Zen
Yamada Koun
"Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century.
Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices?
These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the reader through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith.
Zen: The Authentic Gate is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or religion."
Duration - 8h 21m.
Author - Yamada Koun.
Narrator - Sean Runnette.
Published Date - Friday, 06 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2015 Yamada Koun ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century. Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the reader through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith. Zen: The Authentic Gate is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or religion." Duration - 8h 21m. Author - Yamada Koun. Narrator - Sean Runnette. Published Date - Friday, 06 January 2023. Copyright - © 2015 Yamada Koun ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Foreword by David R. Loy
Duration:00:06:32
Preface to the English Edition Joan Rieck and Henry Shukman
Duration:00:04:52
Second Preface to the English Edition Ryōun-ken Masamichi Yamada
Duration:00:04:06
Author’s Preface to the Japanese Edition Kōun Yamada
Duration:00:02:17
Chapter 1: Suffering and Modern-Day Humanity
Duration:00:15:19
Chapter 2: The Zen View
Duration:00:16:38
Chapter 3: The Principle of Salvation in Zen Buddhism
Duration:00:49:05
Chapter 4: The Three Great Aims of Zen
Duration:00:51:52
Chapter 5: Types of Zen Practice
Duration:00:20:59
Chapter 6: Koan Practice and Just Sitting
Duration:00:56:35
Chapter 7: Finding an Authentic Teacher
Duration:00:14:28
Chapter 8: Depth of Enlightenment
Duration:00:56:17
Chapter 9: Cause and Effect as One
Duration:00:13:28
Chapter 10: Deceptive Phenomena
Duration:00:18:40
Chapter 11: Belief, Understanding, Practice, Realization, and Personalization
Duration:00:22:48
Chapter 12: Eight Great Tenets of Mahayana Buddhism
Duration:00:47:56
Chapter 13: On Private Interview
Duration:00:12:17
Chapter 14: Three Necessary Conditions for Zen Practice
Duration:00:07:59
Chapter 15: Zen Practice for People of Other Religions
Duration:00:07:27
Chapter 16: The Actual Practice of Zazen
Duration:00:25:48
Chapter 17: Practical Matters
Duration:00:33:24
Translator’s Afterword
Duration:00:12:00
About the Author
Duration:00:00:28
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21