Manual of Zen Buddhism (Forgotten Books) (ISBN 160506131X)

Setting out:
To find your way home, you must leave the house. Many have sought the path, as illustrated within this book. In the west all roads lead to Rome, but not all paths lead to enlightenment... To hear, we must listen - this book sets out to lend an Eastern voice to the Western ear and express the thoughts behind the words.

Zen Manual:
This was fully intended to be an actual Zen manual, full of liturgy, ritual and explanations. D.T. Suzuki, the preimminent and enthusiastic ordained Japanese Zen Scholar, presents the subject matter as always with perfect confidence and numerous flying sparks. Good book to have on hand if learning how to perform formal Japanese Zen liturgy or hosting your own sittings.

Zen Classic:
This is a classic book and important for any Zen Buddhist Library. I am very happy that it is still available.

Table of Contents:
For your information: Here is the Table of Contents: I. GATHAS AND PRAYERS: 1. On Opening the Sutra 2. Confession 3. The Threefold Refuge 4. The Four Great Vows 5. The Worshipping of the Sarira 6. The Teaching of the Seven Buddhas 7. The Gatha of Impermanence 8. The Yemmei Kwannon Ten-Clause Sutra 10. General Prayer 11. Prayer of the Bell. II. THE DHARANIS: 1. Dharani of Removing Disasters 2. Dharani of the Great Compassionate One 3. Dharani of the Victorious Buddha-Crown. III. THE SUTRAS: The Prajnaparamita-hridaya-sutra, or Shingyo (complete) 2. The Kwannongyo, or "Samantamukha Parivarta" (complete) 3. The Kongokyo, or Vajracchedika (The first half and extracts from the second half) 4. The Lanikavatara Sutra, or Tyogakyo (Extracts) 5. The Tyogonkyo, or Surangama Sutra (resume). IV. FROM THE CHINESE ZEN MASTERS 1. Bodhidharma on the Twofold Entrance to the Tao 2.The Third Patriarch on "Believing in Mind" 3. From Hui-neng's Tan-ching 4. Yoka Daaishi's "Song of Enlightenment" 5. Baso (Ma-tsu) and Sekito (Shih-tou) 6. Obaku's (Huang-po) Sermon from "Treatise on the Essentials of the Transmission of Mind" 7. Gensha on the Three Invalids (from the Hekiganshu or Pi-yen Chi) 8. The Ten Oxherding Pictures, I The Ten Oxherding Pictures, II. V. FROM THE JAPANESE ZEN MASTERS 1. Daiio Kokushi on Zen 2. Daio Kokushi's Admonition 3. Daito Kokushi's Admonition and Last Poem 4. Kwanzan Kokushi's Admonition 5. Muso Kokushi's Admonition 6. Hakuin's "Song of Meditation" VI> THE BUDDHIST STATUES AND PICTURES IN A ZEN MONASTERY Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Protecting Gods, Historical Figures.

If the book is worth $13, the Kindle version is certainly worth $3.:
Found the print copy of this in a bookstore and thought it was an interesting reference. Starts from the very beginning and covers quite a lot. If you are interested in the rituals and readings of Zen Buddhism, this the book to have. Well worth the small cost.