Wild Ivy The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin

Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) is a towering figure in Japanese Zen Buddhism. A fiery & dynamic teacher & renowned artist, he reformed the Zen Rinzai tradition, which had fallen into stagnation & decline in his time, revitalizing it & ensuring its survival even to our own day. Hakuin emphasized the importance of zazen, or sitting meditation, & is also known for his skillful use of koans (riddles) as a means to insight: the most famous of all koans, What is the sound of one hand clapping?,Ó is attributed to Hakuin. This is the first English translation of Hakuin's intimate self-portrait. It includes reminiscences from his childhood, accounts of his Zen practice & enlightenment experiences, as well as practical advice for students. Illustrated.Hakuin is the author of 'Wild Ivy The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin' with ISBN 9780756764104 and ISBN 0756764106.