A flock of fools

An introduction to zen buddhism

One of the world’s leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible,...

Essays in zen buddhism

Manual of zen buddhism

Here are the famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha; the gathas, or hymns; the intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan; and the dharanis, or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks — intimate dialogues on subjects of mom...

Secret oral teachings in tibetan buddhist sects

This is an account of the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Buddhism.

The fruitful darkness

Zen: tradition and transition