Get acquainted with Zen practice and the core topics of Zen Buddhism. The book Three Pillars Of Zen (Roshi P. Kapleau) is a well-known publication devoted to Zen meditation and the experiences associated with Zen training.

Three Pillars Of Zen presents the three often-mentioned “pillars” of Zen training: zazen (seated meditation; in some schools also in the form of shikantaza - “just sitting”), kenshō (the experience of insight), and the role of the teacher including individual interviews known as dokusan. The book offers explanations of basic terms, practical instructions for practice, and texts intended to give the reader an idea of what Zen training can look like in a traditional context.

The publication combines theoretical explanation with practically oriented passages and can serve as a guide for readers who want to orient themselves in meditation and the basic principles of Zen Buddhism. (The specific personal benefit may vary for each reader.)

Why choose this book?

• Practically oriented passages on zazen meditation and related training.
• Texts and testimonies relating to Zen practice and the kenshō experience.
• Introduction to key concepts of Zen Buddhism - suitable for beginners and more advanced readers.
• Context of the teacher’s role and individual consultations (dokusan) in the Zen tradition.

Product features

• Name: Three Pillars Of Zen
• Format: a book focused on Zen philosophy and practice
• Contains explanations of terms and practically oriented sections dedicated to Zen training
• Suitable for readers interested in Buddhism, meditation, and Zen