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ZEN Battles: Modern Commentary on the Teachings of Master Linji Paperback – 26 Mar. 2014

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Thich Nhat Hanh offers powerful, direct, and uncompromising reflections on Zen thought, mindfulness, and the enlightenment inherent within us all.

One of the key tenets of the Zen school of Mahayana Buddhism is that each one of us is already a Buddha--our enlightenment is inherent within us, and the practice of mindfulness is the tool to bring this truth to our full awareness. While it can bring much relief, this simple statement does not preclude the need for practice. We must strive to always be aware of our Buddha nature, rather than waiting until times of emotional upheaval when it is more difficult to practice.

Thich Nhat Hanh uses the teachings of 9th-century Zen Master Linji to elaborate on this simple truth and to give readers tools that can help awaken them to their true inner nature. Linji's recorded teachings are the most significant we have from the Ch'an school.

One of the unique aspects of Linji's teaching, is the need to "wake ourselves up," not only by means of sitting meditation and listening to enlightened teachings, but also through unique techniques such as the shout, the stick, and the empty fist. Master Linji emphasized direct experience of our true nature over intellectual explorations of the teachings, and he encouraged his students to not "become lost in the knowledge or the concepts of the teaching."

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"Thich Nhat Hanh uses the teachings of ninth century Zen Master Linji to elaborate on this simple truth [that each one of us is already a Buddha] and to give readers the means to help awaken them to their true inner nature."
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In this fresh translation and commentary, Thich Nhat Hanh explores the essential teachings of Master Linji, one of the founders of Zen Buddhism. Linji's unorthodox teachings remind us that insight is better reached through our own experience and practice than by following others.
With humor, skill, and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how we can each get closer to the ideals within us, and the person who simply is, with nothing to achieve and nowhere to be.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parallax Press; Reprint edition (26 Mar. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937006530
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1937006532
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.57 x 1.5 x 23.34 cm
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Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was​ a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, and peace activist and one of the most revered and influential spiritual teachers in the world​. Born in 1926, he became a Zen Buddhist monk at the age of sixteen. His work for peace and reconciliation during the war in Vietnam moved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. In Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh founded Van Hanh Buddhist University and the School of Youth for Social Service, a corps of Buddhist peace​ workers. Exiled as a result of his work for peace, he continued his humanitarian efforts, rescuing boat people and helping to resettle refugees. ​In 1982 he established Plum Village France, the largest Buddhist monastery in Europe​ and the hub of the international Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism​.​​ Over seven decades of teaching, he published a hundred books, which have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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  • Jeff N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
    Reviewed in Canada on 11 May 2019
    Great book and shipped fast
  • Felipe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Brazil on 24 January 2019
    Como todos os livros que li de Thich Nhat Hanh, fantástico. Ótimos comentários de seleções de algumas falas de Linji. Esclarecedor, claro, direto. Recomendado.
  • James S. Ayers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 April 2014
    This book is both well written and a good read. After a short introduction it gives a direct translation of the teachings of Master Linji. For the most part these are transcriptions of exchanges between he and his students. Thich Nhat Hanh then goes back through these and hits the "highlights" providing clear and insightful commentary on the majority of the transcriptions. Finally he closes the book with some tips on daily practice in modern life and give useful examples (and Gathas) for staying mindful and present.

    Overall this is a great read for content regarding classic Zen teaching and the principles of being mindful and present in order to see the true nature of "you". I would highly recommend it to anyone from a beginner (although some previous exposure to Zen teachings and principles would be beneficial) to someone who has years of experience and is just looking to learn at bit more about Master Linji or just read a good Zen book.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2020
    This is an exciting book to read to inspire you on the path to freedom. Full of wisdom and kindness, Thich Nhat Hanh helps us to understand and incorporate this ancient teaching into our lives. It is a wonderful gift.
  • JWW
    4.0 out of 5 stars I like it
    Reviewed in Canada on 9 September 2014
    Great content but infouns it repetitive as I was wanting more variety and diversity.