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The Three Pillars of Zen
Book • 1989
The Three Pillars of Zen is a seminal work that explains the practice of Zen to Westerners.
The book includes introductory lectures by Yasutani Roshi, transcripts of private interviews (dokusan) between a roshi and his students, and testimonies from lay students who achieved enlightenment.
It provides a detailed and realistic picture of the rigors of Zen life, including the mechanics of Zen practice such as zazen and koan zazen.
The book emphasizes the long-term dedication and effort required for spiritual realization and integrates Western and Japanese Zen practices.
The book includes introductory lectures by Yasutani Roshi, transcripts of private interviews (dokusan) between a roshi and his students, and testimonies from lay students who achieved enlightenment.
It provides a detailed and realistic picture of the rigors of Zen life, including the mechanics of Zen practice such as zazen and koan zazen.
The book emphasizes the long-term dedication and effort required for spiritual realization and integrates Western and Japanese Zen practices.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Recommended during orientation talks for non-Japanese individuals, providing essential preparation for Zen practice.
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 63 - An Interview with Ruben Habito Roshi (The Zen Lamp Series)
Mentioned in the introduction as one of the two most influential books on Zen in the West.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind ~ Shunryu Suzuki
Mentioned in the introduction as one of the two most influential books on Zen in the West.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind ~ Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
