Delightful work
This brief work is perhaps the most eloquent introduction to Zen that I have ever read. It is a compilation of Zen/Tao stories, koans (zen riddles), and antecdotes. Many of the very short selections are quite entertaining on their own without even considering their Zen aspect. I first read this book decades ago but time has not diminished its value. The translations of these ancient Chinese and Japanese texts is a worthwhile read. I strongly recommend this book to anybody with even the slightest interest in Oriental philosophy.
