Published 1982
by North Point Press in San Francisco .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Statement | Robert Aitken. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | BQ9286 .A35 1982 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xvii, 149 p. : |
Number of Pages | 149 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL3514365M |
ISBN 10 | 0865470804 |
LC Control Number | 82081475 |
As a short book on basics, it doesnt dig very deep into Zen philosophy, focusing instead on basic practices and ideas. While this may not be “Taking the Path of Zen” serves as a primer for the practice of zazen meditation.4/5. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the : Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Taking the Path of Zen by Robert Aitken - Alibris Buy Taking the Path of Zen by Robert Aitken online at Alibris. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $
Aitken’s book, meant to capture the first few weeks of a retreat at a monastery for a new student, does an admirable job presenting the information accessibly and appealingly. It won’t turn you into a Zen master, but it might help you put a foot on the path. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center/5(46). Taking The Path Of Zen: Aitken, Robert: Books - Skip to main content. Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders Try Prime Cart. Books Go Search Hello /5(52). "I welcome with great pleasure Robert Aitken Roshi's introduction to Zen practice, Taking the Path of Zen. I feel this will be a valuable source of information and inspiration both for those who have a passing interest in the subject and those who have determined to set out on the path of Zen themselves/5(47).
In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. He discusses correct breathing, posture, routine, teacher-student Cited by: In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center.4/5(). Robert Aitken is a retired master of the Diamond Sangha, a Zen Buddhist society he founded in Honolulu in with his late wife Anne Hopkins Aitken. A lifetime resident of Hawaii, Aitken Rōshi is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a BA degree in English literature and an MA degree in Japanese studies/5. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the by: