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The Other Side of Zen

- A Social History of Soto Zen Buddhism in Tokugawa Japan

About The Other Side of Zen

Popular understanding of Zen Buddhism typically involves a stereotyped image of isolated individuals in meditation, contemplating nothingness. This book presents the 'other side of Zen', by examining the movement's growth during the Tokugawa period (1600-1867) in Japan and by shedding light on the Japanese religious landscape during the era.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691144290
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • October 31, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 157x234x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 428 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of The Other Side of Zen

Popular understanding of Zen Buddhism typically involves a stereotyped image of isolated individuals in meditation, contemplating nothingness. This book presents the 'other side of Zen', by examining the movement's growth during the Tokugawa period (1600-1867) in Japan and by shedding light on the Japanese religious landscape during the era.

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