Zen Roots
The First Thousand Years
Catapult · Print & ebook · February 22, 2022
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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- Who it’s for
- Nine translations span Zen texts from the second century B.C. through the ninth century A.D.
- Genres
- Zen Buddhism, Buddhist Sacred Writings, Zen
- Published
- Catapult, February 22, 2022
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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!
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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.
Early Zen Texts
Nine translations span Zen texts from the second century B.C. through the ninth century A.D.
Come here for
- Translations of the Heart, Diamond, and Platform Sutras
- Bodhidharma, Sengcan, Yongjia, and Huangbo texts
Expect
- Introductions and explanatory notes accompany the translations
- Texts include selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras
Where it sits
| Zen Buddhism | 95% |
|---|---|
| Buddhist Sacred Writings | 70% |
| Zen | 56% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Zen
- Buddhist Sacred Writings
- Zen Buddhism
- Authors
- Red Pine
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Published
- February 22, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Zen