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Ray Grigg (Author)
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The premise of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism--an assumption being made by more and more Zen scholars. This is the first book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen. This is a reference that should be read by everyone interested in Taoism and Zen. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer Oct 26 2012
By A. VINE
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I've been a student of Buddhism for many years but have never become a "card carrying" member. Ray Grigg's Tao of Zen helped me understand why. He explores what turn out to be the rather tenuous links between Zen and Buddhism and, by contrast, the very deep links between Zen and Taoism. I now realize that my own philosophical leanings are much more Taoist than Buddhist. Having said that, I enjoyed the book for its insights, its scholarship and its readability. If I have one minor criticism; I found it a bit repetitious in parts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Shedding" the Buddhism in Zen Equals Taoism. Dec 11 2000
By "fakj"
Format:Hardcover
The most definitive and readable work on Zen that I've ever read. In all my years as a student of Zen Buddhism (Soto), I've had a difficult time with the sutras and other Buddhist doctrine. Yet, I continued to enjoy the practice and the members at the Zendo where I studied. I often commented that I felt more a "Zennist" than a Buddhist, but was unable to describe or define the feeling..... Then I stumbled on Mr. Grigg's book. I'm re-reading it now, for the third time in one year. Mr. Grigg's history of Zen and the split with the sixth patriarch:Hui-Neng, was one of the best "enlightenments" I've experienced in my studies. I'd die to study with Mr. Grigg! I'm heading for a small island off B.C.!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable on many levels. Nov 16 2000
By D.Ferguson
Format:Hardcover
A wonderful compilation to say the least. Valuable for the 101 and 501 student alike. Seperated into two halves which could be two seperate books of their own. Probably the best explanation of Tao and Zen I have ever read, despite the obvious paradox of that statement.

My only complaint regarding the core subject matter is regarding Zen being a direct descendant of Tao when the abundance of Quiteist philosphies throughout China should more likely be credited.

A definite purchase for anyone interested in the subject.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Misses The Mark
This book is a work of speculative scholarship by one who does not practice Zen nor the ancient and ingenious yoga of Taoism. Read more
Published on Feb 8 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong On Taoism, Weaker On Zen
This book is immensely enjoyable. It provides a good introduction to the history and principles of Taoism. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004 by William H. Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars Oversimplified division of Taoism and Buddhism
The historical section of this book does a decent job examining how the marriage of Buddhism and Toaism may have taken place. Read more
Published on Jan 27 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the beginning .......... again!
Reading this book when it was first published in 1994, I was naturally surprised to see it re-published in 1999 as a hardback edition that cost far less than my paperback. Read more
Published on July 25 2000 by Robert Eliason
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting history, questionable conclusions
Very readable analysis of Zen trying to squeeze its Taoist feet into Buddhist shoes. I can buy the premise that Zen owes more of its character to Chinese Taoism than to Indian... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2000 by nativewater
5.0 out of 5 stars The Unsayable Finally Clearly Stated
If you think the wisdom of the Tao is hard understand or if you never seemed to get the "punch line" in Zen - This is the book for you! Read more
Published on Feb 23 2000 by Tom Herren
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, without being enlightening.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Zen, balance, or just plain old philosophy. This book clears up common myths and misperceptions about zen and buddhism, and... Read more
Published on Feb 3 2000 by MG
5.0 out of 5 stars Zen without Buddhaism
Zen in its essence always seemed to me to be more connected to Chinese Tao than to Buddhism, although it is joined by name to the more formal religion. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2000 by Morton Rosenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp, clear...a demonstration of real insight.
My reading has included various Buddhist doctrines, even some Tibetan, but the earliest Zen and original Tao have rung truest for me while Buddhism feels too much like the idle... Read more
Published on Oct 22 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Number one on my spiritual quest
This book has been a constant companion ever since I stumbled on it last year. I have read approximately 50 books concerning saying the unsayable, putting our lives into... Read more
Published on Dec 1 1998
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