From AudioFile
The essence of Zen--as a way of life, a religion, an aesthetic--can be found in the works of the Zen canon. Reps draws short stories and vignettes from such classic works as The Gateless Gate and 101 Zen Stories to help listeners come closer to answering the question: What is Zen? Peter Coyote, a student of Zen for more than 20 years, is well suited as a narrator of these tales. He reads in a calm voice with a patience and presence that reflect the Zen concept of mindfulness. To maintain the tranquility of this program, soft meditation bells ring between selections. P.B.J. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

ANNOTATION

First published in 1957, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones introduced a generation of Americans to Zen (selling over 600,000 copies). Included here are four Zen and pre-Zen classics: 101 Zen Stories, The Gateless Gate, The Ten Bulls and Centering.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Here, in one volume are four original sources for Zen 101: Zen Stories, The Gateless Gate, Bulls, and Centering Together serve as a desirable volume of source readings for one already familiar with Zen. For the reader not familiar with Zen, this is an ideal introduction.

FROM THE CRITICS

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