The Sutra of Hui-Neng, Grand Master of Zen

With Hui-Neng's Commentary on the Diamond Sutra

Autori

• Thomas F. Cleary

Parametri

• 176 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Filosofia
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Spiritualità e Religione

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book features the teachings of Hui-neng, a revered figure in Zen Buddhism known for his sudden enlightenment as an illiterate woodcutter. As the Sixth Patriarch, he established the "Sudden Enlightenment" school, emphasizing that enlightenment transcends education and social status. This collection of his talks, recognized as the Platform or Altar Sutra, stands out as a unique Zen scripture, capturing his profound insights and teachings that continue to inspire practitioners of Zen today.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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