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Summary: A fine overview of an ancient sage
Review: As part of her effort to document Master Yunmen and his surviving teachings, Ms. App travelled to the site of his ancient monastery in China. She performed "first-hand" analysis of the teachings, many of which are literally etched in stone there. I found her introduction and background to the teachings to be more interesting than the teachings themselves. The teachings are what one expects from the writing of ancient Chan/Zen masters - they don't "make a lot of sense" when approached from our normal way of thinking about things.
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Summary: A fine overview of an ancient sage
Review: As part of her effort to document Master Yunmen and his surviving teachings, Ms. App travelled to the site of his ancient monastery in China. She performed "first-hand" analysis of the teachings, many of which are literally etched in stone there. I found her introduction and background to the teachings to be more interesting than the teachings themselves. The teachings are what one expects from the writing of ancient Chan/Zen masters - they don't "make a lot of sense" when approached from our normal way of thinking about things.
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Summary: Yunmen, that old windbag!
Review: My teacher is a monk of the Yunmen order, so naturally I was inclined to buy this book. The first time I read it, I kind of just went through it. I have read it again and now, he's an old windbag! If you are interested in studying true Zen, get a book by Suzuki but if you want to know Ultimate Reality, study the teachings of Master Yunmen. Perhaps you'll learn a wee bit of something!"What is the sword of Yunmen?" "Its drawn!" "How about the who is using it?" The Master said: "Su-lu, su-lu!" (Case 82)
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Summary: Yunmen, that old windbag!
Review: My teacher is a monk of the Yunmen order, so naturally I was inclined to buy this book. The first time I read it, I kind of just went through it. I have read it again and now, he's an old windbag! If you are interested in studying true Zen, get a book by Suzuki but if you want to know Ultimate Reality, study the teachings of Master Yunmen. Perhaps you'll learn a wee bit of something! "What is the sword of Yunmen?" "Its drawn!" "How about the who is using it?" The Master said: "Su-lu, su-lu!" (Case 82)
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Summary: Master Yunmen. That old windbag!
Review: My teacher is a monk of the Yunmen Order, so naturally I was to get and read this book. Interesting guy really, probably the most influential Ch'an Master in my Ch'an practice but like I said before I am a little inclined. Really folks, if you are looking for a good book on Zen, go get something by D.T. Suzuki, but if you want breakthrough your delusions, read Yunmen! He's an old windbag but he'll do the trick. Amitofo.
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Summary: Master Yunmen. That old windbag!
Review: My teacher is a monk of the Yunmen Order, so naturally I was to get and read this book. Interesting guy really, probably the most influential Ch'an Master in my Ch'an practice but like I said before I am a little inclined. Really folks, if you are looking for a good book on Zen, go get something by D.T. Suzuki, but if you want breakthrough your delusions, read Yunmen! He's an old windbag but he'll do the trick. Amitofo.
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