Zen flesh, zen bones

Zen Flesh, Zen Bones offers a remarkable collection of primary sources that enable readers to experience the meaning of Zen directly.

It includes 101 Zen Stories, a collection of tales recounting the experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen Buddhist teachers over more than five centuries; The Gateless Gate, a famous collection of Zen koans; Ten Bulls, a commentary on the stages of awareness leading to enlightenment; and Centering, an ancient text from India considered to provide the foundations for Zen Buddhism.

First published in 1957, the book has inspired leading Zen teachers, students, and practitioners around the world and remains highly popular today.