A Glimpse of Nothingness: Experiences in an American Zen Community

VAN DE WETERING, Janwillem

ISBN 10: 0395204429 / ISBN 13: 9780395204429

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA, 1975

About this Item

This book recounts the author's two-week intensive retreat in the company of an oddly assorted and fascinating group of Americans who have dedicated themselves to the a arduous discipline of Zen meditation. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Glimpse of Nothingness: Experiences in an American Zen Community
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0395204429
• ISBN 13: 9780395204429
• Binding: Cloth w/ DJ in mylar
• Edition: First American Edition
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The author records a two-week intensive retreat with the American assistant of his former Japanese Zen master, his reactions to the company of American disciples, and his achievement of mystical experience after more than ten years of meditation

About the Author

Janwillem Van De Wetering is also the author of a well-known series of offbeat mystery novels. Originally a native of Holland, he lives in Maine.