Sun-face Buddha: the teachings of Ma-Tsu and the Hung-Chou School of Ch'an

Type

Book

Authors

Cheng Chien Bhikshu

ISBN 10

0875730221

ISBN 13

9780875730226

Tags

Spirituality, Philosophy, Zen buddhism -- Doctrines, Zen Buddhism, Ma-tsu, BU-HIS2, Historical development of Buddhism in China

Description

A translation of the primary materials on the life and teachings of Ma-Tsu (709-788), the successor to the great sixth patriarch and the greatest Ch'an master in history, Hui-Neng (638-713). The book should be invaluable to all who wish to study the development of the Zen thought and philosophy over the course of history. - from Amzon

Biblio Notes

Berkeley, Calif.: Asian Humanities Press, 1993.
Includes bibiographical references and glossary.

Number of Copies