These writings were translated from their Chinese versions, as given in the Taisho Gemban Daizokyo (the great collection of Scriptures and other religious writings in Chinese and Japanese) or in other reliable scholarly editions, by Rev. Hubert Nearman, with Rev. Master P.T.N.H. Jiyu-Kennett and Rev. Daizui MacPhillamy as consultants and editors. As with other translations from Shasta Abbey Press, these new translations make the Soto Zen tradition's writings easily accessible and comprehensible for western Buddhists. This book provides invaluable guidance for Buddhist practice.
Buddhist Writings is handsomely covered with a durable plastic jacket with gold embossed lettering. Buddhist Writings is also specially bound so it will lie flat when open and, is pocket-sized for easy handling.
