Zen And The Comic Spirit

Author : Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725209373
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Laughing Buddha written by Conrad Hyers and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been highly acclaimed both as an imaginative way of introducing the Zen tradition to Western readers, and as an important contribution to understanding the fullness of the Zen perspective and way of life.

Author : M. Conrad Hyers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen and the Comic Spirit written by M. Conrad Hyers and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : M. Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Longwood PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9780893415600
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Laughing Buddha written by M. Conrad Hyers and published by Longwood PressLtd. This book was released on 1989 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : M. Conrad Hyers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen and the Comic Spirit written by M. Conrad Hyers and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Zen as in no other religious movement are the principal records, the techniques for spiritual realization, the art and aesthetics, and the portrayal of the spirit and style of its masters so intimately intertwined with the comic spirit and perspective. In the sayings of Zen masters one soon discovers that the object of laughter is really oneself, trapped in the predicament and folly of mankind. The purpose of wit, in Zen teachings, is to reveal the rational approach as a false trail. The author of this study surveys Zen literature to reveal the profound perception and direct experience of reality beneath the seeming playfulness and lightheartedness of Zen Buddhist writers and teachers.

Author : Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1412834988
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spirituality of Comedy written by Conrad Hyers and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand comedy is to understand humanity, for the comic sense is central to what it means to be human. Nearly all the major issues with which human beings have exercised themselves are touched upon in some manner by the comic spirit. Yet education in the art of comedy and in comic appreciation is given little attention in most societies. The Spirituality of Comedy explores the wisdom of comedy and the comic answer to tragedy (in both popular and classical senses of the term). Tragedy is seen as a fundamental problem of human existence, while comedy is its counterweight and resolution. Conrad Hyers has taken a fresh look at comedy from the standpoint of comparative mythology and religion, and thus comedy's spiritual significance. In his unique study of the comic tradition, Hyers explains the difficulty in pinning down themes, structures, plots, or characters that are common to all comedy. Instead he argues that there is an essence of comedy in the area of pattern. He draws upon the rich historical ensemble of types of comic figures: the humorist, comedian, comic hero, rogue, trickster, clown, fool, underdog, and simpleton. He shows how each type incarnates a comic heroism in its own unique manner, offering a profound wisdom and philosophy of life. The approach of this book is broadly interdisciplinary, with materials and interpretations introduced from the various fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences as they illuminate both the tragic and comic sensibilities. The methodological thread that draws this all together is an analysis of the major types of comic figures in terms of the myths and legends associated with them, the rituals they produce and enact, and the symbolism of the comic figures themselves. Written in a very readable literary style, The Spirituality of Comedy will appeal to psychologists, social scientists, clergy, philosophers, and students of literature.

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ISBN 13 : 9780804814454
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen Comics (II) written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read one or two of the witty and provocative Zen riddles in this book, and you will find, in the words of Zen, that "nothing is left for you but to laugh." In Ioanna Salajan's delightful drawings, the Old Monk and his disciples spread the message of Zen through stories and koan that are as hilarious as they are profound, as meaningful as they are mysterious. This book dips further into the treasures of Zen wisdom that furnished the first volume of Zen Comics, which has enjoyed extraordinary popularity around the world. Due to the concise self-contained nature of the Zen riddle, those who have not read the first volume can start just as well with this second one. The comic strip turns out to be an ideal medium to communicate the Zen spirit, in which laughter deflates pretension, and a good rap on the head may transcend all logic. A koan is a paradox used in Zen Buddhism as an instrument of meditation, a bit of apparent nonsense that forces one to abandon dependence on reason and break through to sudden intuitive understanding. The Old Monk, a wise and whimsical character, dispenses enlightenment to his disciples (and perhaps the reader) through these ironic, rapier-like verbal thrusts ... or sometimes a whack with a stick. Zen teaches that it is not where you are going, but how you are going. Truley there is no better way to go than with these fresh but eternal gems of insight.

Author : Conrad Hyers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1592444954
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Laughing Buddha written by Conrad Hyers and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-26 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been highly acclaimed both as an imaginative way of introducing the Zen tradition to Western readers, and as an important contribution to understanding the fullness of the Zen perspective and way of life.

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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780804811200
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen Comics written by and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1974 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comics communicate the Zen spirit perfectly. Laughter deflates pretension and a good rap on the head sometimes transcends so-called logic. In the words of Zen, "Nothing is left for you but to laugh!"

Author : Thomas E. Ford
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110755807
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies written by Thomas E. Ford and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies consolidates the cumulative contributions in theory and research on humor from 57 international scholars representing 21 different countries in the widest possible diversity of disciplines. It organizes research in a unique conceptual framework addressing two broad themes: the Essence of Humor and the Functions of Humor. Furthermore, scholars of humor have recognized that humor is not only a universal human experience, it is also inherently social, shared among people and woven into the fabric of nearly every type of interpersonal relationship. Scholars across all academic disciplines have addressed questions about the essence and functions of humor at different "levels of analysis" relating to how narrowly or broadly they conceptualize the social context of humor. Accordingly, the editors have organized each broad thematic section into four subsections defined by "level of analysis." The book first addresses questions about individual psychological processes and text properties, then moves to questions involving broader conceptualizations of the social context addressing humor and social relations, and humor and culture. By providing a comprehensive review of foundational work as well as new research and theoretical advancements across academic disciplines, the De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies will serve as the foremost authoritative research handbook for experienced humor scholars as well as an essential starting point for newcomers to the field, such as graduate students seeking to conduct their own research on humor. Further, by highlighting the interdisciplinary interest of new and emerging areas of research the book identifies and defines directions for future research for scholars from every discipline that contributes to our understanding of humor.

Author : David Feltmate
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040012019
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Religion and Humour written by David Feltmate and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and lively introduction to exploring the intersection of religion and humour evaluates existing scholarship and methodologies within the field, arguing for a culturally critical approach to the study. Hinged on a qualitative sociological framework, this book asks questions about the construction, presentation, and purpose of humour in religious contexts. It is broken down by theoretical approach, with chapters covering: a “comparative religions” approach; a theological approach; how social sciences offer us useful tools for research; and a review of existing theoretical models. As the first volume to introduce the field of religion and humour, this engaging book is essential reading for students approaching the topic for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in related fields such as religion and popular culture and humour studies.