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Singing and dancing are the voice of the law : a commentary on Hakuin's "Song of Zazen" / Busshō Lahn ; introduction by Tim Burkett.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Rhinebeck, New York : Monkfish Book Publishing Company, (c)2022.Description: 1 online resource (unpaged)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781948626798
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BQ9399 .S564 2022
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Contents:
by Tim Burkett -- Preface -- The Song of Zazen -- 1. Sing -- 2. You Are Buddha -- 3. How Sad -- 4. Lost -- 5. The Highest Praise -- 6. The Pure Land -- 7. Endless Blessings -- 8. "Beyond Buddha" Is Easy -- 9. Do the Math -- 10. Seamless and Always Found -- 11. The Voice -- 12. Boundless and Bright -- 13. This Very Life -- 14. Remember -- Appendix -- About the Author.
Subject: "Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law introduces us to one of the great works of Zen literature, the Song of Zazen. Zen teacher Busshō Lahn illuminates Hakuin Ekaku's enigmatic poem in plain language, unpacking it and applying it to contemporary life. His book offers a wealth of information on the context and content of this 18th-century work, clearly evoking its themes of abiding wisdom, meditation, compassionate self-regard, and our own everyday life's potential to express deep spiritual truth. Short stanza by short stanza, this exceptionally readable and deeply engaging book shows how the Song of Zazen's teachings and invitations are as applicable now as they were when it was written nearly three centuries ago. Lahn offers readers an intuitive and progressive path of exploration of their spiritual lives, regardless of their faith tradition"--
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Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction / by Tim Burkett -- Preface -- The Song of Zazen -- 1. Sing -- 2. You Are Buddha -- 3. How Sad -- 4. Lost -- 5. The Highest Praise -- 6. The Pure Land -- 7. Endless Blessings -- 8. "Beyond Buddha" Is Easy -- 9. Do the Math -- 10. Seamless and Always Found -- 11. The Voice -- 12. Boundless and Bright -- 13. This Very Life -- 14. Remember -- Appendix -- About the Author.

"Singing and Dancing Are the Voice of the Law introduces us to one of the great works of Zen literature, the Song of Zazen. Zen teacher Busshō Lahn illuminates Hakuin Ekaku's enigmatic poem in plain language, unpacking it and applying it to contemporary life. His book offers a wealth of information on the context and content of this 18th-century work, clearly evoking its themes of abiding wisdom, meditation, compassionate self-regard, and our own everyday life's potential to express deep spiritual truth. Short stanza by short stanza, this exceptionally readable and deeply engaging book shows how the Song of Zazen's teachings and invitations are as applicable now as they were when it was written nearly three centuries ago. Lahn offers readers an intuitive and progressive path of exploration of their spiritual lives, regardless of their faith tradition"--

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