Daily Zen Library


Sun-Face Buddha: The Teachings of Ma-Tsu and the Hung-Chou School of Ch’an

A translation of the primary materials on the life and teachings of Ma-Tsu (709-788), the successor to the great sixth patriarch and the greatest Ch'an master in history, Hui-Neng (638-713). The book should be invaluable to all who wish to study the development of the Zen thought and philosophy over the course of history.

Han-shan in the wood

8" long x 5" wide x 2 3/4" high Who was Han-shan?  Over the years we have had countless poems from this T'ang era poet-recluse, Han-shan.  This box has a most interesting story.  Before the wood was cut there was no indication th...

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