So striking were the replies of Joshu (778-897 CE) to students' questions, that it was said that his "lips emitted light." His saysing were extremely influential throughout the Zen tradition and are included in many koan anthologies. Now here is the first full English translation of his sayings, lectures, dialogues, poems, and records from his pilgimages. The translation aims for readability rather than literalness; helpful notes illustrate features from the Chinese that might not be evident in English. A historical introudction by the translator a short biography of Joshu, and a useful glossary make The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu an invaluable text for any student of Zen Buddhism.
- ISBN10 1570624143
- ISBN13 9781570624148
- Publish Date 24 November 1998
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 16 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Random House USA Inc
- Edition Shambhala ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 180
- Language English