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Singing and dancing are the voice of the law : a commentary on Hakuin's "Song of Zazen" / Busshō Lahn ; introduction by Tim Burkett.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Rhinebeck : Monkfish Book Publishing Company, 2022Description: xxiv, 178 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781948626781
  • 1948626780
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction / by Tim Burkett -- Preface -- The Song of Zazen -- 1. Sing -- 2. You Are Buddha -- 3. How Sad -- 4. Lost -- 5. The Highest Praise -- 6. The Pure Land -- 7. Endless Blessings -- 8. "Beyond Buddha" Is Easy -- 9. Do the Math -- 10. Seamless and Always Found -- 11. The Voice -- 12. Boundless and Bright -- 13. This Very Life -- 14. Remember -- Appendix -- About the Author.
Summary: "Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law introduces us to one of the great works of Zen literature, the Song of Zazen. Zen teacher Busshō Lahn illuminates Hakuin Ekaku's enigmatic poem in plain language, unpacking it and applying it to contemporary life. His book offers a wealth of information on the context and content of this 18th-century work, clearly evoking its themes of abiding wisdom, meditation, compassionate self-regard, and our own everyday life's potential to express deep spiritual truth. Short stanza by short stanza, this exceptionally readable and deeply engaging book shows how the Song of Zazen's teachings and invitations are as applicable now as they were when it was written nearly three centuries ago. Lahn offers readers an intuitive and progressive path of exploration of their spiritual lives, regardless of their faith tradition"-- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 294.3443 L183 Available 33111011027048
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 294.3443 L183 Available 33111010931679
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"This is one of the best books on Zen and Zen practice that I have read in years. Busshō uses a well-known Zen song/poem to elucidate the key features of Zen meditation, practice and life....It brings the famous Zen master's teaching alive while also showing how it is relevant to Zen practice in the 21st century." -- Tim Burkett , author of Nothing Holy About It and Zen in the Age of Anxiety

Foreword Book of the Year Finalist (Nonfiction: Religion)

Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law introduces us to one of the great works of Zen literature, "The Song of Zazen." Zen teacher Busshō Lahn illuminates Hakuin's enigmatic poem in plain language, unpacking it and applying it to contemporary life. His book offers a wealth of information on the context and content of this eighteenth-century work, clearly evoking its themes of abiding wisdom, meditation, compassionate self-regard, and our own everyday life's potential to express deep spiritual truth.

Short stanza by short stanza, this exceptionally readable and deeply engaging book shows how the poem's teachings and invitations are as applicable now as they were when they were first written nearly three centuries ago. Lahn offers readers an intuitive and progressive path of exploration of their spiritual lives, regardless of their faith tradition.

Introduction / by Tim Burkett -- Preface -- The Song of Zazen -- 1. Sing -- 2. You Are Buddha -- 3. How Sad -- 4. Lost -- 5. The Highest Praise -- 6. The Pure Land -- 7. Endless Blessings -- 8. "Beyond Buddha" Is Easy -- 9. Do the Math -- 10. Seamless and Always Found -- 11. The Voice -- 12. Boundless and Bright -- 13. This Very Life -- 14. Remember -- Appendix -- About the Author.

"Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law introduces us to one of the great works of Zen literature, the Song of Zazen. Zen teacher Busshō Lahn illuminates Hakuin Ekaku's enigmatic poem in plain language, unpacking it and applying it to contemporary life. His book offers a wealth of information on the context and content of this 18th-century work, clearly evoking its themes of abiding wisdom, meditation, compassionate self-regard, and our own everyday life's potential to express deep spiritual truth. Short stanza by short stanza, this exceptionally readable and deeply engaging book shows how the Song of Zazen's teachings and invitations are as applicable now as they were when it was written nearly three centuries ago. Lahn offers readers an intuitive and progressive path of exploration of their spiritual lives, regardless of their faith tradition"-- Provided by publisher.

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