John Daido Loori
JOHN DAIDO LOORI was the spiritual leader and abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, N.Y., and the founder and director of the Mountains and Rivers Order. He was a dharma heir of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and a lineage holder in both the Soto and Rinzai lineages. He was also a painter and photographer with many exhibitions to his credit. He authored numerous other books including The Eight Gates of Zen.
JOHN DAIDO LOORI was the spiritual leader and abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, N.Y., and the founder and director of the Mountains and Rivers Order. He was a dharma heir of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and a lineage holder in both the Soto and Rinzai lineages. He was also a painter and photographer with many exhibitions to his credit. He authored numerous other books including The Eight Gates of Zen. See less
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John Daido Loori book reviews
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The Art of Just Sitting: Essential Writings on the Zen Practice of Shikantaza
Sitting with Buddha
by carper, Sep 11, 2014
Very nice thoughts and commentaries on spiritual life of this Zen tradition. It was a great inspiration, just to think of building the Buddha. Read More
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Sitting with Koans: Essential Writings on Zen Koan Introspection
Excellent book and buy
by JimL, Apr 25, 2013
This is a terrific resource book, particularly on the history and philosophy behind Zen Koan practice, as reflected in both the Rinzai and Soto traditions. It is not, however, a "how to" book. The ... Read More
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Cave of Tigers: Modern Zen Encounters
A fabulous book for any Zen student
by roan, Sep 23, 2007
One can know all and still be empty. Chasing down books of Zen and trying out mantras and koans make it seem like a course to be taken in school. This is the first work I have found that really ... Read More
