Hakuin Zenji: 2 books

Poison Blossoms from a Thicket of Thorns

by Hakuin Zenji
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014

“The authoritative . . . essential set of texts from the great [Zen] master . . . edgy, practical and often funny” (Gary Snyder, Pulitzer Prize–winning author). Born in the 17th century, Hakuin Zenji is one of the greatest and most influential figures in Zen Buddhism. In addition to being...

Complete Poison Blossoms from a Thicket of Thorn

The Zen Records of Hakuin Ekaku

by Hakuin Zenji
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2017

Following his translation of just over half the original text in 2014, Norman Waddell presents the complete teaching record of Zen master Hakuin, now available in English with extensive explanations, notes, and even the wry, helpful comments that students attending Hakuin’s lectures inscribed in...