Complete Enlightenment

Complete Enlightenment Is The First Authoritative Translation And Commentary On The Sutra Of Complete Enlightenment A Central Text That Shaped The Development Of East Asian Buddhism And Ch'An (Chinese Zen). The Text Is Set In The Form Of A Transcription Of Discussions Between The Buddha And The Twelve Enlightened Beings(Bodhisattvas) Who Question Him On All Aspects Of Spiritual Practice. .       .      This New Translation Preserves All The Liveliness And Nuance Of The Text In The Original Chinese. The Sutra'S Ancient Wisdom Is Brought To Life By The Commentaries Of Master Sheng-Yen One Of The Most Revered Living Buddhist Masters In The Ch'An Lineage. This Is Truly A Manual For The Spiritual Journey Toward Complete Enlightenment Providing The Key To The Deep Poetic And Practical Meanings Of The Scripture.