Selections from The Embossed Tea Kettle

by Hakuin Ekaku

Selections of the most telling sections of the original book.

Genres: Buddhism

66 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1963

About the author

Hakuin Ekaku (白隠 慧鶴), also known as Hakuin Zenji, was one of the most influential figures in Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is regarded as the reviver of the Rinzai school from a moribund period of stagnation, refocusing it on its traditionally rigorous training methods integrating meditation and koan practice.

Reviews

[Gino Emelio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic, and basically required reading for yokai enthusiasts. I enjoyed it more than average due to its rare quality (for a Japanese story) of a happy ending. Unfortunately, my translation referred to the animal in the store as a badger (a common mistake) but it's actually about a tanuki!

[Duarte Grilo · Rating 3 out of 5]

very wise fellow
'But now, look! The moon is high, the shadow of the castle has gone.'