Zen Roots: The First Thousand Years, Nine Sutras and Texts
Translations & Commentary by Red Pine
Including nine new translations from the first thousand years of Zen, this collection of sacred Buddhist texts with refreshed commentary is made to be carried with you
Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D.,Ā Zen RootsĀ includes the Heart, Diamond, and Platform sutras; selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras; Bodhidharma'sĀ Principles & Practice; Sengcan'sĀ Trusting the Mind; YongjiaāsĀ Song of Enlightenment; and Huangbo'sĀ Transmission of the Mind.
These translations are accompanied by introductions and enough notes to explain what needs explaining but not so many as to get in the way.Ā Zen RootsĀ is the perfect companion for travel, to accompany one to the higher elevations, or just to read in the backyard.
Paperback, 288 pages
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Zen Roots: The First Thousand Years, Nine Sutras and Texts
Zen Roots: The First Thousand Years, Nine Sutras and Texts
Translations & Commentary by Red Pine
Including nine new translations from the first thousand years of Zen, this collection of sacred Buddhist texts with refreshed commentary is made to be carried with you
Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D.,Ā Zen RootsĀ includes the Heart, Diamond, and Platform sutras; selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras; Bodhidharma'sĀ Principles & Practice; Sengcan'sĀ Trusting the Mind; YongjiaāsĀ Song of Enlightenment; and Huangbo'sĀ Transmission of the Mind.
These translations are accompanied by introductions and enough notes to explain what needs explaining but not so many as to get in the way.Ā Zen RootsĀ is the perfect companion for travel, to accompany one to the higher elevations, or just to read in the backyard.
Paperback, 288 pages
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Translations & Commentary by Red Pine
Including nine new translations from the first thousand years of Zen, this collection of sacred Buddhist texts with refreshed commentary is made to be carried with you
Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D.,Ā Zen RootsĀ includes the Heart, Diamond, and Platform sutras; selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras; Bodhidharma'sĀ Principles & Practice; Sengcan'sĀ Trusting the Mind; YongjiaāsĀ Song of Enlightenment; and Huangbo'sĀ Transmission of the Mind.
These translations are accompanied by introductions and enough notes to explain what needs explaining but not so many as to get in the way.Ā Zen RootsĀ is the perfect companion for travel, to accompany one to the higher elevations, or just to read in the backyard.
Paperback, 288 pages




















