◆ Please be aware that this is an old book published in 1939, and its condition is not perfect. Please consider this before purchasing. ◆ Please be sure to check the images. ◎ The Zen hall, also known as the Sodo or the training hall, is also referred to as the "so-rin" (monastic community) or the "dojo" (place of practice). It is, in essence, a place for educating Zen Buddhist monks. While there are institutions that cater to the needs of individual monks in other areas, they primarily focus on the acquisition of rituals or intellectual training. I believe there is no other organization like the Zen hall that is directly aimed at the practical experience of the Zen doctrine. Furthermore, a distinctive feature of Zen hall education is that laypeople can also participate. Therefore, the Zen hall is not only utilized by specialists but also benefits the general public, making its significance universal and, consequently, having a direct impact on modern life. In particular, Zen has long had a deep relationship with Japanese culture and holds significance in various aspects of Japanese life. The guiding principles of Zen hall education must, therefore, have some influence on our spiritual cultivation. While modern scientific civilization, industrial mechanical civilization, and economic structures may seem far removed from Zen hall life, in my view, it is precisely because of this distance that Zen education should be given greater consideration by the general public. (Daisetz T. Suzuki) ☆ Contents ☆ ⚫︎ The Significance of the Zen Hall in Modern Life: Up to page 28 ⚫︎ The Current Situation and Industrialists (Takuo Godo): From page 29 to page 54 ◉ A5 size. Paperback. 60 pages. Original price: 25 sen ◉ Published May 20, 1939, by the Japan Culture Association ★ Condition - The cover has yellowing, stains, stains on the edges, damage to corners and edges (some small tears), yellowing and damage to the spine, and tears at the top and bottom, and heavy yellowing and stains on the edges and top and bottom of the pages, yellowing and stains on the endpapers, noticeable stains from page 55 to the back cover, yellowing and stains on the pages and the outer edges, a small hole in the margin of page 19 and page 53 (not affecting the text), etc. The condition is not very good due to the age of the book, but there are no problems with reading it.