{"product_id":"zen-masters-of-japan-9780804847971","title":"Zen Masters of Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"McDaniel writes in a very straightforward, easy manner and eschews flaunting his Zen knowledge so beginners will find this easy-going. This would be a handsome volume on any Zen student's bookcase and is especially valuable for those new to the practice.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Zen Site\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is a testament to \u003ci\u003eZen Masters of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e that it raises so many thorny issues. McDaniel says the pursuit of the Zen Ox requires Great Doubt, Great Perseverance and a willingness to engage in Dharma combat. At first glance, one might make the mistake of thinking this collection of short narratives is another twist on the Chicken Soup for the Soul series--perhaps Miso Soup for the Buddhist Non-Soul. But that is not how Zen stories work. They're not fluffy, and they bite. Better get back on that meditation cushion…\" --\u003cb\u003eJohn Negru, editor of \u003ci\u003eSumeru-books.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527723688279,"sku":"9780804847971","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780804847971.jpg?v=1731868990","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/zen-masters-of-japan-9780804847971","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}