Three Chan Classics (Bdk English Tripitaka, 74-I, II, III) [Hardcover]

Numata Center for Buddhist Translation (Author), Research (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 1999 | Series: Bdk English Tripitaka, 74-I, II, III (Book 74)

Recorded Sayings of Linji [Rinzairoku]: Translated from the Chinese by J. Cleary this work is a record of the sayings of Lin-chi, the founder of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. [Taisho Tripitaka #1985] [Ch: Chen-chou-lin-chi-hui-chao-ch'an-shih-wu-lu] [Jpn: Chin-shu-rin-zai-e-sho-zen-ji-go-roku]

Wumen's Gate [Mumonkan]: Also translated from the Chinese by J. Cleary, this is generally considered the most prized work in Zen. This consists of 48 koans selected by Wumen, a Zen monk of the Sung Dynasty. [Taisho Tripitaka #2005] [Ch: Wu-men-kuan] [Jpn: Mu-mon-kan]

Faith-Mind Maxim [Shinjinmei]: Translated from the Chinese by O. Yoshida this work was done by the third patriarch of Zen Buddhism in China, Seng-ts'an and gives expression to the highest state of Zen. [Taisho Tripitaka #2010] [Ch: Hsin-hsin-mei] [Jpn: Shin-jin-mei]

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese

About the Author

The BDK English Tripitaka Series was started by the late Dr. Rev. Yehan Numata, founder of the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) [Society for the Promotion of Buddhism]. The goal of this series is to make available in the English language the Buddhist scriptures and commentaries of the Sino-Japanese edition of the "Taisho Tripitaka." Scholars and specialists from throughout the world have been enlisted to translate the selected texts into English. When completed, the one-hundred eight volumes will comprise the First Series of the BDK English Trpitaka.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Numata Center for Buddhist (May 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886439079
• ISBN-13: 978-1886439078
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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