Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice
Description
A clear and compassionate introduction to the foundations of Zen Buddhist practice, this book explores how sitting meditation can transform our relationship with thoughts, emotions, and everyday experience. Drawing on the author’s decades of practice and teaching, it presents zazen not as a technique for achieving a special state, but as a way of opening the hand of thought and meeting life directly. Practical guidance on posture, breathing, attention, and practice in daily life is paired with reflections on self, suffering, impermanence, and freedom. Accessible yet profound, it offers both beginners and experienced practitioners a grounded path toward greater clarity, presence, and inner peace.
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paperback
Wisdom Publications
Published May 25, 2004
256 pages
ISBN: 9780861713578
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Details
First Published
1993
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
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