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Koans are intriguing, paradoxical sayings from ancient Zen masters that challenge conventional thinking and serve as a key element in Zen Buddhist practice. Originating in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, these koans are part of a rich literary tradition featuring poetic and prose commentaries on their enigmatic dialogues. They have captivated intellectuals across China, Japan, and Korea, who sought deeper spiritual understanding through the complex interpretations of these metaphysical exchanges.
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Zen Koans, Steven Heine
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Zen Koans
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steven Heine
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780824839734
- Category
- Philosophy, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Koans are intriguing, paradoxical sayings from ancient Zen masters that challenge conventional thinking and serve as a key element in Zen Buddhist practice. Originating in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, these koans are part of a rich literary tradition featuring poetic and prose commentaries on their enigmatic dialogues. They have captivated intellectuals across China, Japan, and Korea, who sought deeper spiritual understanding through the complex interpretations of these metaphysical exchanges.