Zen

The Authentic Gate

By: Yamada Koun

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the 20th century.

Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the listener through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith.

Zen: The Authentic Gate is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or religion.

©2015 Yamada Koun Roshi (P)2020 Yamada Koun Roshi and Wisdom Publications

EXCELLENT LISTEN

This is an excellent book, which requires repeated listenings.
There is so much information and so much to learn from it.
I did get the book to study as I was listening and made numerous notes.
The narrator, mr. Sean Runnette, as usual, is a pleasure to listen to.
My thanks to all involved, JK.

Runnette ruins another Zen title

Will someone please put an end to assigning Zen titles to Sean Runnette? His narration-on-valium and plodding rhythm are completely unsuited to these texts.

Slow down and listen

This book is both practical and interesting. I found a good deal of historical information which helped create perspective. I also found it to be very informative about some of the basics of sitting zazen. Excellent book worth a read.

Didn't enjoy,too many subjects

Hard to maintain a train of thought. Do not recommend this book for serious students wish I could exchange for another book, I will try to remove it from my library.