Product Description

The only book available in the West which clearly explains the philosophy, principles, and practice of Zen, "The Complete Book of Zen" draws upon the fundamental teaching of Hui Neng's Platform Sutra, considered by many to be the "bible" of Zen Buddhism.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1574389 in Books
• Published on: 1998-08
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 324 pages

About the Author
Wong Kiew Kit has practised and taught Shaolin arts and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of several books on oriental wisdom.

Customer Reviews

Extremely thorough Zen reference
I found this book to be an extremely indepth reference of Zen Buddhism. In comparison to others that I have read I found this to be very easy to understand, and with such a subject as Zen that is not an easy task. As simple as it is, with its all of its vast information and insight, one could read this book 100 times and get something new from it each time. I would definately recommend this book to anyone, from someone with a new curiosity about Zen, to a master seeking new insight and enlightenment.

Simply Excellent
I've read the Hebrew translation, and it was absolutley splendid. After several vague books of Zen and Budhism, it was throughly eye-opening to follow Master WWK, as he leads readers through the basics of both, carefully detailing Zen from basic principles to more elaborate questions, and never leaving your hand.

You know those rare thrills you get out of learning something that really means something? This is it. If you want to understand Zen, that's the one book you should begin with.

Complete and Comprehendable
I have read numerous books on Zen, and this is definately the best. In this book, Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit gives insight into every aspect of Zen history, philosophy and practice, as well as a clear explaination of Buddhism itself. I had been considering Zen Buddhism as my own religion for awhile, and after gaining a thourough understanding from this book, I have decided that, yes, I am a Zen Buddhist!