The Three Pillars of Zen

Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment

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On sale Feb 27, 1989 | 480 Pages | 9780385260930

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Through his exploration of the three pillars of Zen-teaching, practice, and enlightenment-Roshi Philip Kapleau presents a comprehensive overview of this ancient oriental discipline, making it useful to both initiates and long-time disciples. Kapleau, an American who spent 12 years in Japan in rigorous study and training including three years of practice as a lay monk in two leading monasteries-covers Zazen practice, common questions and problems, and the enlightenment experience.
ROSHI PHILIP KAPLEAU was the founder of the Rochester Zen Center and the author of numerous books, including Zen: Merging of East and West and The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment. Kapleau studied and taught Zen for more than 50 years, completing over sixteen years of study and practice in both Japan and America. He died in 2004. View titles by Roshi P. Kapleau

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Through his exploration of the three pillars of Zen-teaching, practice, and enlightenment-Roshi Philip Kapleau presents a comprehensive overview of this ancient oriental discipline, making it useful to both initiates and long-time disciples. Kapleau, an American who spent 12 years in Japan in rigorous study and training including three years of practice as a lay monk in two leading monasteries-covers Zazen practice, common questions and problems, and the enlightenment experience.

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ROSHI PHILIP KAPLEAU was the founder of the Rochester Zen Center and the author of numerous books, including Zen: Merging of East and West and The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment. Kapleau studied and taught Zen for more than 50 years, completing over sixteen years of study and practice in both Japan and America. He died in 2004. View titles by Roshi P. Kapleau

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