Title: Good answers, excellent introduction
Review: Although somewhat contradictory to the nature of Zen, Robert Allen will probably answer most questions you may have about the Zen way and experience, especially if you're a beginner. (Or think you are. This book will also tell you why you're not.)Concise and to "the point", not to mention beautifully illustrated, it serves as both an excellent introduction and an inspiration.Why does Zen never provide a clear answer to anything? What's the deal with all that "one hand clapping" business? Is it all just a big joke? How does Zen relate to other major religions? Do I have to be a buddhist to practice Zen? Or intelligent? How about Japanese? Why does it have to be so complicated, or rather -- how can it be so simple?This book will inspire you -- in one way or another.In short: highly recommended.
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