The Zen experience
Thomas Hoover
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The Zen experience
Published
1980
Publisher
New American Library
Pages
286
ISBN-10
0452252288
Description
(New American Library,1980) Library Journal called it, “The best history of Zen ever written.” The truth of Zen has always resided in individual experience rather than in theoretical writings. To give the modern reader access to understanding of this truth, THE ZEN EXPERIENCE illumines Zen as it was created and shaped by the personalities, perceptions, and actions of its masters over the centuries. Beginning with the twin roots of Zen in Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism, we follow it through its initial flowering in China under the First Patriarch Bodhidharma; its division into schools of “gradual” and “sudden” enlightenment under Shen-hsui and Shen-hui; the ushering in of its golden age by Hui-neng; the development of “shock” enlightenment by Ma-tsu; its poetic greatness in the person of Han-shan; the perfection of the use of the koan by Ta-hui; the migration of Zen to Japan and its extraordinary growth there under a succession of towering Japanese spiritual leaders. Rich in historical background, vivid in revealing anecdote and memorable quotation, this long-needed work succeeds admirably in taking Zen from the library shelves and restoring its living, human form. (Free digital copies at www.thomashoover.info, Google Books, B&N, Amazon, Smashwords, Gutenberg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Zen experience?
This edition of The Zen experience has approximately 286 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Zen experience?
For most readers, The Zen experience typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,500 words
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What is the word count of The Zen experience?
The estimated word count for The Zen experience is approximately 71,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Zen experience?
The Zen experience was written by Thomas Hoover.
When was The Zen experience published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1980. The original work may have been published on a different date.