Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake: Teachings of Zen

Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake: Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn

A major figure in the transmission of Zen to the West, Zen Master Seung Sahn was known for his powerful teaching style, which was direct, surprising, and often humorous. He taught that Zen is not about achieving a goal, but about acting spontaneously from â€œdonâ€™t-know mind.â€ It is from this â€œbefore-thinkingâ€ nature, he taught, that true compassion and the desire to serve others naturally arises. This collection of teaching stories, talks, and spontaneous dialogues with students offers readers a fresh and immediate encounter with one of the great Zen masters of the twentieth century.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781590303405
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2006-08-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590303405

Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake: Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn