Mumonkan, 9780901032669
Paperback
Unlock Zen enlightenment: 48 koans shatter dualistic thinking and reveal truth.

Mumonkan

the gateless gate

$48.56

  • Paperback

    430 pages

  • Release Date

    8 January 2022

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Summary

The Gateless Gate: Unlocking Zen Wisdom Through Koans

The Mumonkan, also known as The Gateless Gate, is a collection of 48 Zen koans compiled in the early 13th century by the Chinese Zen master Mumon Ekai (1183-1260). Alongside the Blue Cliff Record, it stands as a core text of the Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism.

The koans of Mumon Ekai delve into the nature of dualistic conceptualization. Each koan embodies polarities of consciousness, acting as obstacles to insight. Student…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780901032669
ISBN-10:0901032662
Author:Soko Morinaga Roshi
Publisher:The Buddhist Society
Imprint:The Buddhist Society
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:430
Release Date:8 January 2022
Weight:522g
Dimensions:193mm x 130mm x 36mm
About The Author

Soko Morinaga Roshi

Soko Morinaga Roshi was a beloved Zen Master who taught internationally and shared his insights into Zen practice.

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