Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy
by Sekida, Katsuki; Edited by Intro by A.V. Grimstone
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0834801116
- ISBN 13
- 9780834801110
- Seller
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Prescott, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
John Weatherhill, Inc., 1976. Book. Very Good. Hard Cover with Dustjacket. First Edition, Third Printing. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover with dustjacket : very good / good. 3rd printing. Book: spine tips very slightly pushed in; small spot to top edge of back board; name stamped on top edge of text block; straight and tight; interior excellent. Jacket:1-1/2" tear and a couple of 3/4" tears; light edge wear otherwise; front flap folded vertically; in new mylar protector. .
Synopsis
Katsuki Sekida (18931987) was by profession a high school teacher of English until his retirement in 1945. Zen, nevertheless, was his lifelong preoccupation. He began his Zen practice in 1915 and trained at Empuku-ji in Kyoto and Ryutaki-ji in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture. He taught at the Honolulu Zendo and Maui Zendo from 1963 to 1970 and at the London Zen Society from 1970 to 1972.
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- Bookseller
- The Old Sage Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 101698
- Title
- Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy
- Author
- Sekida, Katsuki; Edited by Intro by A.V. Grimstone
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition, Third Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0834801116
- ISBN 13
- 9780834801110
- Publisher
- John Weatherhill, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Zen Training: Methods and Philosophy
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