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Dialogues in a Dream : The Life and Zen Teachings of Muso Soseki

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Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge, one of the most famous masters in the history of Zen leads us on a grand tour of Buddhist theology in all its timeless relevance. Muso Soseki, the renowned fourteenth century Zen master, is today most known for developing the art of traditional Japanese Zen gardening. Even more impressive is his creation of the institutional structure for all Japanese Buddhist temples, which still in use today.
Dialogues in a Dream is one of the many projects Soseki took on in this final period of his life. Written in the guise of a conversation between Soseki and the shogun, the work covers the breadth of Buddhist philosophy and practice, and includes insightful discussions of prayer, mediation, and the place of study in religious life. His penetrating analysis deepens our appreciation of even the simplest Buddhist practices.
Acclaimed scholar Thomas Yuho Kirchner painstakingly translates this classic text into English.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781614292531
  • ISBN-10: 1614292531
  • Publisher: Wisdom Publications
  • Publish Date: June 2015
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 448

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