Koji Sato

The first half of this book consists of photographs, with captions, of life in the Empuku-ji Monastery. The second half is a history and description of Zen with a focus on the monastic life. A portion of the inside flap states that "The text discusses the tradition and creativity of the Zen monk's life, the way of enlightenment, and the monastic training of Zen monks of the past. Included also is an account of life in a Zen-influenced Tokyo commune where the members combine zazen meditation and sutra recitation with Yoga exercises, traditional fencing, choral singing, and a vegetarian diet."… (mehr)