Aitken, Robert
The Gateless Barrier: The Wu-Men Kuan (Mumonkan)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780865474420
- author:
- Aitken, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- North Point Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 332
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 20mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Gateless Barrier: A Fundamental Collection of Zen Koans This collection of forty-eight koans is considered one of the most important works in the literature of Zen Buddhism. Gathered together by a thirteenth-century master, it provides profound insights into the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. Translated with commentary by Robert Aitken, this edition makes the teachings of Zen accessible to serious students and relevant to contemporary social concerns. The original text is supplemented by Aitken's own commentary, offering a unique perspective on the fundamental principles of Zen Buddhism.
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