The Zen Koan Card Pack

by Tim Freke

For guidance, Zen masters give their students a "koan", a phrase of question that serves as a doorway into a spiritual understanding of life's predicaments. The "Zen Koan Card Pack" is an original and accessible aid to gaining insight into the enigmatic wisdom of Zen Buddhism. Each card contains a particular koan, and the accompanying 64-page book explores the meaning of each koan and explains other ways to use the cards for inner fulfillment. 30 cards. .

64 pages, Hardcover

First published February 20, 1998

About the author

Timothy Freke has an honors degree in philosophy and is the author of more than twenty books on world spirituality. He lectures and runs experiential seminars throughout the world exploring gnosis. For information, see timothyfreke.com. Both Freke and Gandy live in England and are the authors of five previous books, including The Jesus Mysteries and Jesus and the Lost Goddess.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gateless gateway to Zen - excellent! Nice way to experience concepts in Zen. Actually ended up giving this to a friend who now plays a game with it - you draw a card and have to elaborate on what you think is the core meaning of the koan - lots of fun to play with a group of friends!

[C Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never did practice all of these koans but the idea of using these is so simple and intriguing. Although I am not a Buddhist, I think its practical concepts can be a part of a meaningful spiritual (secular) life without resorting to religious dogma and rituals. One day I will give them another again try.