How Long to Read China Root

How Long Does it Take to Read China Root?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read China Root by David Hinton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A beautifully compelling and liberating guide to the original nature of Zen in ancient China by renowned author and translator David Hinton. Buddhism migrated from India to China in the first century C.E., and Ch'an (Japanese: Zen) is generally seen as China's most distinctive and enduring form of Buddhism. In China Root, however, David Hinton shows how Ch'an was in fact a Buddhist-influenced extension of Taoism, China's native system of spiritual philosophy. Unlike Indian Buddhism's abstract sensibility, Ch'an was grounded in an earthy and empirically-based vision. Exploring this vision,...

How long is China Root?

China Root by David Hinton is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read China Root Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read China Root aloud.

What Reading Level is China Root?

China Root is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy China Root?

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