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History of Zen Buddhism: Paradox and Tension

2018

Many people come into Buddhist belief and practice through Zen, but not many people have an appreciation for its history. In this video we'll take a look at both its more and less legendary history, as well as the internal strains that led to the development of the two major schools of Zen.

27:18 min

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Ken Wilber
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Beyond the Self: Conversations between Buddhism and Neuroscience

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Matthieu Ricard, Wolf Singer
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Andrew Harvey
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Joseph Goldstein
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Wayne W. Dyer
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose

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Jack Kornfield, Daniel J. Siegel (foreword)
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Jack Kornfield (editor)
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Jack Kornfield
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