101 Zen Stories You've Never Been Told

Zen, a practice rather than a philosophy or doctrine, is explored through short and exemplary stories that reveal its main themes: the need to seek enlightenment through direct experience, the inadequacy of language and logic, the master-disciple relationship, attention to each individual moment, and a love of paradox. You'll find a collection of ancient and contemporary stories and dialogues, anecdotes from the worlds of film, music, and science, modern haiku, and even text messages. Contemporary reflections and traditional insights that touch on all aspects of daily life. A light and profound book, like the Zen discipline itself, with many voices and a touch of subtle humor.