Zen Roots

The First Thousand Years

Red Pine

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Counterpoint
22 February 2022

Religion & beliefs

Including nine new translations from the first thousand years of Zen, this collection of sacred Buddhist texts with refreshed commentary is made to be carried with you

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!

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.

By: Red Pine
Imprint: Counterpoint
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781640095120
ISBN 10: 1640095128
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 22 February 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Red Pine was born in Los Angeles in 1943 and attended graduate school at Columbia University. An acclaimed translator, his published works include four major Buddhist texts- The Lankavatara Sutra, The Platform Sutra, The Diamond Sutra, and The Heart Sutra. He is also the author of Zen Baggage and Road to Heaven- Encounters with Chinese Hermits. He has lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong and has traveled extensively in China, visiting Zen temples and seeking out hermits. He now lives in Port Townsend, Washington.

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