Author

Publication

1994 - C.E. Tuttle Co., Boston, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

89,250 words, Guess

Page Count

357 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing245555

Classifications

  • DDC294.3/927
  • LCCBQ9262.9.C5 G75 1994
  • LCCBQ9262.9.C5G75 1994

Description

The premise of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism -- an assumption being made by more and more Zen scholars. This is the first book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen.

Description

This is the first book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen. The author traces the evolution of Ch'an (Zen) in China and later in Japan where the way was a term used interchangeably to describe the essence of both Taoism and Zen. The author points out that Taoist literature also formed a part of both Ch'an and Zen teaching and that the etymology of the Japanese word roshi evolved directly from a Chinese expression for Lao Tzu. These and other points are argued both historically and philosophically in a manner that will engage the reader. The Tao of Zen is a fascinating book that will be read and discussed by everyone interested in both Taoism and Zen.--

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Tuttle library of enlightment
  • Tuttle library of enlightenment.

Other Editions

  • The Tao of ZenC.E. Tuttle Co.1994-01-01

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