Daisetz Suzuki

Until we recognize the SELF that exists apart from who we think we are - we cannot know the Ch'an ( ZEN ) MIND

The object is to inform readers to various literay materials relating to monastery life.  It also tells about those edicts which Zen monks read before the Buddha in daily service in the different quarters of institution - following on from Introduction to Zen Buddhism

Preface to first edition - Kyoto - August 1935