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A Zen forest : sayings of the masters

translated by Sōiku Shigematsu ; foreword by Gary Snyder

(Companions for the journey, 6)

White Pine Press, c2004

Other Title

A Zen forest : Zen sayings

Zenrin kushū

Zudokko

禅林句集

塗毒鼓

Uniform Title

Zenrin kushū

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Selected translation of Zenrin kushūand Zudokko

Originally published: New York : Weatherhill , 1981

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The essence of Zen is contained in the phrases and poems presented here, along with an introduction by Gary Snyder. The sayings range from profound to mystifying to comical and appear in vivid, poetic English. First compiled in 15th century Japan, the book contains Zen phrases and verses taken from Zen classics, sutras, and the poetry of China.

Table of Contents

  • Foreword by Gary Snyder
  • Introduction, Acknowledgements
  • The Sayings.

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