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The Gateless Barrier - (Paperback)

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  • The Gateless Barrier is generally acknowledged to be the fundamental koan collection in the literature of Zen.
  • About the Author: Robert Aitken, Roshi of the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, is the author of Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover.
  • 332 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Buddhism

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The Gateless Barrier is generally acknowledged to be the fundamental koan collection in the literature of Zen. Gathered together by Wu-men (Mumon), a thirteenth-century master of the Lin-chi (Rinzai) school, it is composed of forty-eight koans, or cases, each accompanied by a brief comment and poem by Wu-men.

Robert Aitken, one of the premier American Zen masters, has translated Wu-men's text, supplementing the original with his own commentary -- the first such commentary by a Western master -- making the profound truths of Zen Buddhism accessible to serious contemporary students and relevant to current social concerns.



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The 'Gateless Barrier' is generally acknowledged to be the fundamental koan collection in the literature of Zen. Gathered together by Wu-men (Mumon), a thirteenth-century master of the Lin-chi (Rinzai) school, it is composed of forty-eight koans, or cases, each accompanied by a brief comment and poem by Wu-men.



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"Aitken Roshi poses these koans in a manner accessible to Westerners through his depiction of his personal struggles with them (as a student) and his approach to them as a teacher. His commentary allows the transformative power of this traditional koan collection to come alive for modern students." --Joko Beck, author of Everyday Zen

"[Aiken] has cultivated the moon of Zen for over half a century. I trust the rich and juicy harvest . The Gateless Barrier will be the door to open the Treasure House which has neither inside nor outside." --Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi, Abbot, Zen Center of Los Angeles




About the Author



Robert Aitken, Roshi of the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, is the author of Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.02 Inches (H) x 6.18 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.12 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 332
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Buddhism
Publisher: North Point Press
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1991
TCIN: 90808340
UPC: 9780865474420
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-5623
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of The Gateless Barrier?

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Q: What type of literature does this book belong to?

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Q: How does Aitken's commentary enhance the text?

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  • A: Aitken's commentary makes the koans more accessible and relevant to contemporary readers.

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Q: What is the main focus of The Gateless Barrier?

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  • A: It focuses on a collection of forty-eight koans from Zen literature.

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Q: What is the significance of Wu-men in this book?

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  • A: Wu-men, a thirteenth-century master, compiled the koans featured in this collection.

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