A Guide to Zen: Lessons from a Modern Master
Description
Katsuki Sekida's 'Zen Training', published in 1975, remains a classic work on Zen, written in English. Now Marc Allen, a former student of Katsuki Sekida's, has carefully culled the finest gems from the original work, and produced this condensed and readable guide to Zen meditation.
About the Author
Katsuki Sekida (1903-1987) began his practice in 1915 and had a deep experience of samadhi early in life. After training at monasteries in Japan, he taught at the Honolulu Zendo and Maui Zendo from 1963 to 1970 and at the London Zen Society from 1970 to 1972.
Marc Allen was a student of Sekida's at the Maui Zendo and has been deeply influenced by his teachings ever since. A successful entrepreneur, author, and teacher, he lives in Northern California.
Praise for A Guide to Zen: Lessons from a Modern Master
Simple and elegant.”
Publishers Weekly
"You are suddenly awakened to a new world. . . . You find your true nature within yourself, and at the same time in the external world." — from the book
