{"product_id":"zen-flesh-zen-bones","title":"Zen Flesh, Zen Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003eZen Buddhism is a tradition that communicates its deep and transformative truths through concise and intriguing stories, parables, and epigrams. This volume offers a rich collection of Zen texts, including \u003ci\u003e101 Zen Stories,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Gateless Gate, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e10 Bulls\u003c\/i\u003e. Each text provides unique insights into the path of enlightenment, with \u003ci\u003eThe Gateless Gate\u003c\/i\u003e featuring \u003ci\u003ekoans\u003c\/i\u003e that challenge the mind, and \u003ci\u003e10 Bulls\u003c\/i\u003e illustrating the journey of awareness through a symbolic bull-hunt. Additionally\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e the ancient Sanskrit text \u003ci\u003eCentreing\u003c\/i\u003e presents ‘112 ways to open the invisible door of consciousness’. These classic works serve as an ideal introduction to the profound wisdom of Zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiverse Insights\u003c\/b\u003e: The book offers a variety of Zen texts, including stories, parables, and \u003ci\u003ekoans\u003c\/i\u003e, providing multiple perspectives on Zen philosophy and practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSymbolic Journeys\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e10 Bulls\u003c\/i\u003e presents a visually and conceptually rich exploration of the stages of awareness, making the abstract journey to enlightenment more accessible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAncient Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003eCentreing\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the foundational Sanskrit text of Zen, offering timeless techniques to expand consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging and Thought-Provoking\u003c\/b\u003e: The enigmatic and often amusing stories of Zen masters challenge conventional thinking and inspire deeper reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Starting Point\u003c\/b\u003e: These classic texts serve as a perfect introduction to Zen Buddhism, offering inspiration and illumination without the constraints of a rigid doctrine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44051837092093,"sku":"","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71gTBTYS-HL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1692333605","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ja\/products\/zen-flesh-zen-bones","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}