The Book of Equanimity contains the first-ever complete English commentaries on one of the most beloved classic collections of Zen teaching stories (koans), making them vividly relevant to spiritual seekers and Zen students in the 21st century. This collection is used for Zen training in many Zen centers in the Americas and in Europe, but has never before been available with commentary from a contemporary Zen master. Wick's Book of Equanimity includes new translations of the classic koans, as well as his own commentaries on the stories.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Gerry Shishin Wick's commentary on the Book of Equanimity is wonderful and an indispensable text for any Zen practitioner wishing to unlock the wisdom contained in this anciet work. The references in this book of koans are often cryptic and Shishin Wick helps the reader to unravel them with solid background information placed in a historical context. Together with his deep insight into the koan itself and his elegant writing, it makes the book an absolute MUST for any serious Zen practitioner involved in koan work. As a Zen teacher, I recommend the book wholeheartedly.
Janet Jiryu Abels, Still Mind Zendo, New York City
Janet Jiryu Abels, Still Mind Zendo, New York City
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I've read quite a few introductions to Zen, and I've found that most of them require considerable understanding of the culture in which the koans and commentaries were written, which is usually Chinese culture, and ancient Chinese culture to boot. This is the first book I've read where the images and symbolism are carefully explained, without diluting the message to pop level. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a sophisticated explanation of the Zen canon that does not require a deep knowledge of Chinese culture.
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Great book but I would not recommend it as a first book on Zen. The book fell apart when I was at page 30.
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Book of equanimity
The author cuts to the quick in illuminating the koans. I was amazed at how it clicked. Mind you I have been reading koan books for some time and maybe I was ready... Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by lobar
Good Explanation of the Koan Process
For those not versed in Koan Practice, it can be very confusing. This book does a very good job at cutting through the maze with a Western slant on the commentaries. Read more
Published on March 3, 2010 by Glen S. Sheets
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
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appreciatory verse, administrator monk, empty kalpa, kalpa fire, wooden goose, gateless gate, bamboo sheath, bodhi mind, koan study, straight hook, storehouse consciousness, deluded thoughts, hazy moon, late teacher, head monk Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Buddha Nature, Maezumi Roshi, Mount Sumeru, True Nature, Master Dogen, Blue Cliff Record, Master Rinzai, South Mountain, World-Honored One, Sixth Ancestor, Soto School, True Dharma Eye, Diamond Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharma-King's Dharma, Master Bansho, Master Hakuin, Uncle Dwarf, Master Jizo, Master Joshu, Yasutani Roshi, Master Mumon, Mount Tai, Sochu Roshi, Golden Age of Zen New!
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appreciatory verse, administrator monk, empty kalpa, kalpa fire, wooden goose, gateless gate, bamboo sheath, bodhi mind, koan study, straight hook, storehouse consciousness, deluded thoughts, hazy moon, late teacher, head monk Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Buddha Nature, Maezumi Roshi, Mount Sumeru, True Nature, Master Dogen, Blue Cliff Record, Master Rinzai, South Mountain, World-Honored One, Sixth Ancestor, Soto School, True Dharma Eye, Diamond Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, Dharma-King's Dharma, Master Bansho, Master Hakuin, Uncle Dwarf, Master Jizo, Master Joshu, Yasutani Roshi, Master Mumon, Mount Tai, Sochu Roshi, Golden Age of Zen New!
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- The Blue Cliff Record by Thomas Cleary in Front Matter, page 124, and Back Matter
- On Zen Practice (Zen writings series) by Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Act of Creation (Arkana) by Arthur Koestler in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa on page 194, and Back Matter
- Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin by Hakuin Ekaku in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Zen Master Who?: A Guide to the People and Stories of Zen by James Ishmael Ford in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Great Heart Way: How To Heal Your Life and Find Self-Fulfillment by Gerry Shishin Wick in Back Matter
- More Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations by Josh Bartok in Back Matter
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