Now and Zen: Notes from a Buddhist Monastery: with Illustrations

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Now and Zen: Notes from a Buddhist Monastery: with Illustrations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Eiyu Murakoshi
Translated by Meredith McKinney
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenrePopular philosophy
Buddhist life and practice
Zen Buddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9780241433751
ClassificationsDewey:294.3927
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 27 August 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A charming introduction to Buddhist life and thought from a practising Japanese monk 'In Japan we have an expression, 'Float like Cloud, Flow like Water'. Its meaning is- to live free and unconstrained, like floating cloud or flowing water.' In this short introduction, Eiyu Murakoshi brings a refreshingly light touch to the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism. Reflecting on his own monastic life and the many lessons he has learnt through Buddhist teachings, this insightful and charming book, accompanied by Murakoshi's own illustrations, shares a warm and humorous perspective on life inside a temple.

Author Biography

Eiyu Murakoshi is chief priest of the Rinzai temple Ryuunji and the author of numerous books on Zen.