The Three Pillars Of Zen
By Philip Kapleau, 441 Pages, Paperback.
Through explorations of the three pillars of Zen-teaching, practice, and enlightenment-Roshi Philip Kapleau, who has played a key role in bringing Zen Buddhism to America, presents a comprehensive overview of the history and discipline of Zen Buddhism. An established classic, this updated and revised edition features new photographs, as well as a new afterword by Bodhin Kjolhede, who succeeded Philip Kapleau as abbot of the Rochester Zen center, one of the oldest and most influential Zen centers in America.