Classics of Buddhism and Zen Volume Three: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary: 3

Volume Three of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains translations of works by the key figures of Zen including the Japanese master Dogen; Chinul the twelfth-century Korean master; and Hakuin founder of the Rinzai school. Also included are selections from the Prajnaparamita or Perfection of Wisdom sutras a key source of the Zen tradition. . . The volume includes: . The Sutra of Hui-neng: Grand Master of Zen Hui-neng was the sixth patriarch of Chinese Zen. His teachings are characterized by their striking immediacy and by their concern with direct insight into the essential nature of awareness. The Sutra of Hui-neng is accompanied by Hui-nengs own commentary on the Diamond Sutra . . Dream Conversations on Buddhism and Zen A collection of a renowned Japanese masters written replies to questions about the true nature of Zen. . Kensho: The Heart of Zen Included here are some of the important texts focusing on the profound subtleties of this essential Zen awakening and the methods used in its realization. . Rational Zen: The Mind of Dogen Zenji Contains selections from Dogens two masterworks Shobogenzo and Eihei Koruko . Clearys commentary and compendium of authentic source materials enhance the readers insight into Dogens methods. . Zen and the Art of Insight Thomas Cleary has gathered key selections from throughout the Prajnaparamita literature accompanying each selection with commentary to present the key teachings as exercises in learning freedom.