KBS562 - Introduction to Korean Soen Course Description: Through the teachings of five ancient Masters, this course examines the roots of Korean Soen, with emphasis on its hallmark practice: contemplating the huàtóu. Texts: A Buddha from Korea: The Zen teachings of T’aego J.C. Cleary Shambhala (2001) ISBN-10: 1570626677 ISBN-13: 978-1570626678 Master Wonhyo: An Overview of his Life and Teachings Jeong, Byeong-Jo http://www.koreanhero.net/Wonhyo/MasterWonhyo_Booklet.pdf Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui J.C. Cleary Shambhala (2006) ISBN-10: 1590303180 The Mirror of Zen: The Classic Guide to Buddhist Practice by Zen Master So Sahn Boep Joeng Shambhala (2006) ISBN-10: 1590303849 ISBN-13: 978-1590303849 Tracing Back the Radiance: Chinul’s Way of Korean Zen Robert Buswell, Jr. Univ of Hawaii Press (1991) ISBN-10: 0824814274 ISBN-13: 978-0824814274 Additional Resource: The Collected Works of Korean Buddhism http://www.acmuller.net/kor-bud/collected_works.html