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One Hand Clapping: Zen Stories For All Ages
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.3927
EAN: 9780847818532
ISBN: 0847818535
Label: Rizzoli International Publications
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: April 15, 1995
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date: April 15, 1995
Studio: Rizzoli International Publications
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Editorial Review:
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What is the sound of one hand clapping?The stories of this collection come from the Zen Buddhist tradition-- from tales told by the Buddha himself to anecdotes from the lives of the Zen masters of China and Japan who helped pass on the Buddha's teachings. These stories reflect the wisdom, directness, and spontaneity of which Zen is known.Zen stories delight as they challenge, enchant as they point towards a different way of seeing things. In the simple language of stories passed down over hundreds of years, this collection can point us toward our own natural Mind of wisdom, insight, peace, and compassion. They help us see past our seeming differences into what is the same for all of us.Rafe Martin, a student of Zen for over 25 years, introduces these tales, providing both background and insight into the collection. Junko Morimoto's beautiful illustrations reflect the tranquility, wit, and power of these stories.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an excellent book for both adults and children. I read it with my children and the keep it as a prized possession. They read it on thier own and I have bought multiple copies as gifts for relatives. This will be some of the best money you'll ever spend.
Rating: - Simplest wisdom
Sometimes it's so obvious we can't see it. Coming from a Christian background, when I first bought this book, it was impossible to see the simple threads that run all through these stories: patience of the little child awaiting a persimmon, the nun being turned away and then beholding the splendor of nature itself. The stories are simple, easy to read, and deeply profound. The artwork is insightfully accomplished. Most of us have had experiences which parallel the stories, and therein lies the ... Read More
Rating: - beautiful!
This book is full of great storys full of wisdom. the best part is that no matter when you read them or what your going through these storys offer insight for everything! amusing and colorful!
Rating: - Beautiful, Simple & Touching Book
I read this book while sitting in a book store one day after not being able to put it down. It is a compilation of simplified tales and fables from the Zen perspective. Though this is a book intended for children I think many adults would appreciate this book to and this would make a great book to read to a child. The tales are very simple yet hold a lot of deep meaning and one could think about them a long time while gleaning new insights. The illustrations are neat too. Over all a very gentle ... Read More
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