The book is a collection of Zen stories that have withstood the test of time. Perhaps, it is because Zen is a way of life offering profound insights into human nature, the cosmos, and spirituality. Or perhaps it is just because they are fun to tell these stories capture all sorts of truths about life and death. But they are also witty, entertaining, and at times puzzling, even mind – bending. And they are not just the secret lessons of monks sequestered away in mountain monasteries. The ancient teachers intended these stories to be used by everyone, everywhere. On the bus to work, during meal times, taking an evening stroll with a friend – all of these situations ad more lend themselves to these stories. Once you now a few of them, you will see opportunities to tell them popping up everywhere – when you are with your family, friends, and coworkers. Think of these tales as conversation pieces, as handy tools that you can lift out of your pocket to help you and others talk, think and laugh about the wonderful and mysterious details of this thing we call life.