Zen Stories Complete Collection (Illustrated and Rare Edition)

Author: Shang Huaiyun
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Zen is a mirror that can illuminate the human mind; Zen is a lamp that can guide the human path. The essence of Chinese Buddhism lies in Zen, and the cultural heritage of Chinese culture is rooted in Zen. The thoughts, spirit, and culture of Zen have become the wisdom lamp of the Chinese nation and the spiritual home of all living beings. This book carefully collects classic Zen forest stories, narrated in fresh and flowing language. At the same time, the book is supplemented with beautiful images and a wealth of introductory Buddhist knowledge, allowing you to experience the subtleties of Buddhist life while reading the stories of Zen wisdom. Zen is ordinary—it is not about Bodhidharma meditating in a cave or sitting in the lotus position, but rather about finding a warm "home" and living a natural and effortless life. When you are surrounded by various life troubles, reading a few Zen forest stories filled with life wisdom, guided by the enlightenment of written wisdom, can help you let go of everything and return life to its original poetic beauty and tranquility. Understanding this, when you wake up in the morning and take a deep breath, you realize how wonderful life is!