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“The more a human being feels himself a self, tries to intensify this self and reach a never-attainable perfection, the more drastically he steps out of the center of being.”

Quote by Eugen Herrigel

Book:Zen

Work

This book delves into the principles and practices of Zen, a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes direct experience, mindfulness, and the realization of enlightenment. more

Author

Eugen Herrigel (March 20, 1884 - 1955) was a renowned German author and biographer known for his deep exploration of Eastern philosophy and Japanese culture. more

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