Daily Zen Library
The Original Face: An Anthology of Rinzai Zen
The Original Face is an anthology of Japanese Rinzai Zen from the 13th to the 18th centuries. A fundamental experience and comprehension which the Zen masters have urged us to realize is known as the original face. A famous Zen patriarch asked, “Before your father and mother were born, what was your original face?” This volume draws on the sayings and writings of Zen masters who gave up their personal selves to find the truth and have been pointing at this original face for centuries.
Walnut and Oak box
5 7/8" wide x 4 3/4" deep x 3 3/4 high" Walnut and oak complement the design of this lovely smaller box. Accented with unusual wood joinery at the corners, the box is lined and opens with hinges. The attention to detail sets this charming...
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