Koans: The Lessons of Zen

by Manuela Dunn-Mascetti

First edition, very collectible like new, rarer more beautiful edition, (not like picture) square not rectangular boards with beautiful mount fuji and dragon on cover, black paper endpapers and flypages. Illustrated with First edition, very collectible like new, rarer more beautiful edition, (not like picture) square not rectangular boards with beautiful mount fuji and dragon on cover, black paper endpapers and flypages. Illustrated with 30 beautiful full color lithograph Japanese print reproductions from Hyperion Press. 56 pp from Hyperion Press. 56 pp

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

64 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[John Scott]

Some good elements, but I would have preferred a deeper discussion of the koans themselves.

[Tiffany]

I liked this book. From what I understood, it’s a collection of problematic situations which don’t really have logical solutions — they’re meant to make you realize a concept. I wish there was more of an explanation of this concept from the author in the beginning, because it felt as though the author was speaking to someone who already knew about this topic. Regardless, it was an enjoyable read that got me thinking more deeply.