The Laughing Buddha: Zen and the Comic Spirit by Conrad Hyers (English) Paperbac

Description: The Laughing Buddha by Conrad Hyers This book has been highly acclaimed both as an imaginative way of introducing the Zen tradition to Western readers, and as an important contribution to understanding the fullness of the Zen perspective and way of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Conrad Hyers has served as Professor of the History of Religion and Chair of the Department of Religion at both Beloit College and at Gustavus Adolphus College. He is also an ordained Presbyterian minister, and author of Zen and the Comic Spirit, The Meaning of Creation, Once-Born, Twice-Born Zen, And God Created Laughter, and editor of Holy Laughter: Essays on Religion in the Comic Perspective Review ""Superb pieces on the comic perspective in Zen literature and art. The contrast of the mythic and everyday worlds is wonderfully illuminating. My admiration for the way in which these Japanese and Chinese Buddhist themes are handled."" -- Joseph Campbell ""Profoundly impressive. A fine contribution, unique of its kind, to the literature on Zen Buddhism."" -- Christmas Humphreys Review Quote "Superb pieces on the comic perspective in Zen literature and art. The contrast of the mythic and everyday worlds is wonderfully illuminating. My admiration for the way in which these Japanese and Chinese Buddhist themes are handled." -- Joseph Campbell "Profoundly impressive. A fine contribution, unique of its kind, to the literature on Zen Buddhism." -- Christmas Humphreys Details ISBN1592444954 Author Conrad Hyers Short Title LAUGHING BUDDHA Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1592444954 ISBN-13 9781592444953 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Subtitle Zen and the Comic Spirit Country of Publication United States Qualifications Th.M., Ph.D. Place of Publication Eugene Residence MN, US Pages 210 DOI 10.1604/9781592444953 DEWEY 294.3/927 UK Release Date 2004-01-26 AU Release Date 2004-01-26 NZ Release Date 2004-01-26 US Release Date 2004-01-26 Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2004-01-26 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98309707;

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