The Gateless Gate · the Classic Book of Zen Koans
- Authors
- Yamada, Koun
- Publisher
- Wisdom Publications MA
- Tags
- philosophy , spirituality , religion
- ISBN
- 9780861719716
- Date
- 1228-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 6.48 MB
- Lang
- en
A collection of 48 Chan (Zen) koans compiled in the early 13th century by the Chinese Zen master Wumen Huikai (無門慧開; Japanese: Mumon Ekai; 1183–1260). Wumen's preface indicates that the volume was published in 1228. Each koan is accompanied by a commentary and verse by Wumen.