Here are the famous sutras or sermons of the Buddha the gathas or hymnsthe intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan and the dharanis orinvocations to expe... » 

Here are the famous sutras or sermons of the Buddha the gathas or hymnsthe intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan and the dharanis orinvocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversationsof the great Buddhist monks intimate dialogues on subjects of momentousimportance. In addition to the written selections all of them translated byDr. Suzuki there are reproductions of many Buddhist drawings and paintingsincluding religious statues found in Zen temples each with an explanation ofits significance and the great series of allegorical paintings The TenOxherding Pictures. «