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Zen Roots by Red Pine

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Zen Roots

The First Thousand Years

Red Pine

Catapult · Print & ebook · February 22, 2022

Reading lane: Buddhist Sacred Writings

9 translations of Zen Buddhist sutras and sacred texts from the first 1,000 years of Zen—presented in a travel-friendly package for on-the-go reading or contemplation!

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Good for readers who enjoy Buddhist Sacred WritingsGood for readers interested in giftsGood for fans of Buddhism

Book Details

Authors
Red Pine
Publisher
Catapult
Published
February 22, 2022
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

9 translations of Zen Buddhist sutras and sacred texts from the first 1,000 years of Zen—presented in a travel-friendly package for on-the-go reading or contemplation! Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D., Zen Roots includes: • The Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra • Selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras • Bodhidharma’s Principles & Practice • Sengcan’s Trusting the Mind • Yongjia’s Song of En...

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9 translations of Zen Buddhist sutras and sacred texts from the first 1,000 years of Zen—presented in a travel-friendly package for on-the-go reading or contemplation! Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D., Zen Roots includes: • The Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra • Selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras • Bodhidharma’s Principles & Practice • Sengcan’s Trusting the Mind • Yongjia’s Song of Enlightenment • Huangbo’s 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. Zen Roots is the perfect companion for travel, to accompany one to the higher elevations, or just to read in the backyard.

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