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Waking Up in the Present

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An edition of Instant Zen (1994)

Instant Zen

Waking Up in the Present

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Instant Zen presents the teachings of Foyan, a twelfth-century Chinese Zen master recognized as one of the greatest masters of the Song dynasty Zen renaissance in China. Returning to the uncomplicated genuineness of the original and classical Zen masters, Foyan offers many simple exercises in attention and thought designed to lead to the awakening of Zen insight into the real nature of the self.

These succinct teachings emphasize independence and autonomy, and show us how to open our own eyes and stand on our own two feet, to see directly without delusion and act on truth without confusion.

Translator Thomas Cleary provides an incisive introduction and extensive references from traditional Zen sources, placing the work in both historical and contemporary contexts. Newcomers to Zen will find this book a useful and sophisticated introduction to authentic inner Zen practices from an impeccable source, without cultural exoticism or religious cultism.

Instant Zen sheds new light on this vital tradition, making available the immediacy of Zen practice and unveiling our innate potential for conscious awakening.

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Language
English
Pages
137

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Cover of: Instant Zen
Instant Zen: Waking Up in the Present
October 12, 1994, North Atlantic Books
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Cover of: Instant Zen
Instant Zen: waking up in the present
1994, North Atlantic Books
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First Sentence

"ONE WHO IS not a companion of myriad things has departed the toils of materialism."

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
137
Dimensions
8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Weight
8.8 ounces

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OL8595518M
ISBN 10
1556431937
ISBN 13
9781556431937
Library Thing
446540
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238883

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