This is a collection of the 301 Koans that Dogen used as examples in various places in his Shobogenzo writings. The pages are rife with the clarity of the incidents recorded and have a coherent commentary to explain the cultural references we miss. The collection is not organized per se, nevertheless the stories come alive and move directly in our lives today. We can easily identify with the thirsty monks, and we can learn from the caring responses they get from their masters. This is true of any collection, but this group of stories cuts across all organized collections and classifications. Having so many stories between two covers is a rare find.

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