The Record of Linji: A New Translation of the Linjilu in the

The Record of Linji: A New Translation of the Linjilu in the Light of Ten Japanese Zen Commentaries

The Linjilu (Record of Linji or LJL) is one of the foundational texts of Chan/Zen Buddhist literature, and an accomplished work of baihua (vernacular) literature. Its indelibly memorable title character, the Master Linji, is himself an embodiment of the very teachings he propounds to his students: he is a "true person," free of dithering; he exhibits the non-verbal, unconstrained spontaneity of the buddha-nature; he is always active, never passive; and he is aware that nothing is lacking at all, at any time, in his round of daily activities. Jeffrey L. Broughton's bracing new translation transmits the LJL's living expression of Zen's "personal realization of the meaning beyond words," as interpreted by ten commentaries produced by Japanese Zen monks, over a span of over four centuries, ranging from the late 1300's through the early 1700's. These Zen commentaries form a body of vital, in-house interpretive literature never before given full credit or center stage in previous translations of the LJL. Here, their insights are fully incorporated into the translation itself, allowing the reader unimpeded access throughout, with more extensive excerpts available in the notes. Also provided is a translation of the earliest extant material on Linji, including a neglected transmission-record entry relating to his associate Puhua, which indicate that the LJL is a fully-fledged work of literature that has undergone editorial changes over time to become the compelling work we know today.

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
EAN	9780199936434
Edition	Bilingual
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0199936439
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	336
PublicationDate	2012-12-11
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ReleaseDate	2012-12-11
Studio	Oxford University Press

The Record of Linji: A New Translation of the Linjilu in the Light of Ten Japanese Zen Commentaries

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