The Heart of Being: Moral and Ethical Teachings of Zen Buddhism

by John Daido Loori, Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi (Introduction)

Overview

Newly reprinted by Dharma Communications Press. Heart of Being is the most comprehensive book available on the moral and ethical teachings of Zen Buddhism. A standard training guide for Zen students approaching jukai, the ceremony of formally taking the precepts as one's life, this book is a rich offering for a morally ailing planet. These teachings accent the relationship between practicing the Buddhist precepts and cultivating the enlightened mind. Daido Roshi explores how the precepts serve as a compass to navigate the difficult and often overwhelming dilemmas of our lives.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015674002
Publisher:	Dharma Communications
Publication date:	09/14/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	237
File size:	280 KB