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# The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment

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The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment : Kapleau, Roshi P.: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: Fantastic and Insightful - I came to this book because Michael Singer said he read it during his initial spiritual awakening. This book has helped me gain a deep understanding of Zen Buddhism and how to practice Zazen. One major contribution to my spriritual pursuit was and is the need to improve my flexibility. The book provides some exercises to do in order to achieve this so that one can get into the half lotus and then eventually into the fill lotus. Once again, definitely a beneficial read for the spiritual aspirant, at the least will simply add to one’s knowledge of the different ways in which humans of old have achieved enlightenment.
Review: Great - A serious book that quietly rearranges your brain This isn’t a “light read before bed” kind of Zen book unless you enjoy existential awakenings at 2am. It’s deep, authentic, and incredibly well put together. The teachings feel real, grounded, and surprisingly practical.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 55,461 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 24 in Sutras 29 in Zen Buddhism 36 in Zen Philosophy |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (860) |
| Dimensions  | 13.1 x 2.6 x 20.1 cm |
| Edition  | 35th ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 0385260938 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385260930 |
| Item weight  | 391 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | 27 Feb. 1989 |
| Publisher  | Anchor Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic and Insightful
*by S***M on 7 October 2024*

I came to this book because Michael Singer said he read it during his initial spiritual awakening. This book has helped me gain a deep understanding of Zen Buddhism and how to practice Zazen. One major contribution to my spriritual pursuit was and is the need to improve my flexibility. The book provides some exercises to do in order to achieve this so that one can get into the half lotus and then eventually into the fill lotus. Once again, definitely a beneficial read for the spiritual aspirant, at the least will simply add to one’s knowledge of the different ways in which humans of old have achieved enlightenment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by P***Y on 4 February 2026*

A serious book that quietly rearranges your brain This isn’t a “light read before bed” kind of Zen book unless you enjoy existential awakenings at 2am. It’s deep, authentic, and incredibly well put together. The teachings feel real, grounded, and surprisingly practical.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ☀️☀️
*by W***H on 6 August 2025*

Good book, interesting read

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