Summary: "TheCompass of Zen"is a simple, exhaustive—and often hilarious—presentation of the essence ofZen by a modern Zen Master of considerable renown. In his many years ofteaching throughout the world, the Korean-born Zen Master Seung Sahn has becomeknown for his ability to cut to the heart of Buddhist teaching in a way that isstrikingly clear, yet free of esoteric and academic language. In this book,based largely on his talks, he presents the basic teachings of Buddhism and Zenin a way that is wonderfully accessible for beginners—yet so rich withstories, insights, and personal experiences that long-time meditation studentswill also find it a source of inspiration and a resource for study.