Resting in the Unborn

Zen master Bankei Yōtaku (1622-1693) taught a profoundly simple approach to Zen practice rooted in what he called 'Resting in the Unborn': first discovering, then subsequently abiding in, our Unborn Buddha-Mind. Bankei's teachings are beautiful and inspiring, but can prove difficult to put into practice if you aren't already familiar with the language of awareness teachings. This book attempts to unpack Bankei's teachings, providing a step-by-step approach rooted firmly in direct experience, using a mixture of meditation techniques and other practical exercises, so that we can each discover our Unborn Buddha-Mind for ourselves.