How Long to Read The Spirit of Zen

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spirit of Zen?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Spirit of Zen by Sam van Schaik

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

Description

An engaging introduction to Zen Buddhism, featuring a new English translation of one of the earliest Zen texts Leading Buddhist scholar Sam van Schaik explores the history and essence of Zen, based on a new translation of one of the earliest surviving collections of teachings by Zen masters. These teachings, titled The Masters and Students of the Lanka, were discovered in a sealed cave on the old Silk Road, in modern Gansu, China, in the early twentieth century. All more than a thousand years old, the manuscripts have sometimes been called the Buddhist Dead Sea Scrolls, and their translation...

How long is The Spirit of Zen?

The Spirit of Zen by Sam van Schaik is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spirit of Zen Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Spirit of Zen aloud.

What Reading Level is The Spirit of Zen?

The Spirit of Zen is suitable for students ages 12 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.

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