The Garden of Flowers and Weeds - by Matthew Juksan Sullivan (Hardcover)

The Garden of Flowers and Weeds is a groundbreaking new translation of key Zen Buddhist text that has the potential to awaken dormant human potential.

This book provides clear, straightforward commentaries on each of the one hundred koans in The Blue Cliff Record, making it accessible and relevant to a wider public while honoring the tradition.

With its concise but highly informative historical comments and contemporary reflections on the koans, this book will be of great interest to all teachers and practitioners of Zen who wish to learn more about the classic writings, regardless of their particular style of training.

The commentaries are original, authentic, and insightful, providing a valuable addition to what is so far available.

The book also succeeds in bringing the freshness and immediacy of Chan/Seon/Zen, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Zen teaching or practice.