The three pillars of Zen : teaching, practice, and enlightenment

Through explorations of the three pillars of Zen--teaching, practice, and enlightenment--Roshi 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 has succeeded Philip Kapleau as spiritual director of the Rochester Zen Center, one of the oldest and most influential Zen centers in the United States. Exploring the three pillars of Zen—teaching, practice, and enlightenment—the founder of one of the most influential Zen centers in the U.S. gives readers invaluable advice on how to develop their own practices.'The Three Pillars of Zen has been the wellspring of Zen teachings for practitioners in the West, remaining as vital and fresh today as it was when it was originally published. It truly ranks among the timeless classics of Zen Buddhism.'—Roshi John Daido Loori, Abbot, Zen Mountain MonasteryRoshi Philip Kapleau, founder of the eminent Rochester Zen Center, offers a personal account of his own experiences as a student and teacher, and in so doing presents a comprehensive overview of Zen Buddhism that includes practical guidance, insights from Zen masters, integration of Eastern and Western perspectives, and inspiration for personal transformation. A moving and eye-opening work in eleven sections, including Yasunati-roshi's Introductory Lectures on Zen Training and Commentary on the Koan Mu, The Three Pillars of Zen is the definitive introduction to the history and discipline of Zen. Revised and updated, this 35th anniversary edition features new illustrations and photographs and a new afterword by Sensei Bodhin Kjolhede (who succeeded Kapleau as spiritual director of the Rochester Zen Center), in addition to the following features: • Foreword by Huston Smith, Professor of Philosophy at MIT • Preface by Philip Kapleau • Notes on the Anniversary Edition by Kenneth Kraft • Notes on Zen Vocabulary and Buddhist Doctrine In this classic work of spiritual guidance, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center presents a comprehensive overview of Zen Buddhism. Exploring the three pillars of Zen—teaching, practice, and enlightenment—Roshi Philip Kapleau, the man who founded one of the oldest and most influential Zen centers in the United States, presents a personal account of his own experiences as a student and teacher, and in so doing gives readers invaluable advice on how to develop their own practices. Revised and updated, this 35th anniversary edition features new illustrations and photographs, as well as a new afterword by Sensei Bodhin Kjolhede, who succeeded Kapleau as spiritual director of the Rochester Zen Center. A moving, eye-opening work, The Three Pillars of Zen is the definitive introduction to the history and discipline of Zen. The Westerner Is Introduced To The Basic Teaching, Practices, And Religious Character Of Zen. Part One. Teaching And Practice. 1. Yasutani-roshi's Introductory Lectures On Zen Training. -- 2. Yasutani-roshi's Commentary (teisho) On The Koan Mu. -- 3. Yasutani-roshi's Private Encounters With Ten Westerners. -- 4. Bassui's Dharma Talk On One-mind And Letters To His Disciples. -- Part Two. Enlightenment. 5. Eight Contemporary Enlightenment Experiences Of Japanese And Westerners. -- 6. Yaeko Iwasaki's Enlightenment Letters To Harada-roshi And His Comments. -- Part Three. Supplements. 7. Dogen On Being-time. -- 8. The Ten Oxherding Pictures With Commentary And Verse. -- 9. Postures. [compiled And Edited By] Philip Kapleau. Includes Translations From Zen Masters. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.