Ordinary: a guy walks into a bar and starts drinking a beer. Extraordinary: another guy walks into China from India, and initiates a tradition of mystical philosophy which continues to influence the intellectual and spiritual climate of the world fifteen hundred years later. Yes, this is Bodhidharma, Great grand-daddy of Zen Buddhism, upholder of the lineage founded by Buddha Sakyamuni and altogether stand-up guy (although he did reputedly spend nine years sitting, facing a rock wall). Four of Bodhidharma’s principle teachings are translated here, including original woodcuts of the Chinese text on the facing pages. You want Zen? Enter the gateless gate as pointed to by this ancient worthy and let his wisdom guide you across the threshold that lies between mind and no-mind. Take the beginingless endless journey through no-where and be thrilled and inspired by what you insee along the Way. Go on, climb this hundred-foot pole, and when you reach the top…