Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi
by Honghzhi Zhengue
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First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen practitioners as shikantaza (""just sitting"") Chinese Zen master Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen literature. This translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongshi's religious poems, translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing the master's work in show more its historical context , as well as lineage charts and other information about the Chinese influence on show lessTags
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