Sayings and Doings of a Wise Bird.
The use of brief, thought-provoking stories - also known as "koans" - to teach the key concepts of Zen Buddhism has a long and illustrious history.
In 'Zen Master Raven', Robert Aitken, one of America's best-known and most-respected Zen masters, presents a brilliant introduction to Zen Buddhist teaching through over one hundred lessons told through the stories (and voices) of animals.