Alexander Gardner - A very enjoyable meditation on the curious thing called 'Zen' -not the Japa

A very enjoyable meditation on the curious thing called 'Zen' -not the Japanese religious tradition but rather the Western clich of Zen that is embraced in advertising, self-help books, and much more. . . . Yamada, who is both a scholar of Buddhism and a student of archery, offers refreshing insight into Western stereotypes of Japan and Japanese culture, and how these are received in Japan.

- Alexander Gardner

topic: Religious, Book, Buddhism, Japanese Culture, Religious Traditions, Self Help Books, Help Book