The Book of Zen Freedom of the Mind
The Book of Zen Freedom of the Mind by Zhizhong Cai, published by Asiapac in 1990, offers an exploration of Zen philosophy and its emphasis on spontaneous living. This edition, written in English and comprising 151 pages, presents Zen as a way of life that prioritizes the natural goodness within individuals over rigid rules of conduct. Through a blend of text and illustrations, the book traces the evolution of Zen from its origins with the Buddha’s enlightenment in India to the teachings of Japanese Zen masters.
Readers will find that the book illustrates the concept of Zen as a path to total freedom of the spirit, achievable through the extinguishing of the ego. Tsai Chih Chung employs a versatile artistic approach, showcasing over 2,000 years of Zen history while incorporating examples beyond traditional Zen records. The themes of humor and religion are woven throughout, providing a unique perspective on how Zen can influence daily living without arbitrary restrictions.
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“Zen is life. Zen makes the art of spontaneous living the prime concern of the human being. Instead of advocating living by rules of conduct, Zen believes in the flowering of natural goodness. And this total freedom of the spirit can come about only when the ego is extinguished. When life is no longer limited by the ego, a person is one with the whole movement of life. Tsai Chih Chung depicts Zen with unfettered versatility. His illustrations span a period of more than 2,000 years from the beginning of Zen with the Buddha’s enlightenment in India to the time of the Japanese Zen masters of the premodern era. Even some examples from outside the Zen records are used to show that Zen is a life without arbitrary restrictions”–Cover.
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