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Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zen's profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zen's significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness.While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become further transformed in its passage through Japan. The Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism practices further deepened and strengthened Zen training by combining it with a variety of esoteric contemplative arts—the arts of poetry, the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and archery. Zen Masters of Japan chronicles this journey with each Zen master profiled. The book shows how the new practices soon gained popularity among all walks of life—from the lowly peasant, offering a hope of reincarnation and a better life; to the Samurai warrior due to its casual approach to death; to the ruling classes, challenging the intelligentsia because of its scholarly roots.A collection of Zen stories, meditation, and their wisdom, Zen Masters of Japan also explores the ellusive state of 'No Mind' achieved in Japan that is so fundamental to Zen practices today.

Features photos and easy-to-follow illustrations for 26 wide-ranging origami models. From the classic pinwheel and sailboat to the more adventurous high-heeled shoe and bat, this book makes a useful gift for folders of all levels.

"Tokyo: 33 Walks in the World's Most Exciting City" is the only guide to the city that is exclusively a walking guide, with lively text full of facts and stories that emphasize the history, culture, architecture and spirit of the city and its neighborhoods. On foot and by train or subway, it takes you through the most fascinating parts of the modern megalopolis, while making the shogun's city--the Edo of samurai and geishas, merchants and artisans--and the outlines of old Tokyo come alive. From famous historical sites like the Imperial Palace to unique attractions like the Tsukiji Fish Market, this book offers something for every visitor.

In Warrior Wisdom, author Kazumi Tabata, a Grandmaster in karate and one of the most influential martial arts teachers in North America, provides insight and wisdom for contemporary readers.

Perfect origami book for people who love to fold paper but have trouble finding time to do origami. Origami projects can be folded in ten minutes or less. Fun folds can be used to decorate your cubicle or to give away at the end of the day.

Create your own marvelous menagerie with these easy-to-follow instructions

Offers a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. The author peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents.

Using a method that has helped thousands of students learn katakana successfully, picture mnemonics enhance memory by associating the shape and sound of each katakana character with combinations of images and English words already familiar to students.

A must for any shopping-lover traveling to Japan