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The Essence of Chan

By Guo Gu

The Essence of Chan

By Guo Gu

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Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts, designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practice. Legend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He confounded the emperor with cryptic dialogues, traveled the country, lived in a cave in the mountains, and eventually paved the way for a unique and illuminating approach to Buddhist teachings that would later spread across the whole of East Asia in the form of Chan--later to be known as Seon in Korean, Thien in Vietnamese, and Zen in Japanese. This book, a translation and commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts, explores Bodhidharma's revolutionary teachings in English. Guo Gu weaves his commentary through modern and relatable contexts, showing that this centuries-old wisdom is just as crucial for life now as it was when it first came to be. Masterfully translated and accompanied by helpful insights to supplement daily practice, The Essence of Chan is the perfect guide for those new to Chan, those returning, or those who have been practicing for years.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
128
Release Date:
2020-10-27
Publication Date:
2020-10-27
Publisher:
Shambhala
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1611808715
ISBN13:
9781611808711
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
158 g
Height:
126 cm
Width:
194 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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