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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 Uchiyamas 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 to the heart of Zen practice showing how Zen Buddhism can be a deep and lifesustaining activity She goes on to say Uchiyama looks at what a person is what a self is how to develop a true self not separate from all things one that can settle in peace in the midst of life

By turns humorous philosophical and personal Opening the Hand of Thought is above all a great book for the Buddhist practitioner Its a perfect followup for the listener who has heard Zen Meditation in Plain English and is especially useful for those who have not yet encountered a Zen teacher