{"product_id":"flower-does-not-talk-9781462909711","title":"Flower Does Not Talk","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThese essays by a prominent Zen master are a classic introduction to Zen Buddhism, specifically written for Westerners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe former abbot of Nanzenji Monastary in Kyoto, the Reverend Zenkei Shibayama, understood Western ways, and, in the early 1970s, prepared these introductory essays for English speakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Flower Does Not Talk\u003c\/i\u003e, the author describes the basic characteristics of Zen, the training it calls for, and the Zen Personality, before presenting three typical Zen writings accompanied by informative notes. This book is beautifully illustrated with drawings, photographs of Zen inspired flower arrangements, and paintings by Zen Master Hakuin, is a classic introduction to the core of Buddhist teachings, which provide the basis for the happiness of mankind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zenkei Shibayama, Abbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298095116539,"sku":"9781462909711","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_43312735-3fa8-40fe-851d-dffe01bd21b6.jpg?v=1779190608","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/flower-does-not-talk-9781462909711","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}