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The Bodhidharma Anthology
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Author : Jeffrey L. Broughton
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-09-01
The Bodhidharma Anthology written by Jeffrey L. Broughton and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-01 with Religion categories.
In the early part of this century, the discovery of a walled-up cave in northwest China led to the retrieval of a lost early Ch'an (Zen) literature of the T'ang dynasty (618-907). One of the recovered Zen texts was a seven-piece collection, the Bodhidharma Anthology. Of the numerous texts attributed to Bodhidharma, this anthology is the only one generally believed to contain authentic Bodhidharma material. Jeffrey L. Broughton provides a reliable annotated translation of the Bodhidharma Anthology along with a detailed study of its nature, content, and background. His work is especially important for its rendering of the three Records, which contain some of the earliest Zen dialogues and constitute the real beginnings of Zen literature. The vivid dialogues and sayings of Master Yuan, a long-forgotten member of the Bodhidharma circle, are the hallmark of the Records. Master Yuan consistently criticizes reliance on the Dharma, on teachers, on meditative practice, and on scripture, all of which lead to self-deception and confusion, he says. According to Master Yuan, if one has spirit and does not seek anything, including the teachings of Buddhism, then one will attain the quietude of liberation. The boldness in Yuan's utterances prefigures much of the full-blown Zen tradition we recognize today. Broughton utilizes a Tibetan translation of the Bodhidharma Anthology as an informative gloss on the Chinese original. Placing the anthology within the context of the Tun-huang Zen manuscripts as a whole, he proposes a new approach to the study of Zen, one that concentrates on literary history, a genealogy of texts rather than the usual genealogy of masters.
The Bodhidharma Anthology
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Author : Bodhidharma
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1999-09-21
The Bodhidharma Anthology written by Bodhidharma and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-21 with Philosophy categories.
"These original documents are crucial for understanding East Asian Buddhist development. Professor Broughton's analysis of the material provides a new and refreshing look at the tradition which was focused on meditation and the ancient lineage of Bodhidharma. . . . We can be grateful that the translations are accompanied by a detailed study that gives the reader access to the social and cultural events of the time."—Lewis Lancaster, University of California, Berkeley
Bodhidharma Quotes And Facts
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Author : Blago Kirov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-13
Bodhidharma Quotes And Facts written by Blago Kirov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-13 with categories.
This book is an anthology of quotes from Bodhidharma and selected facts about Bodhidharma. "All phenomena are empty.""And the Buddha is the person who's free: free of plans, free of cares.""Buddhas don't practice nonsense.""Buddhas move freely through birth and death, appearing and disappearing at will." "Delusion means mortality. And awareness means Buddhahood.""Freeing oneself from words is liberation.""If you use your mind to look for a Buddha, you won't see the Buddha.""If your mind is pure, all Buddha-lands are pure.""Many roads lead to the path, but basically there are only two: reason and practice.""Mortals liberate Buddhas and Buddhas liberate mortals.""Not engaging in ignorance is wisdom.""Once you see your nature, sex is basically immaterial.""Only one person in a million becomes enlightened without a teacher's help.""Our nature is the mind. And the mind is our nature.""Regardless of what we do, our karma has no hold on us.""The Dharma is the truth that all natures are pure.""The essence of the Way is detachment.""The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons: Greed, Anger, and Delusion.""The mind is always present. You just don't see it."
Zongmi On Chan
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Author : Jeffrey L. Broughton
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2009
Zongmi On Chan written by Jeffrey L. Broughton and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Japanese Zen often implies that textual learning (gakumon) in Buddhism and personal experience (taiken) in Zen are separate, but the career and writings of the Chinese Tang dynasty Chan master Guifeng Zongmi (780-841) undermine this division. For the first time in English, Jeffrey Broughton presents an annotated translation of Zongmi's magnum opus, the Chan Prolegomenon, along with translations of his Chan Letter and Chan Notes. The Chan Prolegomenon persuasively argues that Chan "axiom realizations" are identical to the teachings embedded in canonical word and that one who transmits Chan must use the sutras and treatises as a standard. Japanese Rinzai Zen has, since the Edo period, marginalized the sutra-based Chan of the Chan Prolegomenon and its successor text, the Mind Mirror (Zongjinglu) of Yongming Yanshou (904-976). This book contains the first in-depth treatment in English of the neglected Mind Mirror, positioning it as a restatement of Zongmi's work for a Song dynasty audience. The ideas and models of the Chan Prolegomenon, often disseminated in East Asia through the conduit of the Mind Mirror, were highly influential in the Chan traditions of Song and Ming China, Korea from the late Koryo onward, and Kamakura-Muromachi Japan. In addition, Tangut-language translations of Zongmi's Chan Prolegomenon and Chan Letter constitute the very basis of the Chan tradition of the state of Xixia. As Broughton shows, the sutra-based Chan of Zongmi and Yanshou was much more normative in the East Asian world than previously believed, and readers who seek a deeper, more complete understanding of the Chan tradition will experience a surprising reorientation in this book.
Buddhism And Medicine
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Author : C. Pierce Salguero
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2017-09-26
Buddhism And Medicine written by C. Pierce Salguero and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-26 with Religion categories.
From its earliest days, Buddhism has been closely intertwined with medicine. Buddhism and Medicine is a singular collection showcasing the generative relationship and mutual influence between these fields across premodern Asia. The anthology combines dozens of English-language translations of premodern Buddhist texts with contextualizing introductions by leading international scholars in Buddhist studies, the history of medicine, and a range of other fields. These sources explore in detail medical topics ranging from the development of fetal anatomy in the womb to nursing, hospice, dietary regimen, magical powers, visualization, and other healing knowledge. Works translated here include meditation guides, popular narratives, ritual manuals, spells texts, monastic disciplinary codes, recipe inscriptions, philosophical treatises, poetry, works by physicians, and other genres. All together, these selections and their introductions provide a comprehensive overview of Buddhist healing throughout Asia. They also demonstrate the central place of healing in Buddhist practice and in the daily life of the premodern world. This anthology is a companion volume to Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Sources (Columbia, 2019).
The Zen Teaching Of Bodhidharma
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Author : Bodhidharma
language : en
Publisher: North Point Press
Release Date : 2009-11-01
The Zen Teaching Of Bodhidharma written by Bodhidharma and has been published by North Point Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-01 with Philosophy categories.
A fifth-century Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma is credited with bringing Zen to China. Although the tradition that traces its ancestry back to him did not flourish until nearly two hundred years after his death, today millions of Zen Buddhists and students of kung fu claim him as their spiritual father. While others viewed Zen practice as a purification of the mind or a stage on the way to perfect enlightenment, Bodhidharma equated Zen with buddhahood and believed that it had a place in everyday life. Instead of telling his disciples to purify their minds, he pointed them to rock walls, to the movements of tigers and cranes, to a hollow reed floating across the Yangtze. This bilingual edition, the only volume of the great teacher's work currently available in English, presents four teachings in their entirety. "Outline of Practice" describes the four all-inclusive habits that lead to enlightenment, the "Bloodstream Sermon" exhorts students to seek the Buddha by seeing their own nature, the "Wake-up Sermon" defends his premise that the most essential method for reaching enlightenment is beholding the mind. The original Chinese text, presented on facing pages, is taken from a Ch'ing dynasty woodblock edition.
Buddhism And Medicine
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Author : Pierce [VNV] Salguero
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Buddhism And Medicine written by Pierce [VNV] Salguero and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Gospel Of Bodhidharma
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Author : Liu Liang Ji
language : en
Publisher: UB Tech
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Gospel Of Bodhidharma written by Liu Liang Ji and has been published by UB Tech this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
Bodhidharma, the Buddhist monk is most celebrated as the founder of Zen Buddhism. Born as a prince in India, he traveled many miles to reach China in order to spread the real teachings of Buddha. As the first Chinese patriarch of Chan Buddhism, he encouraged people for awakening through zazen. Bodhidharma, also known as Damo, is regarded as 28th in Buddha lineage. This quotes book brings you the best collection of his quotes for a inner revival. Be inspired with the arousing words from Bodhidharma.
Asian Martial Arts Monks And Ways Of Thought
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Author : Michael DeMarco
language : en
Publisher: Via Media Publishing
Release Date : 2020-11-10
Asian Martial Arts Monks And Ways Of Thought written by Michael DeMarco and has been published by Via Media Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Many know of the legends concerning the Shaolin Temple as the font of Asian martial arts. However, this was not the only temple with deep associations with combatives. This anthology dives deep into the historic significance of the relationship between temples, monks, and martial arts. As a transporter of culture, it seems logical that the Indian monk Bodhidharma brought more than just Buddhist texts to the Shaolin Temple. India has a wonderful tradition of martial and healing arts that he would have shared at the temple. His rich story throws light on how and why monks throughout Asia have often blended martial arts with their spiritual lives. Asian countries have unique histories and societies, but also share important elements. A major thread is religion and the mixing with ancient native shamanism and mysticism. We find a blend of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam in Asian cultures, which are strongly based in monastic centers. The spread of religious thought is coupled with the spread of knowledge about martial arts. It is part of human nature to find sources to enforce the spiritual, mental, and physical condition. Temples and martial arts are certainly valued for these reasons. In the first chapter, Michael Spiesbach details the story of Bodhi-dharma. His piece couples nicely with Stanley Henning’s observations from a visit to the Shaolin Temple. Dr. Charles Holcombe details the historic connections Daoism has with martial arts, while Mark Hawthorne discusses the recent state of Daoism and its prospects for the future. Jerry Shine’s chapter on the sohei shows the influence these warrior monks had in Japanese history. Ken Jeremiah’s chapter looks at the extreme asceticism Japanese monks and warriors practiced to reach their individual goals. Mark Wiley’s chapter deals with mystical elements as sources of power in Indonesian martial arts. In the final chapter, Mark Kelland brings the religious and martial traditions into our present everyday lives.
Seeing Through Zen
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Author : John R. Mcrae
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2004-01-19
Seeing Through Zen written by John R. Mcrae and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-19 with Religion categories.
The tradition of Chan Buddhism—more popularly known as Zen—has been romanticized throughout its history. In this book, John R. McRae shows how modern critical techniques, supported by recent manuscript discoveries, make possible a more skeptical, accurate, and—ultimately—productive assessment of Chan lineages, teaching, fundraising practices, and social organization. Synthesizing twenty years of scholarship, Seeing through Zen offers new, accessible analytic models for the interpretation of Chan spiritual practices and religious history. Writing in a lucid and engaging style, McRae traces the emergence of this Chinese spiritual tradition and its early figureheads, Bodhidharma and the "sixth patriarch" Huineng, through the development of Zen dialogue and koans. In addition to constructing a central narrative for the doctrinal and social evolution of the school, Seeing through Zen examines the religious dynamics behind Chan’s use of iconoclastic stories and myths of patriarchal succession. McRae argues that Chinese Chan is fundamentally genealogical, both in its self-understanding as a school of Buddhism and in the very design of its practices of spiritual cultivation. Furthermore, by forgoing the standard idealization of Zen spontaneity, we can gain new insight into the religious vitality of the school as it came to dominate the Chinese religious scene, providing a model for all of East Asia—and the modern world. Ultimately, this book aims to change how we think about Chinese Chan by providing new ways of looking at the tradition.