Name: The Compass of Zen
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Seung Sahn

Sungsan Tae Sŏnsa

"The Compass of Zen is a simple, clear, and often hilarious presentation of the essential teachings of the main Buddhist traditions--culminating in Zen--by one of the most beloved Zen masters of our time."--P. [4] of cover.

The Compass of Zen

A simple, exhaustive—and often hilarious—presentation of the essence of Zen by a modern Zen Master of considerable renown In his many years of teaching throughout the world, the Korean-born Zen Master Seung Sahn has become known for his ability to cut to the heart of Buddhist teaching in a way that is strikingly clear, yet free of esoteric and academic language. In this book, based largely on his talks, he presents the basic teachings of Buddhism and Zen in a way that is wonderfully accessible for beginners—yet so rich with stories, insights, and personal experiences that long-time meditation students will also find it a source of inspiration and a resource for study.

Michael Springer

Excessively readable and informative, this book is full of fun Buddhist stories and jokes to help clarify the meaning of various sutras and the differences between types of Buddhism. This is probably the most accessible book about Buddhism I've read to date.

The Compass of Zen

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