Xuedou's 100 Odes to Old Cases is recognized as the seminal discourse in Chan Buddhism. In this volume, Steven Heine offers a much-needed translation of this pivotal work along with…

Koans, such as What is the sound of one hand clapping and Does a dog have Buddha-nature? are concise, confusing and often contradictory sayings expressed by ancient masters that serve…

This book provides an innovative and critical analysis, in light of Song dynasty (960-11279) Chinese cultural and intellectual historical trends, of the Blue Cliff Record, the seminal Chan/Zen Buddhist collection…

An essential introduction to the life, writings, and legacy of one of Japan’s most prolific Buddhist masters.

The founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan, Eihei Dogen (1200-1253)…

This book offers a radically different perspective from that of many best-selling authors concerning how the Christian should measure and evaluate travel along God’s path of righteousness. It will endeavor…

Expanding on previous studies of Zen art history, material/visual culture, and religious practice, Zen and Material Culture focuses on the vast range of stuff in Japanese Zen, including beads, bowls…

This volume covers rituals from the early Chan period to modern Japan and key developments that occurred in the Linji/Rinzai and Caodon/Soto schools. It describes how rituals mold the lives…

This book displays the uniqueness and creativity of Japan in terms of the interplay between traditional and postmodern perspectives. It deals with the traditional elements in Japanese culture in the…