Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) was one of the most important of all Japanese Zen masters. His commentary on the
Heart Sutra
is a Zen classic that reflects his dynamic teaching style, with its balance of scathing wit and poetic illumination of the text. Hakuin's sarcasm, irony, and invective are ultimately guided by a compassion that seeks to dislodge students' false assumptions and free them to realize the profound meaning of the
Heart Sutra
for themselves. The text is illustrated with Hakuin's own calligraphy and brush drawings.
Translated by:
Norman Waddell, Norman Waddell Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 142g ISBN:9781570621659 ISBN 10: 1570621659 Pages: 112 Publication Date:20 September 1996 Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Norman Waddell is a professor of international studies at Otani University in Kyoto, Japan. He is also the translator ofThe Essential Teachings of Zen Master HakuinandZen Words for the Heart- Hakuin's Commentary on the Heart Sutra.