The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu

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Hakuin Ekaku Norman Waddell

The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin

A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu

Hakuin Ekaku, Norman Waddell

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English

Shambhala Publications Inc
01 October 2010

Religion & beliefs; Zen Buddhism

Series: Shambhala Classics

The fiery and energetic Zen teachings of an important and beloved Japanese teacher and artist.

A fiery and intensely dynamic Zen teacher and artist, Hakuin (1685-1768) is credited with almost single-handedly revitalizing Japanese Zen after three hundred years of decline. As a teacher, he placed special emphasis on koan practice, inventing many new koans himself, including the famous ""What is the sound of one hand clapping?"" As an artist, Hakuin used calligraphy and painting to create ""visual Dharma""-teachings that powerfully express the nature of enlightenment. The text translated here offers an excellent introduction to the work of this extraordinary teacher. Hakuin sets forth his vision of authentic Zen teaching and practice, condemning his contemporaries, whom he held responsible for the decline of Zen, and exhorting his students to dedicate themselves to ""breaking through the Zen barrier."" Included are reproductions of several of Hakuin's finest calligraphies and paintings.

By: Hakuin Ekaku
Translated by: Norman Waddell
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 278g
ISBN: 9781590308066
ISBN 10: 1590308069
Series: Shambhala Classics
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 October 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hakuin is the most important of the Japanese Zen artists; indeed, he is one of the greatest artists of any kind in world culture. Tremendously creative and productive, creating perhaps as many as 20,000 thousand Zenga in his lifetime as well as having thousands more pieces printed from woodblocks Hakuin's work is now appreciated all over the world.