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.
Hui-neng, einer der größten Zen-Meister, prägte im 7./8. Jahrhundert den Meditationsbuddhismus in China und gilt als Vater des Zen. Diese Übersetzung wird durch Kommentare des modernen Zen-Meisters Soko Morinaga Roshi ergänzt, die die Verbindung zwischen den Anfängen des Zen und seiner heutigen Praxis herstellen.
Chinese-English Bilingual, Classical Chinese-Modern Chinese Bilingual
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.