This text accesses the powerful teaching of the original Zen Masters of China
and Japan. The original master and student dialogues are presented, bringing the
reader in touch with the spirit of the occasion. The inspiration drawn and the
following commentaries by the authors place the teachings into context for our
present age. Zen is enormously popular in the West today, and new Buddhist
groups are sprouting up week by week. This book gives the opportunity to bring
to life the best of Zen in a practical and accessible way. It aims to accomodate
the complete beginner, those who wish to penetrate further into the subtleties
and