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A lively and plainspoken translation of the Buddhist sutra known as the holy grail of Zenwith plentiful notes, explanations, and study questions (Library Journal)The first English translation of the original text used by Bodhidharmathe source upon which all Chinese Zen masters have relied ever sinceHaving translated The Diamond Sutra and The Heart Sutra, and following with The Platform Sutra, Red Pine now turns his attention to perhaps the greatest Sutra of all. The Lankavatara Sutra is the holy grail of Zen. Zens First Patriarch, Bodhidharma, gave a copy of this text to his successor, Huiko, and told him everything he needed to know was in this book. Passed down from teacher to student ever since, this is the only Zen sutra ever spoken by the Buddha. Although it covers all the major teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, it contains but two teachings, which Chinese Zen Masters came to know as have a cup of tea and taste the tea. Everything we perceive as being real is nothing but the perceptions of our own mind The knowledge of this is something that must be realized and experienced for oneself and cannot be expressed in words.In addition to presenting one of the most difficult of all Buddhist texts in clear English, Red Pine has also added summaries, explanations and notes, including relevant Sanskrit terms on the basis of which the Chinese translation was made. This promises to become an essential text for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding or knowledge of Zen.
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- Q: What is The Lankavatara Sutra about? A: The Lankavatara Sutra presents fundamental teachings of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the nature of perception and reality, and the importance of personal experience in understanding these concepts.
- Q: Who is the author of this translation? A: The translation and commentary of The Lankavatara Sutra is by Red Pine, a respected figure in Buddhist literature who has also translated other important texts like The Diamond Sutra.
- Q: What makes this translation unique? A: This translation is notable for its plainspoken language and includes plentiful notes, explanations, and study questions, making it accessible for both beginners and those deepening their understanding of Zen.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The Lankavatara Sutra: Translation and Commentary has 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The Lankavatara Sutra was published on February 12, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Zen Buddhism? A: Yes, the translation is designed to be accessible for beginners and includes explanations that help clarify complex concepts.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of The Lankavatara Sutra is illustrated, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What are the key teachings included in this sutra? A: The sutra conveys key teachings such as the idea that reality is shaped by our perceptions and emphasizes the importance of realizing this understanding personally.
- Q: Can this book be used for study groups? A: Absolutely, the book includes study questions and notes that make it an excellent resource for study groups or personal reflection.