Sword of Zen

Takuan Soho's (1573-1645) two works on Zen and swordsmanship are among the most straightforward and lively presentations-of Zen ever written and have enjoyed great popularity in both premodern and modem Japan. Although dealing ostensibly with the art of the sword, Record of immovable Wisdom and On the Sword Taie are basic guides to Zen-ôuser's manuals" for Zen mind that show one how to manifest it not only in sword play but from moment to moment in everyday life.

Peter Haskel received his doctorate in Japanese thought from Columbia University. He is, most recently, the author of Letting Go: The Story of Zen Master Tosui and the coeditor with Mary Farkas and Robert Lopez of Original Nature: Sokei-an's Translation and Commentary on the Sixth Patriarch Platform Sutra.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
An Introduction to Takuan's Writings on Zen and Swordsmanship	p. 1
Translations	p. 33
Record of the Marvelous Power of Immovable Wisdom (Fudochi shinmyo roku)	p. 33
On the Sword Taie (Tai'a ki)	p. 50
Happenings in a Dream	p. 58
Takuan's Story	p. 58
Takuan Tales	p. 118
Notes	p. 125
Bibliography	p. 171
Index	p. 177
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials