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 Great Book Not For Everyone
Trevor Leggett does his usual outstanding job. But the book is not for everyone. If you are looking for an introductory book to Zen meditation steer clear! This is hard core stuff. Samuari Zen is especially good for those like myself who found their path in Zen via bujutsu, but if you come from another perspective don't let that stop you from considering it. Like most koans, you could be on this book all of your life. If you use koans in meditation this is a great source with lots of background up front in the text. There are a few books I'd give $100 to own....This is one of them.
This book is heavy! Take your time reading it.
There are a lot of books on martial arts, and how to use zen, martial arts, I Ching, Sun Tzu, and other even more esoteric Asian wisodm for everyday living. Some are very shallow, some are good, some are classics. The there is Samurai Zen: The Warrior Koans. This book is for the serious scholar. The first part is just forewords, telling the background of the Warrior Koans, how they were used, and how to use them in the present day. It also explains that it will take years for the dedicated reader to get through the book, and that I agree with!
What I like with this book is that it does not promise a quick fix. It clearly states that it takes time and dedication. Long time and serious dedication. I am not through it yet. I can also see that the very process of going through the book and understanding the koans will create a certain peace of mind.
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