The Undying Lamp of Zen
The Testament of Zen Master Torei
$38.39
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
This is a complete explanation of Zen practice written by one of the most eminent masters of pre-modern Japan. The author, Torei Enji (1721-1792), was best known as one of two “genius assistants” to Hakuin Ekaku, who was himself a towering figure in Zen Buddhism who revitalized the Rinzai school. Torei was responsible for much of the advanced work of Hakuin’s later disciples and also helped systemize Hakuin’s teachings.
The Undying Lamp of Zen includes a range of principles a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590307922 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590307925 |
| Author: | Torei Enji |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 204g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 141mm x 9mm |
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“An indispensible aid to the practice of Rinzai Zen and an accessible entree to the Zen experience in general. Torei is a compelling guide; his tone is energetic, no nonsense, and full of personality.”—Sweeping Zen blog “Eminent translator Cleary has made a true spiritual gem accessible to Westerners.”—New Age Retailer
About The Author
Torei Enji
Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic.
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