Classics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume One The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

by CLEARY, THOMAS

• ISBN13: 9781590302187
• ISBN10: 1590302184
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-12
• Publisher: Shambhala

Summary

Volume One ofClassics of Buddhism and Zencontains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered Chinese masters such as Pai-chang, founder of the Chan monastic tradition; Huang-po, one of the forefathers of the Lin-chi-tsung or Rinzai school; Foyan, the great master of the twelfth-century Chinese Zen "renaissance"; and many others. The volume includes:Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Zen masters of China.Zen Essence: The Science of Freedom Drawn from the records of the great Chinese Zen masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, this collection represents the most open and direct forms of instruction in the entire Zen canon.The Five Houses of Zen These writings are widely considered to be preeminent among Zen literature.Minding Mind: A Course in Basic Meditation The meditation instructions in this book focus on attaining a state of true objectivity that enables the practitioner to use all other forms of meditation freely and consciously, without becoming fixated or obsessed.Instant Zen Presented here are the teachings of Foyan, who offers simple exercises in attention and thought designed to lead to insight into the real nature of self.

Author Biography

Thomas Cleary holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University

Table of Contents

ZEN LESSONS
Introduction	3	(6)
Notes on Sources	9	(2)
Zen Lessons	11	(116)
ZEN ESSENCE
Introduction	127	(4)
Notes on Sources	131	(2)
Zen Master Mazu	133	(2)
Zen Master Dazhu	135	(1)
Zen Master Linji	136	(5)
Zen Master Yangshan	141	(2)
Zen Master Fayan	143	(3)
Zen Master Fenyang	146	(2)
Zen Master Xuedou	148	(2)
Zen Master Huanglong	150	(3)
Zen Master Yangqi	153	(2)
Zen Master Wuzu	155	(2)
Zen Master Yuanwu	157	(13)
Zen Master Foyan	170	(11)
Zen Master Dahui	181	(7)
Zen Master Hongzhi	188	(4)
Zen Master Ying-an	192	(8)
Zen Master Mi-an	200	(2)
Zen Master Xiatang	202	(2)
Zen Master Yuansou	204	(4)
Afterword: Reflections on the Science of Freedom	208	(39)
THE FIVE HOUSES OF ZEN
Introduction	247	(10)
The House of Kuei-Yang	257	(30)
The House of Lin-chi	287	(20)
The House of Ts'ao-Tung	307	(28)
The House of Yun-men	335	(18)
The House of Fa-yen	353	(26)
Glossary	379	(10)
Further Readings	389	(4)
MINDING MIND
Introduction	393	(6)
Chan Master Hongren: Treatise on the Supreme Vehicle	399	(10)
Chan Master Cijiao of Changlu: Models for Sitting Meditation	409	(3)
Chan Master Foxin Bencai: Guidelines for Sitting Meditation	412	(2)
Zen Master Dogen: A Generally Recommended Mode of Sitting Meditation	414	(3)
Son Master Chinul: Secrets of Cultivating the Mind	417	(19)
Zen Master Ejo: Absorption in the Treasury of Light	436	(21)
Man-an: An Elementary Talk on Zen	457	(18)
Notes	475	(20)
INSTANT ZEN
Introduction	495	(12)
Zen Lectures	507	(68)
Notes	575	(14)
Appendix: Song of Trusting the Heart	589