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The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng Pdf, Epub, Ebook THE DIAMOND SUTRA AND THE SUTRA OF HUI-NENG PDF, EPUB, EBOOK A.F. Price,Wong Mou-Lam,W. Y. Evans-Wentz,Christmas Humphreys | 176 pages | 08 Nov 2005 | Shambhala Publications Inc | 9781590301371 | English | Boston, United States The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng PDF Book According to McRae, "the earliest version of the Platform Sutra contains two versions of Huineng's verse. Similarly, The Sixth Patriarch Tearing a Sutra adopts a similar style in portraying the same figure, Huineng, performing a different mundane action. If you have done a fair amount of meditation, you may get some material to advance your practice. It is known as the Diamond Sutra because its teachings are said to be like diamonds that cut away all dualistic thought, releasing one from the attachment to objects and bringing one to the further shore of enlightenment. Christmas Humphreys ,. A barbarian differs from Your Holiness physically, but what difference is there in our Buddha-nature? This must be where Kerouac got a lot of his inspiration, but unlike Jack Hui Neng could hold his liquor. Topics in Buddhism. No trivia or quizzes yet. The other monks saw the stanza and commended it. The fact that Hui-Neng was Chinese shown through a few times, shown by his reaction to losing face in front of a 13 year old, and general reactions to people from different parts of the country, b Excellent book, though some of the translations are a little burdensome with a few invented English words to try and avoid too much rewriting due to grammar. At the heart of the sermon is the same understanding of the Buddha-nature that we have seen in texts attributed to Bodhidharma and Hongren, including the idea that the fundamental Buddha-nature is only made invisible to ordinary humans by their illusions. Welcome back. Hui-Neng's teachings are gold. I have travelled far to pay homage to you and seek nothing other than Buddhahood. In , Shenhui was invited to take up residence in the Heze temple in Luoyang. Available from:. Learn more here about our many free resources and special digital offers. Secrets of Rejuvination. If you see the Buddha on the road , kill him. According to tradition, Huineng taught "no-thought", the "pure and unattached mind" which "comes and goes freely and functions fluently without any hindrance". Feb 05, Adam rated it it was amazing. Readers also enjoyed. This is a great book everyone read it i recommend it. For example, in section 7 which concerns a dogmatic approach to the teachings of Buddha Wong translates "wu-wei fa" as "this unformulated principle," where Cleary has "uncreated truth. The most prominent of the successors of his lineage was Guifeng Zongmi. According to tradition he was an uneducated layman who suddenly attained awakening upon hearing the Diamond Sutra. Related Topics Sutra. Taken together, these two scriptures present the central teachings of a major Buddhist tradition and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism. Shenhui was the first person to claim that Huineng was both a saint and a hero. Subhuti, that Truth to which the Tathagata has attained is neither real nor unreal. Waking Up to What You Do. The mind is like a bright mirror's stand. Wikimedia Commons. Jan 19, Kira rated it really liked it. Stay in Touch Sign up. The Pocket Dalai Lama. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. He was a poor, illiterate woodcutter who is said to have attained enlightenment upon hearing a recitation of the Diamond Sutra. Related Articles. August rated it really liked it Shelves: china , religious-thought , eastern-thought. The translation of the Platform Sutra by Philip Yamplosky is much better for the general reader. A mummified body, supposedly that of Huineng, is kept in Nanhua Temple in Shaoguan northern Guangdong. My Account Login. Browse Inside. Together, these two scriptures present the central teaching of the Zen Buddhist tradition and are essential reading for all students of Buddhism. When dead, one lies without sitting up. Zen Training. The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng Writer Religious texts can be used in teaching for a variety of purposes, but the most pressing is understanding student contexts. The most prominent of the successors of his lineage was Guifeng Zongmi. Putative mummy of Huineng's body. Finding George Orwell in Burma. More Details Nov 20, Misba rated it it was amazing Shelves: worthy-reading , ancient-knowledge , will-buy-hc. What has it to do with the great lesson of life? Secrets of Rejuvination. Down in the village getting drunk with the butchers. I can't give it five because I didn't actually like it that much, but I have to give it five because it's a cornerstone of eastern philosophy and as such transcends rating. It turns out that little was known about Huineng before Shenhui's account of him. Huineng wears a shirt with sleeves rolled up, which is suggested by the crease at the edges of the shoulders. Feb 14, Neil rated it really liked it. Shenhui was the first person to claim that Huineng was both a saint and a hero. An excellent classic of Mahayana Buddhism, wonderful to those interested in looking into the origins of Zen. Stay in Touch Sign up. The brushstrokes are loose and free but construct a simplistic and lively image: they indicate a subtle motion of pulling the bamboo towards him. This particular translation and the accompanying endnotes are very high quality. Hui-Neng was an illiterate woodcarver who suddenly became enlightened upon hearing someone reciting the Diamond Sutra on a streetcorner, thus the two books are often published together. Perhaps it would be a little on the nose to call this work "enlightening", but the Diamond Sutra can serve to make clear several difficult Buddhist teachings. Details if other :. The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-neng. Get A Copy. Luminous Emptiness. The format of this important sutra is presented as a conversation between the Buddha and one of his disciples. Hongren instructed the Sixth Patriarch to leave the monastery before he could be harmed. Hui-neng — was the sixth patriarch of Zen in China, but is often regarded as the true father of the Zen tradition. The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng Reviews Our Appointment with Life. It is known as the Diamond Sutra because its teaching is said to be like a diamond that cuts away all dualistic thought, releasing one from attachment to objects and bringing one to the further shore of enlightenment. Get A Copy. Related Articles. The brushstrokes are loose and free but construct a simplistic and lively image: they indicate a subtle motion of pulling the bamboo towards him. An excellent classic of Mahayana Buddhism, wonderful to those interested in looking into the origins of Zen. Huineng is regarded as the founder of the "Sudden Enlightenment" Southern Chan school of Buddhism, which focuses on an immediate and direct attainment of Buddhist enlightenment. The "diamond sutra" helps clarify the often misunderstood Buddhist notion that reality is a projection of one's mind. Jan 19, Kira rated it really liked it. Teachings of the Buddha. Great for train reading in the morning; i only need to read a few lines and i have ample ideas to ruminate on all day. The Patriarch was not satisfied with Shenxiu's stanza, and pointed out that the poem did not show understanding of "[his] own fundamental nature and essence of mind. It was through the propaganda of Shenhui that Huineng d. According to McRae, "the earliest version of the Platform Sutra contains two versions of Huineng's verse. August rated it really liked it Shelves: china , religious-thought , eastern-thought. Reader Reviews. How can you expect to become a Buddha? The sutra reads more like a story than scripture, and for this reason alone it's a fun read. Reviews from Goodreads. Sign in. Putative mummy of Huineng's body. The translation of the Diamond Sutra is good and has some useful explanatory notes. Despite his lack of formal training, he demonstrated his understanding to the fifth patriarch, Daman Hongren , who then supposedly chose Huineng as his true successor instead of his publicly known selection of Yuquan Shenxiu. The Diamond Sutra and the Sutra of Hui-Neng Read Online Similarly, The Sixth Patriarch Tearing a Sutra adopts a similar style in portraying the same figure, Huineng, performing a different mundane action. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The Realm of Shambhala. Become a Member Start earning points for buying books! Hui-Neng was an illiterate woodcarver who suddenly became enlightened upon hearing someone reciting the Diamond Sutra on a streetcorner, thus the two books are often published together. On a related note, the Chan Buddhist practices, including the wordless transmission and sudden enlightenment were much different from the traditional training of a monk. It is known as the Diamond Sutra because its teaching is said to be like a diamond that cuts away all dualistic thought, releasing one from attachment to objects and bringing one to the further shore of enlightenment. Evans-Wentz — was an American author and anthropologist. The two paintings to the right were both completed by Liang Kai , a painter from Southern Song dynasty, who left his position as the court painter in Jia Tai's court to practice Chan. May 11, Courtney Hatch rated it really liked it Shelves: read-in , religious. Tulku Thondup. Living with the Devil. The subjects they cover involve subtle distinctions, and suggestions and commands that may seem impossible to execute, at least for the newcomer to Buddhist thought.
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