The Three Pillars of Zen
Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment
by Philip Kapleau Roshi
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Zen, Meditation, and Spirituality.
Through explorations of the three pillars of Zenteaching, practice, and enlightenmentRoshi Philip Kapleau presents a comprehensive overview of the history and discipline of Zen Buddhism. An established classic, this 35th anniversary edition features new illustrations and photographs, as well as a new afterword by Sensei Bodhin Kjolhede, who ha...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Zen, Meditation, and Spirituality.
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“3 PURE GEMS STRONGLY recommended by me. Chk each book’s notes 2 get a peek! Ashtavakra Gita by @SriSri Man’s Eternal quest by Paramhansa Yogananda 3 pillars of Zen By Philip Kapleau See pic”
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