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Hui-Neng

    Master Dajian Huineng stands as one of the most significant figures in the Chán (Zen) Buddhist tradition. Traditionally revered as the sixth and final patriarch, his legacy has profoundly shaped the entire lineage. His influence continues to resonate within the tradition, marking him as a pivotal spiritual leader.

    Das Sutra des Sechsten Patriarchen. Das Leben und die Zen-Lehre des chinesischen Meisters Hui-neng
    The Chinese-English Bilingual Series of Chinese Classics: The Sutra of Hui Neng
    • The Chinese-English Bilingual Series of Chinese Classics: The Sutra of Hui Neng

      Chinese-English Bilingual, Classical Chinese-Modern Chinese Bilingual

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The "Platform Sutra" records the teachings of Hui-neng, the Sixth Patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great figures in the founding of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism. This translation is the definitive English version of the eighth-century Ch'an classic. Phillip B. Yampolsky has based his translation on the Tun-huang manuscript, the earliest extant version of the work. A critical edition of the Chinese text is given at the end of the volume. Dr. Yampolsky also furnishes a lengthy and detailed historical introduction which contains much information hitherto unavailable even to scholars, and provides the context essential to an understanding of Hui-neng's work. He gives an account of the history and legends of Ch'an Buddhism, with particular attention to the traditions associated with Hui-neng, quoting or summarizing the most important narratives. He then discusses the various texts of the "Platform Sutra," and analyzes its contents.

      The Chinese-English Bilingual Series of Chinese Classics: The Sutra of Hui Neng