<DIV>Never before widely available in English, <I>Entangling Vines</I> is one of the four major koan texts used in Rinzai Zen training. Kirchner’s annotation make this a brilliant introduction to Buddhist philosophy as well. Containing 272 cases and extensive note material, the collection is indispensable for serious koan training and will also be of interest for anyone drawn to Zen literature.</DIV>