Project Gutenberg 2010-11-14 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 798 Hoover, Thomas 1941 79024119 The Zen Experience Produced by Al Haines "The Zen Experience" by Thomas Hoover is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism through several key figures such as Bodhidharma and Hui-neng, culminating in its development and impact in Japan. Hoover aims to illuminate Zen as a practical philosophy shaped by the experiences of its masters rather than dwelled upon through theoretical teachings. At the start of the work, Hoover introduces the foundational concepts of Zen, emphasizing its reliance on personal experience over mere intellectual abstraction. The opening portion delves into the historical roots of Zen, highlighting the influence of noted figures like Lao Tzu and the Buddha, while setting the stage for the arrival of Bodhidharma in China—deemed the First Patriarch of Zen. Through anecdotes and principles, the text suggests a dichotomy between rational and intuitive thought, presenting Zen not only as a philosophy but as a means of experiencing a deeper existence beyond conventional perception. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Zen Buddhism -- History Zen priests -- Biography BQ Text Category: History - Religious Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 970403 2025-08-14T06:07:31.006887 text/html 975979 2010-11-14T13:51:40 text/html 644222 2025-08-14T06:07:45.999760 application/epub+zip 657225 2025-08-14T06:07:33.822871 application/epub+zip 3749416 2010-11-14T10:31:32 application/pdf 4072960 2010-11-14T20:27:56 application/msword 336243 2025-08-14T06:07:32.240849 application/epub+zip 957044 2025-08-14T06:07:54.640756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 894451 2025-08-14T06:07:44.910814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552625 2022-09-15T15:05:02.706897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 605062 2025-08-14T06:07:28.557866 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 606372 2010-11-14T13:51:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 606379 2010-11-14T13:51:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23704 2025-08-14T06:07:54.804735 application/rdf+xml 13705 2025-08-14T06:07:32.827841 image/jpeg 3550 2025-08-14T06:07:32.533841 image/jpeg 226424 2010-11-14T20:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 3118253 2010-11-14T20:36:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 568381 2010-11-14T20:36:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 3374260 2010-11-14T20:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 226410 2010-11-14T20:36:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 631730 2025-08-14T06:07:31.098850 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog