# Zen Essence

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- Authors: [Thomas Cleary](https://www.bookquiver.com/thomas-cleary), [Linji](https://www.bookquiver.com/linji-yixuan), [Dahui Zonggao](https://www.bookquiver.com/dahui-zonggao), [Xuedou](https://www.bookquiver.com/xuedou), [Yuanwu Keqin](https://www.bookquiver.com/yuanwu-keqin)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2000-05-02

## Description

Drawn from the records of Chinese Zen masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, this collection may surprise some readers. In contrast to the popular image of Zen as an authoritarian, monastic tradition...

## Editions

### Zen Essence

- Publisher: shambhala
- ISBN: 978-15-7062-588-6
- Pages: 136
- Published: 2000-05-02
- Language: en_US