{"product_id":"dialogues-in-a-dream-the-life-and-zen-teachings-of-muso-soseki-9781614292531","title":"Dialogues in a Dream: The Life and Zen Teachings of Muso Soseki","description":"\u003cb\u003eDrawing on his encyclopedic knowledge, one of the most famous masters in the history of Zen leads us on a grand tour of Buddhist theology in all its timeless relevance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuso Soseki, the renowned fourteenth century Zen master, is today most known for developing the art of traditional Japanese Zen gardening. Even more impressive is his creation of the institutional structure for all Japanese Buddhist temples, which still in use today. \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDialogues in a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the many projects Soseki took on in this final period of his life. Written in the guise of a conversation between Soseki and the shogun, the work covers the breadth of Buddhist philosophy and practice, and includes insightful discussions of prayer, mediation, and the place of study in religious life. His penetrating analysis deepens our appreciation of even the simplest Buddhist practices. \u003cbr\u003e Acclaimed scholar Thomas Yuho Kirchner painstakingly translates this classic text into English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wisdom Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781614292531\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d","brand":"Muso Soseki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44870631162037,"sku":"9781614292531","price":19.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5f2041a9-8fcf-4484-a839-9494965a23eb.jpg?v=1733240799","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dialogues-in-a-dream-the-life-and-zen-teachings-of-muso-soseki-9781614292531","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}