Zen Chants: Thirty-Five Essential Texts with Commentary

Zen Chants: Thirty-Five Essential Texts with Commentary

An introduction to Zen chanting practice, with new accurate and chantable translations of the texts used in Zen centers and monasteries throughout the English-speaking worldâ€”by the renowned translator of Dogen and Ryokan.

A Zen chant is like a compass that sets us in the direction of the awakened life; it is the dynamic, audible counterpart to the silent practice of zazen, or sitting meditation; and it is a powerful expression of the fact that practice happens in community. Here is a concise guide to Zen chants for practitioners, as well as for anyone who appreciates the beauty and profundity of the poetry in dharma. An introduction to the practice is followed by fresh and carefully considered translations and adaptations of thirty-five chantsâ€”some common and others less well knownâ€”along with illuminating commentary.

Country	USA
Brand	Shambhala
Manufacturer	Shambhala
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	Black and white photographs throughout
Color	White
Height	8.50392
Length	5.55117
Weight	0.5621787681
Width	0.55118
ReleaseDate	2015-08-25
NumberOfItems	1

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