Discover the original nature of Zen in ancient China with David Hinton's "China Root: Taoism, Chan, and Original Zen." This compelling guide reveals how Ch'an Buddhism was an extension of China's native Taoism, offering an earthy, empirical vision distinct from Indian Buddhism. Hinton describes Ch'an as a radical practice for ecological liberation, integrating individual consciousness with a harmonious cosmos. Explore core Ch'an concepts like meditation, mind, and awakening as they were originally understood in ancient China. Hinton's insightful analysis, presented with clarity and elegance, also highlights how this original understanding has been largely lost in contemporary American Zen due to its migration through Japan to the West. Whether you are a Zen practitioner or simply curious about Eastern philosophies, this book offers a transformative perspective on yourself and the world. It features 176 pages of profound wisdom. Product Summary: Shambhala Publications Inc, China Root, Taoism, Chan, Original Zen, David Hinton, Paperback, English, 176 pages, ISBN 9781611807134, Release Date 29/09/2020.