This collection of 28 teachings by Zen Master Hozumi Gensho reads like aneloquent Dharma chapbook complete with original works of Zen calligraphy.Hozumi Roshi g... » 

This collection of 28 teachings by Zen Master Hozumi Gensho reads like aneloquent Dharma chapbook complete with original works of Zen calligraphy.Hozumi Roshi gently leads the reader through some of the major themes ofBuddhism as presented in the Heart Sutra the Mumonkan Gateless Gate theHekiganroku The Blue Cliff Record and other Zen texts. Ancient and modernmasters are also cited along with passages from the Kansanshi Poems from ColdMountain and the Nanporoku a handbook on the Way of Tea. Hozumi Roshis workhas long been available in Japan and Germany. This is the first time histeachings are available in English.These are things we need to know What is Gratitude How to Live in thePresent Realizing Wisdom Reverence for Life Zazen and The Way of Zen.Readers are sure to be inspired by Hozumi Roshis simple but penetrating textsto discover their own Zen Hearts. «