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Translator's Note

Wolfgang Kopp was born in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1938. In his early years he tread many different paths in search of the truth, such as philosophy, Hinduism, and Tibetan Buddhism. The first time he visited the dojo (meditation hall) of his Zen master, Soji Enku Roshi, he knew instantly that his search was over.

As Soji Enku Roshi's dharma successor, Wolfgang Kopp directs the Tao Ch'an Center in Wiesbaden. He is one of the few genuine Western spiritual masters of our times. His teaching embraces the true mysticism of all ages and cultures, but is especially grounded in the Zen of the ancient Chinese masters of the Tang dynasty, such as Ma-tsu, Pai-chang, Huang-po, and Lin-chi, and in the Christian mysticism of his landsman, Meister Eckhart.

While reading this book you may be struck by the authoritative tone of the author's writing. It is helpful to keep in mind that this authority is bred of the experience of the highest truth and has no other purpose than to direct readers to the ultimate realization of their true self.

As Master Kopp's translator and Zen student, I am grateful for his guidance in assisting me with this work and for the opportunity it has given me to deepen my understanding of Zen. I have done my best to preserve the colorful expressions, sense of humor, and intensity of his writing; and hope that the directness, compassion, and wisdom of his teaching will be felt by all who turn to his words.