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The Art of Zen Meditation

By: Howard Fast
Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
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Best-selling author Howard Fast’s straightforward introduction to Zen meditation

Howard Fast began to formally practice Zen meditation after turning away from communism in 1956. The Art of Zen Meditation, originally published by the antiwar political collective Peace Press, in 1977, is the fruit of Fast’s study: a brief and instructive history of Zen Buddhism and its tenets, written with a simplicity that is emblematic of the philosophy itself. Fast’s study of Zen also inspired his popular Masao Masuto mystery series about a Zen Buddhist detective in Beverly Hills, which he published under the pseudonym E. V. Cunningham.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©1977 Howard Fast (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Buddhism Meditation Philosophy Spirituality Zen Mindfulness Zen Buddhism
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This was a wonderful introduction to Zen Meditation. It peaked my curiosity. It was a book that inspired me to want to get more information.

GOOD INTRODUCTION

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everyone needs to start somewhere. this was my first book into meditation. i need a lot more.

a start

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This is a very clear, basic introduction to Zen meditation. A fast listen and easy to understand. Good for repeat listening

Clear introduction to Zen meditation

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loved it.
more suggestion from the author would be appreciated.
the way zen is described in this book is itself very meditative

awesome read.

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I don’t usually give such hard reviews, but come on! Given the vast amount of reference information available, albeit some being quite pathetic I will admit. The author couldn’t do one better than this for an inquiring mind? The narration was pretty decent! Very disappointed in the content.

A Disappointing Waist of Time

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uhhh... 5 minutes of Zen 25 minutes of writer history. while informative way off point.

Nope

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Nothing to do with zen, only 9 min, and not even!!! The rest is garbage!!!!! I wish I never spent my time or money!!!!!!!

Nothing to do with zen!!!!

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