Toward a Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

Toshihiko Izutsu

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 September 2001

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Buddhist worship, rites & ceremonies; Zen Buddhism; Mind, Body, Spirit

Zen experience defies all thinking and linguistic description and simply affirms what is evidently real- ""The ordinary way-that precisely

is the Way."" After questioning the nature of reality, the Zen student discovers that what remains is what

is. Although it seems that Zen would not lend itself to philosophical discussion, that all conceptualization would dissolve in light of this empiricism, in this volume, the author demonstrates that the ""silence"" of Zen is in fact pregnant with words.

A variety of topics are discussed- the experience of satori, ego and egolessness, Zen sense and nonsense, koan practice, the influence of Zen on Japanese painting and calligraphy and much more.

By: Toshihiko Izutsu
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9781570626982
ISBN 10: 1570626987
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 September 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Toshihiko Izutsu is Professor Emeritus at Keio University of Japan. He has been active in promoting transcultural dialogue in philosophy.