The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu

"So striking were the replies of Joshu (778-897 CE) to students' questions, that it was said that his "lips emitted light." His sayings were extremely influential throughout the Zen tradition and are included in many koan anthologies. Now here is the first full English translation of his sayings, lectures, dialogues, poems, and records from his pilgrimages. The translation aims for readability rather than literalness; helpful notes illustrate features from the Chinese that might not be evident in English. A historical introduction by the translator, a short biography of Joshu, and a useful glossary make The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu an invaluable text for any student of Zen Buddhism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved… (more)