The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu
Author | : Zhaozhou (Shi) |
Publisher | : Rowman Altamira |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 0761989854 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780761989851 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu written by Zhaozhou (Shi) and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 1998 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first full English translation gives the odd, outrageous, and illuminating replies of this founding Zen (Ch'an) master from North China to the questions of 8th and 9th century Buddhist monks. It is said of Joshu that 'his lips emitted light, ' evoking clearly his own experience and enlightenment. His teachings are a keynote in the official koan of Zen