Zen for Americans

Zen for Americans is a book written by Soyen Shaku, a Japanese Zen master who was one of the first Zen teachers to bring the practice of Zen to America. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Shaku gave during his travels in the United States in the early 20th century. In this book, Shaku introduces the principles of Zen Buddhism to an American audience, explaining its philosophy and practices in a way that is accessible and relevant to Western readers. He discusses topics such as meditation, mindfulness, the nature of reality, and the importance of living in the present moment. The book also includes a brief history of Zen Buddhism and its development in Japan, as well as anecdotes and stories that illustrate the teachings of Zen. Overall, Zen for Americans is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Zen Buddhism and its application in daily life.1913. This little work is a collection of some of the lectures delivered by the Right Reverend Soyen Shaku during his sojourn in Japan. He lectured on the Sutra of Forty-two Chapters, and naturally chose the texts for his sermons from this most popular among the canonical books. Partial Contents: Sutra of forty-two chapters; God conception; assertions and denials; immortality; Buddhist faith and ethics; What is Buddhism? middle way; wheel of the good law; reply to a Christian critic; ignorance and enlightenment; practice of Dhyana; Buddhism and oriental culture; sacrifice for a stanza; Buddhist view of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.