Bibliograph

Simple Zen:, a guide to living moment by moment, C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Type

Label

Simple Zen:, a guide to living moment by moment, C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Simple Zen:

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Sub title

a guide to living moment by moment

Summary

Simple Zen is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Zen's history, themes, and uses in our modern Western world. Beginning with a history of Zen from the time of its origin to the present, the book goes on to outline the themes and practices associated with Zen, such as koans, meditation, enlightenment, and ethics. The final section of the book, entitled "Living Zen," addresses the ways in which Zen can help us to realize a deeper, fuller life though such artistic activities as poetry, brush painting, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arrangement

Target audience

adult

Classification