Ordinary Enlightenment

A Translation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra

Taizan Maezumi, Charles Luk

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 October 2002

Buddhism

This classic scripture of Mahayana Buddhism and Zen emphasizes spiritual practice in the midst of secular life. Composed in about the second century CE,

The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra

tells the story of a householder named Vimalakirti who lived a worldly life while following the Bodhisattva path. This sutra is particularly applicable to Western students of Buddhism because it teaches that people in the secular life can practice Buddhism as effectively as members of monastic communities. The translator provides an accurate and accessible text complete with explanatory notes and a glossary.

By: Charles Luk
Foreword by: Taizan Maezumi
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9781570629716
ISBN 10: 1570629714
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 15 October 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles Luk was a lifelong student of Buddhism who translated several works of Chinese Buddhism.

Reviews for Ordinary Enlightenment: A Translation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra

"This is the only translation of this work from the Chinese, and it is eminently accessible. An archetypal source for lay students, I enjoy it for its depth and its humor."—Robert Aitken, author of Taking the Path of Zen