Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi (Tuttle Library Of Enlightenment)
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Book
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ISBN 10
0804832404
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Publication Year
2000
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Pages
140
Subject
Religion. RELIGION -- Eastern.
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First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza ("just sitting") Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongshi's religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the master's work in its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen.
Both spiritual literature and meditation instruction, Cultivating the Empty Field is sure to inspire and delight.
Both spiritual literature and meditation instruction, Cultivating the Empty Field is sure to inspire and delight.
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File Size: 1690 KB
Print Length: 140 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0804832404
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Revised, Expanded edition (August 1, 2000)
Publication Date: August 1, 2000
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1
