Zen Roots: The First Thousand Years - Softcover

Red Pine

 
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Synopsis

Dating from the middle of the second century BC to the middle of the ninth century AD, Zen Roots includes the Heart, the Diamond, and the Platform sutras, selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras, Bodhidharma's Principles and Practice, Sengcan's Trusting the Mind, Yongjia's Song of Enlightenment, and Huangbo's Transmission of the Mind. These translations are accompanied by introductions and enough notes to explain what needs explaining but not so many as to get in the way. Sized for carrying with you, this collection is the perfect companion for travel, to introduce to the higher elevations, or just read in the backyard.

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About the Author

Red Pine was born in Los Angeles in 1943 and attended graduate school at Columbia University. An acclaimed translator, his published works include four major Buddhist texts: The Lankavatara Sutra, The Platform Sutra, The Diamond Sutra, and The Heart Sutra. He is also the author of Zen Baggage and Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits. He has lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong and has traveled extensively in China, visiting Zen temples and seeking out hermits. He now lives in Port Townsend, Washington.

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ISBN 10:  1734187360 ISBN 13:  9781734187366
Publisher: Empty Bowl Pr, 2021
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