfth-century Chinese Zen master recognized as one of the greatest masters of the Song dynasty Zen renaissance in China. Returning to the uncomplicated genuineness of the original and classical Zen masters, Foyan offers many simple exercises in attention and thought designed to lead to the awakening of Zen insight into the real nature of the self. These succinct teachings emphasize independence and autonomy, and show us how to open our own eyes and stand on our own two feet, to see directly without delusion and act on truth without confusion.Translator Thomas Cleary provides an incisive introduction and extensive references from traditional Zen sources, placing the work in both historical and contemporary contexts. Newcomers to Zen will find this book a useful and sophisticated introduction to authentic inner Zen practices from an impeccable source, without cultural exoticism or religious cultism. Instant Zen sheds new light on this vital tradition, making available the immediacy of Zen practice and unveiling our innate potential for conscious awakening.

Author Biography

Thomas Cleary is highly regarded as one of the greatest contemporary translators of Asian texts. Among his translations are many classic texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and I Ching studies, including The Essential Tao, Awakening to the Tao, and The Buddhist I Ching. His works have been retranslated into German, Italian, French, Turkish, Hebrew, Spanish, Czech, Thai, Indonesian, Mandarin, and other modern languages.

Details ISBN1556431937 Pages 160 Language English ISBN-10 1556431937 ISBN-13 9781556431937 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1994 Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Country of Publication United States Short Title INSTANT ZEN DOI 10.1604/9781556431937 UK Release Date 1994-10-12 AU Release Date 1994-10-12 NZ Release Date 1994-10-12 US Release Date 1994-10-12 Illustrator John Totleben Edited by Stefan Laeng-Gilliatt Birth 1939 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Author Thomas Cleary Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Translator Thomas Cleary Publication Date 1994-10-12 Subtitle Waking Up in the Present DEWEY 294.3927 Audience General We've got this

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