{"product_id":"the-zen-understanding-of-man","title":"The Zen Understanding of Man","description":"What distinguishes human beings from other animals and creatures, and what does religion-in particular, Zen Buddhism-have to do with human nature ?\nIn this book, Richard DeMartino (1922-2013), the pre-eminent Western Zen thinker of the 20th century presents the Zen understanding of man and his problematic nature (\"human beings do not know who they are\"); of awakening to his true nature (True Self); and of the Zen path leading to this Self-awakening. DeMartino's analysis in this book of the resolution to man's fundamental problem, and of the basic features of Zen methodology to achieve this goal, constitute his fullest discussion of these topics.\nThough teaching at Temple University in Philadelphia for some twenty years until his retirement in 1986, DeMartino was a reclusive thinker who shunned the limelight and was known to few outside the circle of his colleagues and students in Philadelphia.\nThe present volume contains Richard DeMartino's hitherto unpublished Ph. D. dissertation of 1969. While other writings of his (published in 2021 and 2022) discuss some topics in greater detail, DeMartino's doctoral dissertation contains his unequalled comprehensive discussion of Zen.\nWith this book, UniversityMedia's trilogy of Richard DeMartino's main writings is complete:\nHuman Nature and Zen (2021). ISBN 978-3-906000-17-6\nZen Encounters (2022). ISBN 978-3-906000-22-0\nThe Zen Understanding of Man (2023). ISBN 978-3-906000-32-9\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 390600032X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.390600032X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Demartino, Richard\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337050259517,"sku":"BVV.390600032X.G","price":23.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/390600032X-0.jpg?v=1783817761","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-zen-understanding-of-man","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}