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The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu

James Green author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Yale University Press

Published:15th Mar '10

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So striking were the replies of Joshu (778-897 CE) to students' questions, that it was said that his "lips emitted light." His saysing were extremely influential throughout the Zen tradition and are included in many koan anthologies. Now here is the first full English translation of his sayings, lectures, dialogues, poems, and records from his pilgimages. The translation aims for readability rather than literalness; helpful notes illustrate features from the Chinese that might not be evident in English. A historical introudction by the translator a short biography of Joshu, and a useful glossary make The Recorded Sayings of Zen Master Joshu an invaluable text for any student of Zen Buddhism.

ISBN: 9780300165258

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 313g

208 pages