{"product_id":"the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen-9781614295716","title":"The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to Zen unlike any you've seen before--inspired by manga and graphic novels.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive overview of Soto Zen Buddhism in a delightfully captivating way. Complete with dynamic, detailed illustrations, Soto Zen Priest Seigaku Amato uses a semi-narrative style to take you on a visual tour of Buddhism and, using specifics to illuminate universals, dives deep into the practices and forms of Soto Zen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you are just taking your first step or have been practicing Zen for years, this creative and profound book will be a constant companion and guide on your journey as it explores topics such as\u003cbr\u003e - a brief history of Buddhism, \u003cbr\u003e - an iconographic overview of various buddhas and bodhisattvas, \u003cbr\u003e - an introduction to the various practices of Zen including meditation (\u003ci\u003ezazen\u003c\/i\u003e), work practice (\u003ci\u003esamu\u003c\/i\u003e), and meditative eating (\u003ci\u003eoryoki\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003cbr\u003e - a what's what of holidays, ceremonies, temple instruments, and religious vestments, and\u003cbr\u003e - a how-to guide for setting up a home altar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeigaku Amato is a writer, illustrator, and Soto Zen Buddhist priest registered with the Soto-Shu of Japan and is an Assistant Minister at Long Beach Buddhist Church. His work has been published in \u003ci\u003eTricycle: The Buddhist Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuddhadharma\u003c\/i\u003e, and New World Library publications. Seigaku works full-time polishing the rough edges of his personality, which is a never ending job.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wisdom Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860304171282,"sku":"9781614295716","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b6e1c907-b029-48d4-82f6-7efe9b2d3b7f.jpg?v=1737572123","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-zen-9781614295716","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}