Zen Words for the Heart: Hakuin's Commentary on the Heart Sutra
by Norman Waddell
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Author: Norman WaddellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-07-15
ISBN: 1570621659
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: Shambhala
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Book Review: Clean to the Bone
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second-most important treatment of the Heart Sutra I've ever encountered. Edward Conze's has to be first; even this translation depends somewhat on Conze's almost perfect translation. As a Sanskrit Scholar and occasional Buddhist, I've contemplated this Sutra for years, and have garnered insights from several translations, most notably those of Conze, this one, and Red Pine's. I'd recommend getting all three. I'd also recommend reading this one LAST. It is a sharp razor that slashes through the intellect, offends the senses and sensibilities, and reveals the pure, impersonal core of this most sacred work in a manner unlike that of any other treatment.
If you do not work out your own understanding, questions, reflections first, this text will either offend or amuse, and thus be wasted. It is no museum piece or comedy act; as another reviewer has said, Hakuin is the Real Deal when it comes to Zen, and treated with respect - and even fear - he will deliver the Heart of this Sutra directly into your own heart.
Summary of Zen Words for the Heart: Hakuin's Commentary on the Heart Sutra
Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) was one of the most important of all Japanese Zen masters. His commentary on the Heart Sutra is a Zen classic that reflects his dynamic teaching style, with its balance of scathing wit and poetic illumination of the text. Hakuin's sarcasm, irony, and invective are ultimately guided by a compassion that seeks to dislodge students' false assumptions and free them to realize the profound meaning of the Heart Sutra for themselves. The text is illustrated with Hakuin's own calligraphy and brush drawings.Zen Books
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