The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu (Sacred Literature Trust Series) Paperback – May 1, 2010

So striking were the replies of Joshu (778-897 CE) to students' questions that it was said that his "lips emitted light." His saysing 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 pilgimages. The translation aims for readability rather than literalness; helpful notes illustrate features from the Chinese that might not be evident in English. A historical introudction 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. Read more