John R. McRae (1947–2011)
Author of Seeing through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism
About the Author
Works by John R. McRae
Seeing through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism (2004) 56 copies, 2 reviews
The Pratyutpanna Samadhi Sutra / The Surangama Samadhi Sutra (BDK English Tripitaka) (2006) 36 copies, 1 review
The Sutra of Queen Srimala of the Lion's Roar / The Vimalakirti Sutra (BDK English Tripitaka) (2006) 25 copies
Associated Works
Journal of the American Academy of Religion: Fall 1989, Volume 57, Number 3 (1989) — Contributor — 3 copies
Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Winter 1989, Vol. LVII, No. 4 (1989) — Contributor — 2 copies
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- Birthdate
- 1947-04-28
- Date of death
- 2011-10-22
- Gender
- male
- Relationships
- Nattier, Jan (spouse)
- Nationality
- USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
Seeing through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism by John R. McRae
John McRae pulls no punches in this critical analysis and historical survey of Chan. Applying an objective eye to the existing (both old and newly discovered) literature, Seeing Through Zen attempts to present an actual/likely history of the origins of Chan literature and practice. While some might consider such an approach combative or destructive (goodbye sacred cows), in reality, this analysis provides a fresh vigor and energy to the tradition while revealing new perspectives. A show more recommended, if dry, read for Chan/Zen practitioners and fans of religious history. show less
text pratyupanna-buddha-saṃmukāvasthita-samādi-sūtra. Early Mahāyāna source bridging buddhānusmṛti and śūnyatā; influential in East Asian Pure Land and Chan discussions.
Translator: Original Sanskrit composition c. first century C.E. It incorporates elements of all the major tendencies within the Mahāyāna. Sanskrit original lost, exists in Chinese and Tibetan translations.
Translator: Original Sanskrit composition c. first century C.E. It incorporates elements of all the major tendencies within the Mahāyāna. Sanskrit original lost, exists in Chinese and Tibetan translations.
Contents:
- Essentials of the transmission of mind (Taishō T48.2012-A) John R. McRae tr.
- A treatise on letting Zen flourish to protect the state (Taishō T80.2543) Gishin Tokiwa tr.
- A universal recommendation for true zazen
(Taishō T82.2580) Osamu Yoshida tr.
- Advice on the practice of zazen (Taishō T82.2586) Steven Heine tr.
- Essentials of the transmission of mind (Taishō T48.2012-A) John R. McRae tr.
- A treatise on letting Zen flourish to protect the state (Taishō T80.2543) Gishin Tokiwa tr.
- A universal recommendation for true zazen
(Taishō T82.2580) Osamu Yoshida tr.
- Advice on the practice of zazen (Taishō T82.2586) Steven Heine tr.
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