Cultivating the Empty Field - The Silent Illumination of Zen Buddhist Master Hongzhi (Paperback, Rev Ed)

First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza ("just sitting") Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. Though he lived in the 12th century, his ideas and words resound throughout modern Zen teachings. Now, this revised translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongzhi's religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the master's work in its historical context, as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen. No Zen library would be complete without this definitive collection of Hongzhi's work on its shelves.
-- The only existing English translation of Chinese Zen Master Hongzhi's work
-- Features dozens of poems -- including six new ones since the last publication -- plus an extensive introduction to Hongzhi and his work

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Tuttle Library of Enlightenment
Release date:	August 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Taigen Dan Leighton • Yi Wu
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	119
Edition:	Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8048-3240-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
LSN:	0-8048-3240-4
Barcode:	9780804832403

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