This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX B MR. SHAW'S "COMMON SENSE ABOUT THE WAR" It is my purpose to co[...]

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THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU

- to appreciate the significance of this particular school of Buddhism, famous for its focus on meditation and self-awakening

- to understand the history of Zen and the 'Ways of Zen'

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