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Unborn: The Life And Teachings Of Zen Master Bankei, 16221693
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In 1633, At Age Eleven, Bankei Yotaku Was Banished From His Family'S Home Because Of His Consuming Engagement With The Confucian Texts That All Schoolboys Were Required To Copy And Recite. Using A Hut In The Nearby Hills, He Wrote The Word Shugyoan, Or Practice Hermitage, On A Plank Of Wood, Propped It Up Beside The Entrance, And Settled Down To Devote Himself To His Own Clarification Of Bright Virtue.He Finally Turned To Zen And, After Fourteen Years Of Incredible Hardship, Achieved A Decisive Enlightenment, Whereupon The Rinzai Priest Traveled Unceasingly To The Temples And Monasteries Of Japan, Sharing What He'D Learned.What I Teach In These Talks Of Mine Is The Unborn Buddhamind Of Illuminative Wisdom, Nothing Else. Everyone Is Endowed With This Buddhamind, Only They Don'T Know It. Casting Aside The Traditional Aristocratic Style Of His Contemporaries, He Offered His Teachings In The Common Language Of The People. His Style Recalls The Genius And Simplicity Of The Great Chinese Zen Masters Of The T'Ang Dynasty.This Revised And Expanded Edition Contains Many Talks And Dialogues Not Included In The Original 1984 Volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Unborn: The Life and Teachings of Zen Master Bankei'? A: The book explores the life and teachings of Zen Master Bankei Yotaku, focusing on his journey towards enlightenment and the concept of the 'Unborn Buddha-mind', which he believed everyone possesses.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Unborn: The Life and Teachings of Zen Master Bankei' is Bankei Yotaku, a prominent Zen master from the Rinzai school.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 156 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 31, 2000.
- Q: Is this an original edition or a revised edition? A: This is a revised and expanded edition of the original volume released in 1984.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Rituals & Practice'.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature of the book is its insights into Zen teachings and practices as articulated by Bankei, presented in a simple, relatable language.
- Q: Does the book include additional content not found in the original version? A: Yes, this revised edition includes many talks and dialogues that were not part of the original 1984 volume.