First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of HongzhiÆs poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of HongshiÆs religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the masterÆs work in its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen.
Language
English
Pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Release
August 01, 2000
ISBN
0804832404
ISBN 13
9780804832403
Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi
First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of HongzhiÆs poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of HongshiÆs religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the masterÆs work in its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on Japanese Soto Zen.