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100	1		_aHoover, Thomas, _d1941-
245	1	4	_aThe Zen Experience
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-11-14
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Zen Experience" by Thomas Hoover is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism through several key figures such as Bodhidharma and Hui-neng, culminating in its development and impact in Japan. Hoover aims to illuminate Zen as a practical philosophy shaped by the experiences of its masters rather than dwelled upon through theoretical teachings. At the start of the work, Hoover introduces the foundational concepts of Zen, emphasizing its reliance on personal experience over mere intellectual abstraction. The opening portion delves into the historical roots of Zen, highlighting the influence of noted figures like Lao Tzu and the Buddha, while setting the stage for the arrival of Bodhidharma in China—deemed the First Patriarch of Zen. Through anecdotes and principles, the text suggests a dichotomy between rational and intuitive thought, presenting Zen not only as a philosophy but as a means of experiencing a deeper existence beyond conventional perception. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aZen Buddhism -- History
653			_aZen priests -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34325
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