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Cultivating the Empty Fields

The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi

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The meditation method of shikantaza, or "just sitting," is articulated by 12th-century Chinese Zen master Hongzhi, whose poetry remains influential in modern Zen literature. This revised English translation showcases his profound insights and literary beauty through a collection of religious poems. Translator Daniel Leighton provides an extensive introduction that contextualizes Hongzhi's work historically, along with lineage charts detailing the Chinese impact on Japanese Soto Zen. This collection is essential for anyone interested in Zen practices and literature.

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Cultivating the Empty Fields, Taigen Dan Leighton, Yi Wu Hongzhi, Zhengjue, Hongzhi Zhengjue

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Titre
Cultivating the Empty Fields
Sous-titre
The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2000
Format
souple
Pages
119
ISBN10
0804832404
ISBN13
9780804832403
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4,55 sur 5
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The meditation method of shikantaza, or "just sitting," is articulated by 12th-century Chinese Zen master Hongzhi, whose poetry remains influential in modern Zen literature. This revised English translation showcases his profound insights and literary beauty through a collection of religious poems. Translator Daniel Leighton provides an extensive introduction that contextualizes Hongzhi's work historically, along with lineage charts detailing the Chinese impact on Japanese Soto Zen. This collection is essential for anyone interested in Zen practices and literature.