THE ZEN CONCEPT 禅の概念
Introduction To Zen Training
Introduction To Zen Training
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Your Starter Kit to Zen Meditation by Omori Sogen
"Introduction to Zen Training" is like a beginner's guide to Zen meditation. It's written by Omori Sogen, a big name in Zen teaching from the twentieth century. This book answers lots of common questions beginners have, like how long to meditate and how to stay focused even when you're not meditating. It also explains two other important Zen texts: "Zazen Wasen" (The Song of Meditation) and the "Ox-Herding Pictures." It's like your go-to manual for starting your Zen journey!
Written to provide a solid grounding in the physical nature of Zen meditation training, this text delves into topics such as:
- Breathing
- Pain
- Posture
- Physiology
- Drowsiness
- How to find the right teacher
- The differences between the two main Japanese schools of Zen: Soto and Rinzai Zen
Omori Sogen, renowned as a master swordsman, brings a direct and physical approach to Zen philosophy, deeply rooted in the rigorous traditions of both Zen and the martial arts of Japan's samurai era. In "Introduction to Zen Training," he presents a roadmap to Enlightenment, seamlessly blending centuries of Zen scholarship with practical insights into meditation.
Sogen's teachings transcend mere relaxation, advocating for a level of spiritual discipline and intensity rarely encountered. His vision of spiritual warriorship, deemed essential in the twentieth century and equally relevant today, offers a profound guide to navigating the complexities of modern life.
About the Author:
Omori Sogen (1904-1994) was a respected teacher and advisor to the Japanese Cabinet. After WWII, he entered the priesthood in the Tenryu-ji Rinzai lineage. For 40 years he taught swordsmanship, calligraphy and Zen meditation, while writing 20 books and serving as a court magistrate, eventually becoming president of the principal Rinzai university in Japan, Hanazono Daigaku. He established the International Zen Dojo in Hawaii and founded Chozen-ji in Honolulu--the first headquarters temple for Rinzai Zen outside Japan.
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