An excellent presentation of the depth and mystery of Zen. The author presents the most difficult doctrines of Mahayana Buddhism with remarkable clarity in a simple and concise manner.

There is no better book on Zen, especially for a Western scholar. The first authentic book on Chinese Ch'an (Zen). The author lived and trained in Chinese monasteries and was later initiated into Tibetan Buddhism (Kagyupa). He is well aware of the particular difficulties and problems faced by Western Zen scholars.

It is an outstanding book that will prove invaluable for all Zen scholars, essential for beginners but also for serious students.

The Middle Way, Journal of the Buddhist Society