David Scott (6) (1944–)

This is a largely supeficial overview of Zen buddhism. There is history on India, Buddha himself and the spread into China and then Japan. Such standard Buddhism the Eight-Fold Path and Noble Truths are present. The classic text of what I know as The Ten Bulls (here "The Ox-herding Pictures") is here with commentary. Practical overview of monastic life in Asia and the West rounds out the book.

I was suprised to lear Zun monk nuns were formally inferior to male monks and I liked the Zen show more monastery details of life: from the raked garden to the flower festooned outhouse show less

eh, its fine. if ur going to read one book on zen, or a first book on zen, i do not recommend this

its simple, direct, and covers some good ground. but its selection of material and organization is haphazard and unhelpful, and the writing makes little attempt to engage the reader or to demonstrate the core of zen in & thru the style of writing

just another vague summary introduction to western mayahana with nothing new to offer, there r WAY better books out there

This book covers all the Oriental fighing arts from aikido to karate (including Thai boxing and Chinese kung-fu) but it is not an instructional book. Rather it is written to provide the novice and would-be practitioner with an understanding of what the fighting arts aim to achieve, spiritually and physically. It is also a guide through the complexities of choosing an art, and to the various training methods and equipment, diet and fitness. David Scott and Mick Pappas, both experienced karate show more instructors, have assembled a team of experts to advise on these topics, so that any beginner will feel at ease with the unfamiliar etiquette, language and ideas of the training hall.

In addition to these informative essays, The Fighting Arts: Choosing the Way provides a comprehensive 'access' section on clubs and associations (with addresses and phone numbers), and a carefully selected further reading list.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Contributors' biographies
Introduction D. Scott
1 The benefits of martial arts training H. Cook
Part One
2 Martial arts of the world H. Cook
3 Karate: History and styles H. Cook
4 Training aids and traditional equipment H. Cook
5 The history of zen and the martial arts
Part Two
6 Finding a club and dojo etiquette M. Pappas
7 Progress and development M. Pappas and D. Scott
8 Preliminary and maintenance fitness work A. Roberts
9 Fitness A. Rokberts
10 Nutrition and diet D. Scott
11 Competition karate T. Daley
Part Three
A guide to futher reading D. Scott and H. Cook (bibliography)
Contact addresses M. Pappas
Index show less

I got it on sale a long time back and it has become my favorite cookbook.

All the recipes are unique, healthy, light, and delicious.