Pointing at the Moon
By Alexander Holstein. 108 pg., 6" x 8 3/4" paperback. People
around the world value the mind-cleansing, spiritually uplifting benefits
to be gained through the practice of Zen Buddhism. Central to Zen is the
enigmatic koan, a kind of riddle used by masters to shock their students
into greater awareness. In this timeless collection from Chinese masters,
translations of 100 of these question-&-answer riddles are presented.
Each koan is followed by the author's commentary. Enhanced by 85 beautifully
sketched Chinese brush paintings. |