Bøger af Boshan

Boshan was a relevant Zen master of the Ming dynasty in China. In the Exhortations he focuses on the importance and inevitability of great doubt, considering it fundamental in Zen practice. In his text, he gives useful advice to practitioners, pointing out common mistakes, as well as clear guidance on how to avoid them. The teacher writes in a direct style and encourages the reader to delve deeper into his practice, which, done genuinely, will raise doubt and, through it, achieve the great awakening. Jeff Shore enriches Boshan's text with comments that shed light on his writings, contextualizing them and demonstrating that the essence of the Zen tradition is still alive. The great doubt is at the core of the Zen tradition and this book will be of great use to practitioners of all schools.

The greater the doubt, the greater the awakening.“In this brief but remarkably thorough book, Boshan puts into words what it means to truly doubt. Not just to be skeptical—but to push all the way to the very foundations. Anyone interested in Zen can learn a whole lot from this little book.” —from the foreword by Brad Warner, author of Hardcore Zen “Great doubt and great faith are foundations of Zen practice. This great gift of a book provides essential checkpoints along the path.” —Grace Schireson, author of Zen Women “Upbeat, insightful, and inspiring teachings—a rich resource for all Buddhist practitioners.”—Richard M. Jaffe, Duke University, author of Neither Monk nor Layman “Boshan addresses the reader directly with vivid metaphors and stern (sometimes humorous) admonishments. He pulls no punches… These concise texts, not previously available in their entirety in English, offer classic wisdom for those exploring the Zen paths.”—Publishers Weekly “A classic Chinese text with clear—and inspiring—commentaries”—Thomas Yuho Kirchner, translator of Entangling Vines