Zen Enlightenment

Origins and Meaning

John C. Maraldo, Heinrich Dumoulin

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Shambhala
01 May 2008

Religion & beliefs; Buddhism

The renowned scholar Heinrich Dumoulin traces the development of Zen and the concept of enlightenment from its origins in India through its development in China to its fruition in Japan

Enlightenment, the cosmic experience of universal unity, is a notoriously elusive concept in Zen. Here, the renowned scholar Heinrich Dumoulin traces the development of Zen and the concept of enlightenment from its origins in India through its development in China to its fruition in Japan. Delineating the Buddhist origins, as well as the Taoist and yogic influences, he traces the historical path Zen has followed, with special emphasis given to the development of koan practice and the writings of the great Japanese Zen master Dogen (1200-1253). He then brings the experience to life by presenting, in his own words, the enlightenment experiences of a number of contemporary practitioners of Zen.

By: Heinrich Dumoulin
Translated by: John C. Maraldo
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 277g
ISBN: 9781590305294
ISBN 10: 1590305299
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Heinrich Dumoulin (1905 - 1995) was one of the world's leading scholars of Zen and Buddhism. He was for many years Profeeor of Philosophy and History of Religions at Sophia University in Japan.

Reviews for Zen Enlightenment: Origins and Meaning

A lucid and illuminating presentation of the essential nature of Zen by an outstanding scholar. This book is an invaluable bridge between East and West. --Masao Abe, author of Zen and Western Thought <br> This book not only makes for instructive and valuable reading, it is also clearly and beautifully written. --Gershom Scholem, author of Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism