{"product_id":"the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen-paperback","title":"The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSeigaku Amato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to Zen unlike any you've seen before--inspired by manga and graphic novels.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive overview of Soto Zen Buddhism in a delightfully captivating way. Complete with dynamic, detailed illustrations, Soto Zen Priest Seigaku Amato uses a semi-narrative style to take you on a visual tour of Buddhism and, using specifics to illuminate universals, dives deep into the practices and forms of Soto Zen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you are just taking your first step or have been practicing Zen for years, this creative and profound book will be a constant companion and guide on your journey as it explores topics such as\u003cbr\u003e - a brief history of Buddhism, \u003cbr\u003e - an iconographic overview of various buddhas and bodhisattvas, \u003cbr\u003e - an introduction to the various practices of Zen including meditation (\u003ci\u003ezazen\u003c\/i\u003e), work practice (\u003ci\u003esamu\u003c\/i\u003e), and meditative eating (\u003ci\u003eoryoki\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cbr\u003e - a what's what of holidays, ceremonies, temple instruments, and religious vestments, and\u003cbr\u003e - a how-to guide for setting up a home altar.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeigaku Amato is a writer, illustrator, and Soto Zen Buddhist priest registered with the Soto-Shu of Japan and is an Assistant Minister at Long Beach Buddhist Church. His work has been published in \u003ci\u003eTricycle: The Buddhist Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuddhadharma\u003c\/i\u003e, and New World Library publications. Seigaku works full-time polishing the rough edges of his personality, which is a never ending job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.2 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768662622496,"sku":"9781614295716","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b6e5266830b096f0fc24db2359cc8e36.webp?v=1780334808","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}