Seung Sahn

Korean Zen master and founder of the Kwan Um School of Zen, known for bringing Korean Seon (Zen) practice to the West and establishing multiple Zen centers internationally.

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  1. 1. Dropping Ashes On The Buddha

    The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn

    A compact, accessible collection of short teachings, dialogues, letters, and koans offering practical Zen instruction, often delivered with blunt humor and paradox to jolt students into direct experience beyond intellectualization. It emphasizes the cultivation of a “don’t-know” mind and continuous practice in everyday life, urging readers to let go of attachments to forms, concepts, and rituals in order to realize awakening. The tone is conversational and pointed, translating classical Zen insight into clear, sometimes startling guidance for modern practitioners.

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