Shūhō Myōchō known as Daito Kokushi (1283-1338) founded the great training monastery of Daitokuji in Kyoto. His memorial day is on 22nd November.

A historic debate takes place between the Zen school and one hundred monks representing all the other Buddhist sects from the local area.

Religious scholar Joseph Campbell, on the power that myths have in shaping the individual and his or her place within society.

In this Book Extract, a Tibetan Lama explains why even when secret teachings are freely given they still remain a secret to the listener.

Isshū Miura explains the secret to inducing kensho (sudden awakening) through development of the ‘great ball of doubt’.

"when I first started meditating, I had the idea that meditation would make me kinder and happier...

Issa was not only a Buddhist priest but also one of Japan’s greatest Haiku poets. His verses featured in this extract are quite mysterious…

Zen Master Dōgen Zenji on the correct form and practice for sitting Zazen (meditation).

This infamous Zen proverb illustrates an aspect of attachment that we are mostly unaware of.

 A judge has a stone Buddha arrested for theft in this book extract.

Zen master Daiyu explains what taking refuge in the Buddha really means