Acknowledgments
Introduction
Historical Biography and Analysis
1. The Life of Tetsugen
2. Carving the Scriptures
3. The Teachings of Tetsugen
4. The Myth of Tetsugen
Translations
Part I Teaching Texts
The Dharma Lesson in Japanese of Zen Master Tetsugen of Zuiryûji
Instructing the Community
Dharma Words
Response to the Lay Buddhist Noritomi Tessen
Letter to Acting Head Monk Hôshû
Part II Texts Related to the Buddhist Scripture Project
An Opportunity for Instruction
A Brief Account of the History of Carving the Buddhist Scriptures
A Report on Progress Made on the New Edition of the Buddhist Scriptures
An Account of Completing the Buddhist Scriptures
Part III Poetry
Part IV Other Letters and Historical Documents
An Affidavit Concerning the Dharma Debate in Mori
Letter to Lord Kurushima Requesting that He Spare Lives
Letter to Yamazaki Hanzaemon Regarding the Famine
Appendix: Biographies
The Deeds of Master Tetsugen, Founder of Zuiryûji Temple
The Monk Tetsugen, from Biographies of Unusual People, of the Early Modern Period
Tetsugen’s Edition of the Complete Buddhist Scriptures, from The Elementary School Japanese Language Reader
Notes
Bibliography
Index