The Elements of Zen by David Scott & Tony Doubleday

The Zen way to self knowledge is a search beyond the fetters of a logical mind towards and understanding of our true selves.  Through meditation techniques, and thestudy of koans-startling paradoxes which cannot be solved by rational thought-a zen student can produce calmness, clarity and concentration which ultimately leads to enlightenment. 

The Elements of Zen explains:

The essence of Zen and how it developed

Unique meditation and teaching methods

The energy, freedom and wit of this widely practised from of Buddhism

Stories and koans of Zen Masters

Zen applied to Daily Life

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Element Books Ltd
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1 1992
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1852302356
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1852302351
• Item weight ‏ : ‎ 145 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.27 x 13.34 x 19.69 cm

(Gently used)