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The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-Chi: A Translation of the Lin-chi lu by Lin-Chi (Paperback, 1999)

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PEN Translation Prize-winner Burton Watson presents here an eloquent translation -- the first in the English language -- of this seminal classic, The Zen Teachings of Master Lin-chi. The work is an exacting depiction of Lin-chi's words and actions, describing the Zen master's life and teaching, and includes a number of his sermons.

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Among the most important texts of Zen literature is the Lin-chi lu , which details the insights and exploits of the great ninth-century Chinese Zen master Lin-chi, one of the most highly regarded of the Tang period masters. PEN translation prize-winner Burton Watson presents an eloquent translation of this seminal classic for modern readers - the only English-language version of the Lin-chi lu available. Lin-chis style of Zen - encouraging the use of urthodox teaching methods and stressing the importance of koan study - is well kwn to western readers and scholars, and is beautifully rendered in Watson's translation. The work is an exacting depiction of Lin-chis words and actions, describing the Zen master's life and teachings and including a number of his sermons, long recognized for their brisk, evocative language. Watson contributes a lucid introduction, as well as a glossary and tes.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Columbia University Press
brand
Columbia University Press
GTIN
9780231114851
ISBN-10
0231114850
ISBN-13
9780231114851
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96041037

Product Key Features

Regional Cuisine
Japanese
City
New York
Region
California
Publication Year
1999

Dimensions

Weight
255g
Depth
12.88mm
Height
150mm
Width
221mm

Additional Product Features

Place of Publication
NY
Publication Country
US
Pagination
180
Translated by
Burton Watson
Author
Lin-Chi, Burton Watson, Burton Watson (translator), Brian Watson
Author Biography
Burton Watson, the recipient of the 1981 PEN Translation Prize, has taught Chinese and Japanese literature at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto universities. He has translated dozens of Chinese and Japanese classics, including The Lotus Sutra, Records of the Grand Historian, and Chuang Tzu.
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Author(s)
Lin-Chi
Recommended Age Range
12+ years
Topic
Spirituality, Literature, Presents,Teaching,Religion,Literature,Sermons,Language,Spirituality, Language, Religion, Presents, Presents,Spirituality,Literature,Sermons,Language,Teaching,Religion, Sermons, Teaching
Date of Publication
06/01/1999
Format Details
Trade Paperback (US)
Dimensions
235x159x15mm
Subject
Non-Christian Religions
Imprint
Columbia University Press
Series
0231114850
Genre
Non-Christian Religions
Country of Publication
United States

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