Robert Aitken Rōshi, zenový majster a zakladateľ Diamond Sangha, zasvätil svoj život hlbokému štúdiu a učeniu budhistických princípov. Jeho cesta k osvieteniu bola formovaná kľúčovými stretnutiami a dlhoročnou praxou v Japonsku aj na Havaji. Aitken Rōshi sa preslávil svojimi spismi, ktoré prinášajú prenikavé vhľady do povahy mysle a prepojenia spirituality s každodenným životom. Jeho diela vyzývajú k aktívnemu zapojeniu do sveta a k súcitu, odrážajúc jeho presvedčenie o spoločenskej zodpovednosti budhistov. Prostredníctvom svojho rozsiahleho učenia inšpiroval generácie študentov a pokračuje v písaní aj po odchode do dôchodku.
Mumonkan (Wu-Men Kuan)jedno ze základních děl zen-buddhistické LITERATURY Sbírka klasických čínských zenových příběhů sestavená v r. 1229 Mistrem Wu-men Chuej-kchajem,v překladu a s komentářem Róšiho R. Aitkena,ilustrace Sengai Gibon. ISBN 80-85349-85-X, Váz., 350 stran (sbírka klasických čínských zenových příběhů sestavená v r. 1229 Mistrem Wu-men Chuej-kchajem, v překladu a s komentářem Róšiho R. Aitkena)... celý text
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The book features the insights and teachings of Robert Aitken, a prominent figure in American Zen Buddhism, who has practiced zazen for over fifty years. His unique journey began as a civilian prisoner during World War II, where he met influential Buddhist figures. Aitken's writings, drawn from various previous collections, explore Zen practice and its relevance today, blending historical context with personal experience. This compilation offers a fresh perspective on Zen, showcasing his clarity and compassion as a teacher and writer.
Robert Aitken, author of Encouraging Words and Taking the Path of Zen, is America's most senior Zen Roshi. In this new book he presents the Ten Paramitas, or Transcendental Perfections - namely, giving, morality, forbearance, zeal, focused meditation, wisdom, compassionate means, aspiration, spiritual power, and knowledge - two-thousand-year-old ideals that can serve us as both methods and goals
Exploring the origins of American Zen Buddhism, Robert Aitken presents twenty-three insightful essays that delve into influential texts and personal reflections. He contemplates themes such as death, marriage, and Zen practice, consistently highlighting the beauty and joy found in everyday experiences. Aitken's writing encourages readers to appreciate the simple, fleeting moments of life, often referred to as the "dewdrop" world, offering a profound perspective on mindfulness and existence.
Are Christianity and Buddhism just "two paths leading to the top of the same mountain" - or are they fundamentally irreconcilable? As Buddhism takes root in the West, this question arises with ever greater frequency, sparking intriguing discussions but eluding easy answers. These conversations between Robert Aitken Roshi and Brother David Steindl-Rast offer a fresh approach to the question, one that begins with the intimacy of everyday practice rather than with philosophical and theological concepts - and one that benefits from the respect and good-will the two friends bear for eachother's traditions, even as they challenge them.
This book is a systematic exposition of the Christian faith, written by a prominent Scottish theologian of the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the principles of salvation, and the duties of the Christian life, and provides a profound and inspiring vision of the divine purpose for human beings. The book is marked by its clarity, depth, and sensitivity to the spiritual needs of the reader.
A powerful and inspiring collection of poems that explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. With its lyrical language and haunting imagery, The Man in the Mirror is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of poetry.