Mary Farkas

About the Author

Mary Farkas is a dedicated scholar and translator whose work centers on the teachings of the Japanese Zen master Bankei Yōtaku. With a deep commitment to making classical Zen texts accessible to contemporary readers, she has produced clear and faithful English renderings that preserve the direct, iconoclastic spirit of Bankei’s original talks. Her translations illuminate Bankei’s emphasis on the unborn Buddha mind and offer practical insights for modern spiritual seekers. Through meticulous research and sensitive interpretation, Farkas bridges centuries of tradition, allowing new audiences to encounter the radical simplicity and warmth of Bankei’s message.