What is Zen?
Fischer, Norman
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What is Zen?
Published
2016
Publisher
Shambhala
Pages
187
ISBN-13
9781611802436
ISBN-10
1611802431
Description
"An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice-- in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format-- by two highly regarded teacher-writers. The question-and-answer format makes this introduction to Zen especially easy to understand-- and also to use as a reference, as you can easily look up just the question you had in mind. The esteemed Zen teacher Norman Fischer and his old friend and teaching colleague Susan Moon (both of them in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind) give this collaborative effort a playful tone: Susan asks a question on our behalf, Norman answers it, and then Sue challenges him. By the time you get through their conversations, you'll have a good basic education in Zen-- not only the history, theory, and practice but also the contemporary issues, such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in What is Zen??
This edition of What is Zen? has approximately 187 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 What is Zen??
For most readers, What is Zen? typically takes between 3h 54m and 2h 36m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,750 words
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What is the word count of What is Zen??
The estimated word count for What is Zen? is approximately 46,750 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 What is Zen??
What is Zen? was written by Fischer, Norman.
When was What is Zen? published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.