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Customers find the book provides an insightful guide to a critical Chinese Zen text. The commentary is helpful in understanding and entering this great work. They appreciate the well-written translation and commentary in an unadorned language of working people. Readers describe the book as a great read, enjoyable, and a worthwhile addition to their collection.
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The Platform Sutra: The Zen Teaching of Hui-neng
The Platform Sutra, also known as the “Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch,” is a key text in Zen Buddhism. It is the recorded teachings of Hui-neng, the Sixth Patriarch of Zen, who is revered for his profound insights into the nature of reality and enlightenment.
In this sutra, Hui-neng emphasizes the importance of direct experience and realization over intellectual understanding. He teaches that true enlightenment is not something to be gained through studying scriptures or following rituals, but rather through direct insight into one’s own true nature.
Hui-neng’s teachings focus on the concept of “sudden enlightenment,” the idea that enlightenment can be realized in an instant, without the need for gradual cultivation or accumulation of merit. He emphasizes the importance of transcending dualistic thinking and seeing through the illusions of the ego.
The Platform Sutra is a profound and inspiring text that continues to be studied and practiced by Zen practitioners around the world. It offers valuable insights into the nature of reality, the nature of mind, and the path to true liberation.
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