The Eight Gates of Zen
A Program of Zen Training
$58.89
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2003
Summary
This accessible introduction to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism includes a program of study that encompasses practically every aspect of life. The American Zen teacher John Daido Loori shows us that Zen practice should include not only meditation, the study of Zen literature and liturgy, and moral and ethical action, but should also manifest in work, artistic, and everyday activities. The Eight Gates are:
- Zazen, a type of meditation described as “sit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570629525 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570629528 |
| Author: | John Daido Loori |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2003 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“This book is living testimony that the flower of the Buddha’s enlightenment has crossed the Pacific Ocean unsullied and taken root in American soil.“— Tricycle
“Sufficiently deep, yet clear and easy to read, this has the potential to become a fundamental handbook broadening practice in this country.“— Publishers Weekly
John Daido Loori
John Daido Loori (1931-2009)
John Daido Loori was a prominent Zen master in the West and the founder and spiritual leader of the Mountains and Rivers Order. He also served as the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery.
Loori was recognized for his distinctive approach to adapting traditional Asian Buddhism for an American context. His work emphasized the integration of Zen principles with the arts, environmental stewardship, social action, and the utilization of modern media for spiritual development and societal transformation.
An accomplished photographer and videographer, Loori’s artistic endeavors, particularly in art and wildlife photography, were central to a novel teaching methodology. This program merged artistic expression and wilderness training, fostering a profound understanding of the connection between Zen and the natural world.
Loori was a dharma heir of the esteemed Japanese Zen master Taizan Maezumi Roshi. He was also a prolific author, having written numerous books.
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