The power and simplicity of the Korean Zen tradition shine in this collection of teachings by a renowned modern master, translated by Martine Batchelor. Kusan Sunim provides a wealth of practical advice for students, particularly with regard to the uniquely Korean practice of
hwadu, or sitting with questioning. An extensive introduction by Stephen Batchelor, author of
Buddhism without Beliefs, provides both a biography of the author and a brief history of Korean Zen.