Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice

by Kosho Uchiyama

Book Overview

For over thirty years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic.

This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening the Hand of Thought "goes directly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0861713575
• ISBN13: 9780861713578
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

One of the best

I found this book through Shohaku Okamura of Sanshin Zen Community. It is by far one of the best books on the subject of Zen Buddhism. The writing style is very relaxed, as though a friend were teaching you the concepts. If you’re interested in Buddhism or zen meditation, this is a wonderful purchase.