Exploring Zen
traditionA journey through Zen's core texts and teachers — from the foundational Platform Sutra through the spare aesthetics of Ryokan to the accessible brilliance of Shunryu Suzuki.
Resources
The Platform Sutra: The Zen Teaching of Hui-nengbook
Red Pine (2006)
Red Pine's acclaimed translation of the Platform Sutra, the foundational Chan text recording Huineng's teachings on sudden awakening.
View resource →Zen Mind, Beginner's Mindbook
Shunryu Suzuki (1970)
One of the great modern spiritual classics, presenting the basics of Zen meditation with remarkable clarity and the joy of insight.
View resource →The Way of Zenbook
Alan Watts (1957)
Influential introduction to Zen Buddhism for Western audiences, tracing its roots from Indian Buddhism through Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen.
View resource →Ryokan — Wisdom of the Mastersvideo
Samaneri Jayasāra
Audio teachings and readings from Ryokan, curated by Samaneri Jayasāra on the Wisdom of the Masters channel.
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