One Hand Clapping: A Collection of Zen Stories

by Rafe Martin

This book is a collection of Zen stories that have withstood the rest of time. Perhaps it is because Zen is a way of life offering profound insights into human nature, the cosmos and spirituality.

102 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2003

About the author

Rafe Martin is an award-winning author and storyteller, as well as a lay Zen teacher in the Harada-Yasutani koan line. He is founding teacher of Endless Path Zendo, Rochester, NY.

He is the recipient of the prestigious Empire State Award for the body of his work, as well as multiple American Library Association Notable Book Awards and Parent's Choice Gold Awards. He has been featured at such storytelling events as the Joseph Campbell Festival of Myth and Story, The Sierra Storytelling Festival, and the National Storytelling Festival. He is the father of two grown children and lives with his wife, Rose, in Rochester, NY.

Reviews

[Indika de Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen stories are always interesting and fascinating to read and this collection is no exception.

I really enjoyed re-reading previously read stories in a different manner and discovering new stories that made me think.

I really enjoyed this anthology of Zen stories.