Nagarjuna's "Mulamadhyamakakarika" is one of the great classics of Buddhist literature. Composed around 150 CE, it is a distillation of the most fundamental concepts in Buddhist philosophy. Gudo Nishijima's careful translation combined with Brad Warner's simple and straightforward explanations create a down-to-earth elucidation of this ancient and profound classic.

Gudo Nishijima is a Japanese Zen Buddhist priest and teacher. He is the author of several books and a notable translator of Buddhist texts.

Brad Warner is a Soto Zen priest, punk rock bass guitarist (Zero Defex and Dimentia 13), and the author of "Hardcore Zen," "Sit Down & Shut Up," and "Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate."