The Wisdom of the Zen masters

by Irmgard Schloegl

English, Chinese, Japanese (translation)

Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Spirituality

80 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1976

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great explanations of the basic principles of Zen. Wonderful Zen stories that must be pondered.

[Wiktoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wisdom of the Zen Masters, stories and collections of anecdotes that will slow you down and question Life.

A very spontaneous read that I found at the thrift store but one that enlightened me further, opened up my mind to what has always been there, yet first time to be truly seen within me. It makes you question everything, and that’s what makes this life ever so interesting. We are never out of time to just be — our ordinary selves.

Quotes:

“A Zen proverb says: In the landscape of spring there is nothing better nor worse. The flowering branches grow naturally long or short.”

“Master Rinzai: The independent Man of the Way leans on nothing. Do not give yourselves airs, just be your ordinary selves.

“Master Hakuin said that the Great Death was the condition for genuine insight. But to keep it, one must die the Great Death several times.”

[Elizabeth]

c1976 trade paperback