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From the acclaimed director of Farewell My Concubine comes a martialarts caper about a young monk who embarks on an adventurous journey after being kicked out of his monastery As he faces the trials tribulations and seduction of the real world for the first time he encounters many masters along the way Boss Zha Chang Chen Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon an opera singer with a knack for spears as well as Zhou Xiyu Asian pop superstar Aaron Kwok a broom wielding Taoist Get ready for m
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Adventures of the Mad Monk sold for 20.78 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
Follow the brilliant and hilarious adventures of a mad Zen Buddhist monk who rose from humble beginnings to become one of Chinas greatest folk heroesJi Gong studied at the great Ling Yin monastery an immense temple that still ranges up the steep hills above Hangzhou near Shanghai The Chan Zen Buddhist masters of the temple tried to instruct Ji Gong in the spartan practices of their sect but the young monk following in the footsteps of other great neerdowells distinguished himself mainly by getting expelled He left the monastery became a wanderer with hardly a proper piece of clothing to wear and achieved great renownin seedy wine shops and drinking establishmentsThis could have been where Ji Gongs story ended But his unorthodox style of Buddhism soon made him a hero for popular storytellers of the Song dynasty era Audiences delighted in tales where the mad old monk ignoredor even mockedauthority defied common sense never neglected the wine yet still managed to save the day Ji Gong remains popular in China even today where he regularly appears as the wise old drunken fool in movies and TV shows In Adventures of the Mad Monk Ji Gong youll read how he has a rogues knack for exposing the corrupt and criminal while still pursuing the twin delights of enlightenment and intoxication This literary classic of a traveling martial arts master fighting evil and righting wrongs will entertain Western readers of all ages
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Art of Zen Paintings sold at 38.57 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Zen the practice of seeking and achieving enlightenment is embodied in art forms as diverse as sand gardens and tea ceremonies However the attempt to artistically express the inexpressible finds one of its clearest manifestations in painting Especially after 1600 more and more Japanese Zen masters began depicting their individual paths to enlightenment with bold inked brushstrokes of images and calligraphy of Zen subjects and sayings The result was a visual expression of Zen called Zenga literally Zen picture the purest possible communication of Zen principles and often used as an aid in meditation As practiced by Zen masters who were expert in calligraphy but not professional artists the subject matter was often simple suggestive and abstract though sometimes the artists depicted humorous portraits of Zen masters and their followersnbsp With this stunning collection of Zenga masterpieces from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries prolific author and Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Richmond Stephen Addiss showcases centuries of great works of Zen calligraphy and painting Many of the pieces gathered from Japanese temples have never been widely seen before The book also provides a comprehensive introduction to the major Zenga artists offering extensive engaging biographies of these awakened monksnbsp Dr Addiss insightfully describes the history of Japanese Zen art and culture and includes translations of Zen prose and poems He also explains the various styles of the fascinating monkartists with enriching commentary on their techniques and innovations These marvelous visual expressions of selfknowledge and enlightenment will delight readers and perhaps even inspire some to deepen their own spiritual practices Readers interested in related titles from Stephen Addiss will also want to see How to Look At Japanese Art ISBN 9781626542839
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Artist Books The music of Thelonious Monk is among the most requested of any jazz composer but accurate lead sheets and sources have never been widely available until now This folio has 70 of the master composerpianists most familiar pieces as well as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes in easytoread versions Includes counterlines and ensemble parts for many pieces as well as basslines and piano voicings where applicable Also includes a biography a glossary and a definitive discography of the compositions in the book Titles include Ask Me Now Bemsha Swing Blue Monk Blue Sphere Boo Boos Birthday Bright Mississippi Brilliant Corners ByeYa Crepuscule With Nellie Criss Cross 52nd Street Theme Functional Gallops Gallop Hackensack I Mean You In Walked Bud Jackieing Lets Cool One Little Rootie Tootie Misterioso Monks Mood Nutty Off Minor Pannonica Played Twice Rhythmaning Round Midnight Ruby My Dear Straight No Chaser Thelonious Well You Neednt and 39 more
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Hardcover How to find purpose balance and lasting happiness by the international bestselling monk with millions of global followersTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERDo you ever have the feeling that life isnt going your wayDiscover how to master the monk mindset with worldrenowned motivational coach and Indian monk Gaur Gopal Das as he reveals how to tackle our modern anxieties with characteristic serenity profound wisdom and irresistible humourIn The Way of the Monk Das takes us on an unforgettable journey and offers precious insights to make life happier and easier even in the stormiest of times Whether you are looking to find your purpose strengthen relationships discover inner calm or give back to the world this thoughtprovoking book will challenge you to change your outlook and align yourself with the life you want to livePreviously published as Lifes Amazing Secrets Whether you are looking to find your purpose strengthen relationships discover inner calm or give back to the world this thoughtprovoking book will challenge you to change your outlook and align yourself with the life you want to live Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK depending on stock availability
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Artist Books The music of Thelonious Monk is among the most requested of any jazz composer but accurate lead sheets and sources have never been widely available until now This folio has 70 of the master composerpianists most familiar pieces as well as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes in easytoread versions Includes counterlines and ensemble parts for many pieces as well as basslines and piano voicings where applicable Also includes a biography a glossary and a definitive discography of the compositions in the book Titles include Ask Me Now Bemsha Swing Blue Monk Blue Sphere Boo Boos Birthday Bright Mississippi Brilliant Corners ByeYa Crepuscule With Nellie Criss Cross 52nd Street Theme Functional Gallops Gallop Hackensack I Mean You In Walked Bud Jackieing Lets Cool One Little Rootie Tootie Misterioso Monks Mood Nutty Off Minor Pannonica Played Twice Rhythmaning Round Midnight Ruby My Dear Straight No Chaser Thelonious Well You Neednt and 39 more
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In this landmark memoir a renowned Buddhist master traces his spiritual journey against the panoramic story of China from the preCommunist era to the presentMaster Sheng Yen has devoted much of his life to spreading the teachings of Chinese Buddhisma practice that antedates the more familiar Japanese and Tibetan traditionsthroughout the world He became known in the United States after he began founding meditation centers here in 1980 Now in his late seventies he tells the remarkable story of his life and spiritual education in Footprints in the Snow From descriptions of the private world of Buddhist masters to firsthand accounts of Chinese history it is a rare document that is both an important look at Chinas past and a compelling spiritual journey across a lifetimeSheng Yens story is of a life lived in the last years of the Republic of China the SinoJapanese War and the founding of the Peoples Republic of China An eyeopening slice of modern history as well as an authoritative introduction to an ancient religious tradition Footprints in the Snow will appeal to spiritual seekers travelers who want to understand more about China or anyone looking for a fascinating story
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Ferocious Enchanted Staff by sold at 44.99 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
The original demonstrator in this book is Monk Ming Hung and the supplier of the original information is Master Monk Yuan Wan This book was rewritten by the author from one of his treasured collections You will learn the set of staffs and its applications from the descriptions and drawings
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Two Shores of Zen An sold for 29.23 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
When a young American Buddhist monk can no longer bear the poppsychology sexual intrigue and freeflowing peanut butter that he insists pollute his spiritual community he sets out for Japan on an archetypal journey to find True Zen Arriving at an austere Japanese monastery and meeting a fierce old Zen Master he feels confirmed in his suspicion that the Western Buddhist approach is a spineless imitation of authentic spiritual effort However over the course of a year and a half of bitter initiations relentless meditation and labor intense cold brutal discipline insanity overwhelming lust and false breakthroughs he grows disenchanted with the Asian model as wellTwo Shores of Zen weaves together scenes from Japanese and American Zen to offer a timely compelling contribution to the ongoing conversation about Western Buddhisms stark departures from Asian traditions How far has Western Buddhism come from its roots or indeed how far has it fallen wwwShoresOfZencom
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Zen the practice of seeking and achieving enlightenment is embodied in art forms as diverse as sand gardens and tea ceremonies However the attempt to artistically express the inexpressible finds one of its clearest manifestations in painting Especially after 1600 more and more Japanese Zen masters began depicting their individual paths to enlightenment with bold inked brushstrokes of images and calligraphy of Zen subjects and sayings The result was a visual expression of Zen called Zenga literally Zen picture the purest possible communication of Zen principles and often used as an aid in meditation As practiced by Zen masters who were expert in calligraphy but not professional artists the subject matter was often simple suggestive and abstract though sometimes the artists depicted humorous portraits of Zen masters and their followersnbsp With this stunning collection of Zenga masterpieces from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries prolific author and Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Richmond Stephen Addiss showcases centuries of great works of Zen calligraphy and painting Many of the pieces gathered from Japanese temples have never been widely seen before The book also provides a comprehensive introduction to the major Zenga artists offering extensive engaging biographies of these awakened monksnbsp Dr Addiss insightfully describes the history of Japanese Zen art and culture and includes translations of Zen prose and poems He also explains the various styles of the fascinating monkartists with enriching commentary on their techniques and innovations These marvelous visual expressions of selfknowledge and enlightenment will delight readers and perhaps even inspire some to deepen their own spiritual practices Readers interested in related titles from Stephen Addiss will also want to see How to Look At Japanese Art ISBN 9781626542839
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Zen the practice of seeking and achieving enlightenment is embodied in art forms as diverse as sand gardens and tea ceremonies However the attempt to artistically express the inexpressible finds one of its clearest manifestations in painting Especially after 1600 more and more Japanese Zen masters began depicting their individual paths to enlightenment with bold inked brushstrokes of images and calligraphy of Zen subjects and sayings The result was a visual expression of Zen called Zenga literally Zen picture the purest possible communication of Zen principles and often used as an aid in meditation As practiced by Zen masters who were expert in calligraphy but not professional artists the subject matter was often simple suggestive and abstract though sometimes the artists depicted humorous portraits of Zen masters and their followersnbsp With this stunning collection of Zenga masterpieces from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries prolific author and Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Richmond Stephen Addiss showcases centuries of great works of Zen calligraphy and painting Many of the pieces gathered from Japanese temples have never been widely seen before The book also provides a comprehensive introduction to the major Zenga artists offering extensive engaging biographies of these awakened monksnbsp Dr Addiss insightfully describes the history of Japanese Zen art and culture and includes translations of Zen prose and poems He also explains the various styles of the fascinating monkartists with enriching commentary on their techniques and innovations These marvelous visual expressions of selfknowledge and enlightenment will delight readers and perhaps even inspire some to deepen their own spiritual practices
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Combat isnt everything its the only thingThe masters of armed and unarmed combat fighters and monks come into their own in this book Its packed with ways to customize fighter and monk characters including New feats prestige classes weapons and equipment Information about special organizations such as the Red Avengers and the Knight Protectors Maps of locations that fighters and monks frequent guard towers monasteries and a gladiatorial arena Indispensable to both players and Dungeons Masters this book adds excitement to any campaign
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Discover information, advice, and prices for The Monastic Institutes On the sold for 260 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
This is the first complete and unabridged translation into English of this key text from one of the most important masters of the spiritual life Cassians teaching underlies that of St Philip Neri and St Francis de Sales and was also one of the major influences on St Benedict Newly translated by Fr Jerome Bertram of the Oxford Oratory Includes On the training of a Monk and The Eight Deadly Sins A spiritual classic with practical advice on how to become holy
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This is the first complete and unabridged translation into English of this key text from one of the most important masters of the spiritual life Cassians teaching underlies that of St Philip Neri and St Francis de Sales and was also one of the major influences on St Benedict Newly translated by Fr Jerome Bertram of the Oxford Oratory Includes On the training of a Monk and The Eight Deadly Sins A spiritual classic with practical advice on how to become holy
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Ryokan 17581831 a Buddhist monk in the Zen sect was a major figure in Tokugawa poetry Though a Zen master he never headed a temple but chose to live alone in simple huts and to support himself by begging His poems are mainly a record of his daily activitiesof chores lonely snowbound winters begging expeditions to town meetings with friends romps with the village children At the same time they show us how rich a spiritual and intellectual life a man could enjoy in the midst of povertyRyokans unusual personality and outlook are evident in this volume His Japanese poems waka were influenced by the poets of the eighthcentury Manyoshu anthology Eightythree representative works are presented here He also wrote Chinese poems Kanshi some doctrinal in nature and many inspired by Hanshan a Buddhist recluse and Master of Cold Mountain Fortythree of these are included in the collectionTo enrich the text the original Japanese poems are provided in romanized form Also included are an explanation of the Buddhist practice of begging for food and an introduction by Burton Watson
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When a young American Buddhist monk can no longer bear the poppsychology sexual intrigue and freeflowing peanut butter that he insists pollute his spiritual community he sets out for Japan on an archetypal journey to find True Zen Arriving at an austere Japanese monastery and meeting a fierce old Zen Master he feels confirmed in his suspicion that the Western Buddhist approach is a spineless imitation of authentic spiritual effort However over the course of a year and a half of bitter initiations relentless meditation and labor intense cold brutal discipline insanity overwhelming lust and false breakthroughs he grows disenchanted with the Asian model as wellTwo Shores of Zen weaves together scenes from Japanese and American Zen to offer a timely compelling contribution to the ongoing conversation about Western Buddhisms stark departures from Asian traditions How far has Western Buddhism come from its roots or indeed how far has it fallen wwwShoresOfZencom
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Bada Shanren created one of the most compelling and distinctive bodies of graphic art in the history of Chinese culture A prince of the Ming imperial family he became a Buddhist monk after the Manchu invasion of China led to the collapse of the Ming dynasty Thirty years later when the turmoil of the conquest had passed he returned to secular life as a painter poet and calligrapher Although portrayed by his contemporaries as a mad eccentric his art reveals a rational genius and evidence suggests that he feigned madness to conceal his inner emotions Despite his enigmatic character he has had a profound influence on later generations of Chinese artists especially those of the 20th century This book provides an analysis of the life and art of Bada Shanren The authors give an historical overview of the period in which Bada Shanren lived discuss his importance in Chinese art history as the consummate scholar artist and provide a comprehensive biography that discusses his genealogy education activities friends and development as an artist More than 400 of Bada Shanrens works are reproduced and 70 representative paintings and works of calligraphy are accompanied by interpretive essays There are also translations of poems and inscriptions most of which have not been previously published
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