Daily Zen Library


The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch

The Platform Sutra records the teachings of Hui-neng, the Sixth Patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great figures in the founding of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism. This translation is the definitive English version of the eighth-century Ch'an classic. Dr. Yampolsky also furnishes a lengthy and detailed historical introduction that provides the context essential to an understanding of Hui-neng's work.

Fir and Walnut design

Display only.  Inquire for pricing. 7 3/4" long x 4 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high This lovely box is a lovely balance of the lighter Douglas fir and the rich walnut and features box joints of each wood also.  The walnut handle provides s...

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