The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

A fiery and intensely dynamic Zen teacher and artist, Hakuin (1686-1769) is credited with almost single-handedly revitalizing Japanese Zen after three hundred years of decline. As a teacher, he placed special emphasis on koan practice, inventing many new koans himself, including the famous, "What is the sound of one hand clapping" The text translated here offers an excellent introduction to the work of this extraordinary teacher.