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Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings
Zen Flesh Zen Bones A Collection of Zen and PreZen Writings
Author: Paul Reps (Compiler), Nyogen Senzaki (Compiler)
When Zen Flesh, Zen Bones was published in 1957 it became an instant sensation with an entire generation of readers who were just beginning to experiment with Zen. Over the years it has inspired leading American Zen teachers, students, and practitioners. Its popularity is as strong today as ever. — Zen Flesh, Zen Bones is a book tha...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780804831864
ISBN-10: 0804831866
Publication Date: 10/1998
Pages: 211
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3.9 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings on
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I found this book in a library once as a teenager, and was so glad to find it on here. It is a collection of stories and koans from the Zen tradition. I find that some I can understand (at least a little), some are beyond me, but all engage my mind and encourage me to think in new ways. This would be a valuable tool for anyone with a meditation practice, and also an enjoyable taste of Zen for anyone.
Eikon avatar reviewed Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings on + 7 more book reviews
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This is a collection of 4 books: 101 Zen stories, The Gateless Gate, 10 Bulls, and Centering. If just for the first 2 alone, this book is very much worth it. The stories and koans contained in the first 2 books are timeless classics that are worthy of being in any good Zen library.
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reviewed Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings on + 34 more book reviews
I had to read this book for an intro Relgion class and I decided I am not very much into Zen. But the book itself isn't bad.


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