Thomas Cleary

Dream Conversations

On Buddhism and Zen

• by
• Muso Kokushi

Dream Conversations is a collection of a renowned Japanese master's written replies to questions about the true nature of Zen. In short, simply worded teachings, Muso Kokushi (1275-1351), also known as Muso Soseki, exposes common misconceptions with unprecedented clarity, offering…  Read More

Rational Zen

The Mind of Dogen Zenji

• edited by
• Thomas Cleary

Zen has often been portrayed as being illogical and mystifying, even aimed at the destruction of the rational intellect. These new translations of the thirteenth-century Zen master Dogen—one of most original and important Zen writers—illustrate the rational side of Zen,…  Read More

Transmission of Light

Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan

• translated by
• Thomas Cleary

A translation of the classic Denkoroku by one of the premier translators of Buddhist and Taoist texts illustrates how to arrive at the epiphanic Zen awakening known as satori. The essential initiatory experience of Zen, satori is believed…  Read More

Zen Lessons

The Art of Leadership

• translated by
• Thomas Cleary

This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Chinese Zen masters. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Zen…  Read More

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