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Footprints in the Snow : The Autobiography of a Chinese Buddhist Monk
by Yen, Chan Master Sheng
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0385513305
- ISBN 13
- 9780385513302
- Seller
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Long Beach, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: Doubleday, 2008 In this landmark memoir, a renowned Buddhist master traces his spiritual journey against the panoramic story of China from the pre-communist era to the present. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 210 numbered pp; HB w/DJ . Pages: clean, bright, tight; all edges mildly sunned. Cover: medium green paper over boards, white cloth back strip, gilt and reverse titles spine; minimal shelfwear. DJ: unclipped, gilt/green, color photo plus white/black titles front, white titles spine; minimal edge/shelfwear. Very nice copy indeed. Giftable.
Synopsis
In this landmark memoir, a renowned Buddhist master traces his spiritual journey against the panoramic story of China from the pre-Communist era to the present.Master Sheng Yen has devoted much of his life to spreading the teachings of Chinese Buddhism--a practice that antedates the more familiar Japanese and Tibetan traditions--throughout the world. He became known in the United States after he began founding meditation centers here in 1980. Now in his late seventies, he tells the remarkable story of his life and spiritual education in Footprints in the Snow. From descriptions of the private world of Buddhist masters to first-hand accounts of Chinese history, it is a rare document that is both an important look at China's past and a compelling spiritual journey across a lifetime.Sheng Yen's story is of a life lived in the last years of the Republic of China, the Sino-Japanese War, and the founding of the People's Republic of China. An eye-opening slice of modern history as well as an authoritative introduction to an ancient religious tradition, Footprints in the Snow will appeal to spiritual seekers, travelers who want to understand more about China, or anyone looking for a fascinating story.
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- Bookseller
- Independent Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 039450
- Title
- Footprints in the Snow : The Autobiography of a Chinese Buddhist Monk
- Author
- Yen, Chan Master Sheng
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition (stated)
- ISBN 10
- 0385513305
- ISBN 13
- 9780385513302
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2008
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Priests, Buddhism, China, biography, memoir
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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible
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