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Three Zen Sutras by Red Pine

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Three Zen Sutras

The Heart Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, and the Platform Sutra

Red Pine

Catapult · Print & ebook · September 28, 2021

Reading lane: Buddhist Sacred Writings

A pocket-sized presentation of the three most venerated Buddhist sutras of Zen Buddhism: the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra, featuring easy-to-understand translations and helpful footnotes—all from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings Three classic Buddhist sutras—often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries—are now available together in this single volume.

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Why This Clicks

Three Sutras, One Path

Three foundational sutras, offered for reading as both practice and cultural touchstone.

Come here for

  • three cornerstone Zen texts in one place
  • dip-in reading with devotional weight

Expect

  • layered but approachable sacred writing
  • philosophy that rewards slow, repeat visits

Book Details

Authors
Red Pine
Publisher
Catapult
Published
September 28, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Buddhist Sacred Writings · Buddhist History
Reading lane
Buddhist Sacred Writings

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Publisher Categories

  • Zen

  • Buddhist Sacred Writings

  • Zen Buddhism

About This Book

A pocket-sized presentation of the three most venerated Buddhist sutras of Zen Buddhism: the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra, featuring easy-to-understand translations and helpful footnotes—all from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings Three classic Buddhist sutras—often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries—are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translation...

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A pocket-sized presentation of the three most venerated Buddhist sutras of Zen Buddhism: the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra, featuring easy-to-understand translations and helpful footnotes—all from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings Three classic Buddhist sutras—often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries—are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translations these particular Buddhist texts are considered canon, provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the classic triumvirate in a gift-sized volume, perfect for sharing with anyone seeking guidance and peace. • The Heart Sutra offers the Prajnaparamita teaching of emptiness • The Diamond Sutra outlines the bodhisattva path followed by the Buddha. • The Platform Sutra is an autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen, whose teachings have served as an introduction to Zen for 1,300 years In addition to new translations of all three texts, Red Pine has included an introduction that ties all three together and just enough footnotes to explain what needs explaining but not enough to get in the way.

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