Zen in the Art of Archery: Training the Mind and Body to Become One - Couverture souple

Herrigel, Eugen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0140190740 ISBN 13 : 9780140190748

Editeur : Penguin, 1988

Synopsis

Explains the path to achieving Zen, a balance between the body and the mind. Based on the result of the author's quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters, this book presents an account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self' and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account.This book is the result of the author’s six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man’s journey to complete abandonment of ‘the self’ and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences and guides the reader through physical and spiritual lessons in a clear and insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen, and this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles and learning and perfect for practitioners and non-practitioners alike.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Eugen Herrigel was a German professor who taught philosophy at the University of Tokyo between the wars. In endeavoring to become a Zen mystic, he penetrated deeply and personally into the theory and practice of Zen Buddhism and subjected himself to the rigorous discipline of training with a Zen Master for six years. Zen in the Art of Archery is the account of this experience and his The Method of Zen is also available from Vintage Books. Professor Herrigel died in 1955.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Penguin
• Date d'édition: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0140190740
• ISBN 13: 9780140190748
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112