Joy of Zen I (Shih Chieh Jen Ch0eng Fo Chiao)
Ta-Lien Shih • 1997 • Jen Chen Buddhism Houston Mission
- Author
- Ta-Lien Shih
- First published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jen Chen Buddhism Houston Mission
- ISBN
- 9781889955117
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Joy of Zen I, authored by Ta-Lien Shih and published by the Jen Chen Buddhism Houston Mission in 1997, emerged from a movement to translate and disseminate the core teachings of Jen Chen Buddhism to an English-speaking audience. The text serves as an instructional guide intended to bridge traditional meditative practices with contemporary life, aiming to provide a clear, accessible entry point for those seeking spiritual clarity through Zen philosophy.
The design of the volume reflects the mission's focus on simplicity and didactic clarity, prioritizing the transmission of the author's message over ornate presentation. Published during a period when interest in Eastern spiritual texts was broadening in the United States, the work was received by the mission’s followers as a foundational resource for understanding the specific lineage and meditative techniques advocated by the Houston-based group.
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