Synopses & Reviews
Stephan Schuhmacher studied philosophy, psychology and sociology at Cologne University and Japanology and Sinology at the Free University of West Berlin. In 1970 he went to Japan where he first continued his studies at the Jesuite Sophia University, before leaving the academic world to dedicate himself entirely to Zen practice. He worked in publishing in Germany for many years and edited and co-authored a dictionary of Eastern Wisdom that was translated in 8 languages, in English as the Shambhala/Rider Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion.
Synopsis
In one of the very best introductions to Zen, a long-time practitioner coaxes readers into a direct encounter with the life-changing perceptions of the Zen mind.The essence of Zen is simplicitya much-needed quality in our increasingly complicated worldand no book presents Zen more simply and accessibly than this one. It shows us how Zen answers lifes eternal questions by breaking the bonds of verbal reasoning to attain a wisdom that lies beyond words.
About the Author
Stephan Schuhmacher is a Japanese-trained practitioner of Zen, a translator of Asian classics, and co-author of the Shambhala/Rider Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion.