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The Platform Sutra The Zen Teaching of Hui-Neng
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Zen enlightenment through Hui-neng's spiritual autobiography.
If Zen Buddhism piques your interest, "The Platform Sutra" is an essential read. It presents not just the life of the 6th Patriarch of Zen but also his profound insights into a life of enlightenment. It's like a manual from antiquity, brought to life by Red Pine's translation—a bridge connecting you to Hui-neng's revolutionary teachings.
The Platform Sutra The Zen Teaching of Hui-Neng
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The Platform Sutra occupies a central place in Zen (Ch'an) Buddhist
instruction for students and spiritual seekers worldwide. It is often
linked with The Heart Sutra and The Diamond Sutra to form a trio of texts
that have been revered and studied for centuries. However, unlike the other
sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the Buddha himself, The Platform
Sutra presents the autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th
Patriarch of Zen, and his understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual
and practical life. Hui-neng's instruction still matters — the 7th-century
school of Sudden Awakening that he founded survives today, continuing to
influence the Rinzai and Soto schools of contemporary Zen. Red Pine, whose
translations of The Heart Sutra and The Diamond Sutra have been celebrated
and widely received, now provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the
third and final sutra of the classic triumvirate. He adds remarkable
commentary to a translation that, combined with the full Chinese text, a
glossary, and notes, results in a Mahayana masterpiece sure to become the
standard edition for students and seekers alike.
Author: Huineng
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Publication Date: 2006
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Zen enlightenment through Hui-neng's spiritual autobiography.
If Zen Buddhism piques your interest, "The Platform Sutra" is an essential read. It presents not just the life of the 6th Patriarch of Zen but also his profound insights into a life of enlightenment. It's like a manual from antiquity, brought to life by Red Pine's translation—a bridge connecting you to Hui-neng's revolutionary teachings.
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