The sutra of hui neng also known as the platform sutra, translated by af price and wong moulam. The term sutra is reserved for a sermon of gautama buddha or one of the great bodhisattvas, and the canon of the chan school, the tripitaka, contains only one chinese work bearing that title. Plattformsutra bedeutende zenmeister huineng huineng, guido keller, taro yamada isbn. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng by huineng. Y therefore the larger chapters say, if one dwells in dharmas, he does not dwell in praja paramita. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng shambhala dragon. This edition is printed on acidfree paper that meets the. The sixth patriarch is the sixth successor after bodhidharma. The sutra spoken by the sixth patriarch on the high seat of the treasure of the law, otherwise known as the platform sutra of hui neng. But if you practice with our discipline and with patience, if you practice nonclinging, you will eventually. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version lines 1 through 112.
The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng open library. An illiterate woodcutter who attained enlightenment in a flash, he became the sixth patriarch of chinese zen, and is regarded as the founder of the sudden enlightenment school. He is the supreme exemplar of the fact that neither education nor social background has any bearing on the attainment of enlightenment. Because hui neng could not read or write, he had to ask for help. Extraordinary teachings from hui nengs altar sutra taken from the discourses known as the platform or altar sutra by hui neng, the sixth patriarch of chan or zen buddhism, was translated and adapted by tzesi huang and illustrated by his wife, demi. The sutra of huineng is here accompanied by huinengs versebyverse commentary on the diamond sutrain its very first published english translation ever. The sutra of huineng, grand master of zen rakuten kobo. The sutra of huineng also known as the platform sutra, translated by af price and wong moulam. Its key themes are the direct perception of ones true nature, and the unity in essence of sila. The platform sutra of hui neng intro and chapter 1 youtube. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra thezensite.
He is the famous sixth patriarch of the chan or meditation tradition, which is better known in japanese as zen. Usnisha sitatapatra white umbrella canopy goddess dharani medicine buddha, akshobhya, amitabha, avalokiteshvara, vajrapani, shakyamuni, ksitigarbha, 5 dhyana buddhas, buddhist meditation vajrayana siddham hindu sanskrit mantra chanting highest yoga tantra. The official title of his sutra is the dharma jewel of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, and this title represents the. The diamond sutra and the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch hui neng. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The second installment in the ongoing saga of hui neng, the 6th patriarch of zen busshism.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Published in one volume together with the diamond sutra by shambhala. The sutra of huineng, also known as the platform sutra, contains the autobiography of a pivotal figure in zen history and some of the most profound passages of zen literature. This collection of his talks, also known as the platform or altar sutra, is the only zen record of its kind to be generally honored with the appellation sutra, or scripture. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is generally regarded as the basic classic of chan zen buddhism. Huineng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of zen in china, but is often regarded as the true father of the zen tradition. The sutra of hui neng, also known as the platform sutra, contains the autobiography of a pivotal figure in zen history and some of the most profound passages of zen literature. For if you see the wrong of people in the world, being wrong yourself, you will be evil. The diamond sutra and the sutra of hui neng internet archive. The brushstrokes are loose and free but construct a simplistic and lively image. Now let me tell you something about my own life and how i came into possession of. The heart of prajna paramita sutra san francisco state. The platform sutra of hui neng intro and chapter 1.
The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra buddhistische. Tanjing is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in china during the 8th to th century. Here is the record of the life and teachings of huineng, the influential sixth chan. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the sutra of huineng, grand master of zen. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng by wong mou. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch analysis. With huinengs commentary on the diamond sutra comments customers havent yet quit the report on the overall game, or otherwise make out the print but. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng ebook by. This pdf file may be printed and distributed according to the terms of use estab. Hui neng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of zen in china, but is often regarded as the true father of the zen tradition. It is known as the diamond sutra because its teachings are said to be like diamonds that cut away all dualistic thought, releasing one from the attachment to objects and bringing one to the further shore of enlightenment. Huineng 6387 is perhaps the most beloved and respected figure in zen buddhism.
Reviews of the sutra of hui neng, grand master of zen. The official title of his sutra is the dharma jewel of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, and this title represents the deepest truth of this sutra. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the buddha himself, the platform sutra. This is a pair of foundation texts for chan zen buddhism. This edition of the platform sutra is another translation and close reading by bill porter, b.
However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the buddha himself, the platform sutra presents the life and work. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is a very profound teaching, not easy for beginners to understand. The platform sutra does not purport to be spoken by the buddha, but rather is spoken by a buddha, hui neng, known as the sixth patriarch of zen or chan buddhism and also called huineng and in japanese, yeno or eno.
In hengs translation, hui neng his own name, you r disciple a humb le term as selfreference, and the mast er an honori c term to refer to the fi h patriarch in the source text are all. He is the last of the early grand masters or founding teachers of zen. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng shambhala dragon editions a. Primary source document with questions dbqs excerpts from the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch introduction huineng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of the chan zen school of buddhism. Zhu, mo di, the yellow emperor, and laozi have become increas. The picture of the three mummified and gilded priests is from this source. It is said countless people awakened to the way and transcended the ordinary. Primary source document with questions dbqs excerpts from the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch introduction huineng 6387 was. Transmission and enlightenment in chan buddhism seen through the platform sutra pdf. The platform refers to the podium on which a buddhist teacher speaks. The work is reputed to be a record of the teachings of the great chan master huineng. Jun 08, 2012 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. If you are a person who truly practices the way, do not look at the ignorance of the world. My father, a native of fan yang, was dismissed from his official post and banished to be a commoner in hsin chou in kwangtung.
Hui neng autobiography learned audience, our essence of mind literally, selfnature which is the seed or kernel of enlightenment bodhi is pure by nature, and by making use of this mind alone we can reach buddhahood directly. Because he was raised in poverty he did not know how to read or write. Read the sutra of huineng, grand master of zen with huinengs commentary on the diamond sutra by thomas cleary available from rakuten kobo. This book is strictly for free distribution, it is not for sale. If one does not dwell in dharmas, he dwells in praja paramita. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch bdk america. The zen teaching of huineng paperback november 28, 2008.
According to huinengs autobiography in the platform sutra, huinengs father was from fanyang, but. The first, and apparently the only published translation into english of the sutra of wei lang hui neng was completed by the late mr. The platform sutra occupies a central place in zen chan buddhist instruction for students and spiritual seekers worldwide. With huinengs commentary on the diamond sutra up to now concerning the ebook we now have sutra of huineng, grand master of zen. I was unlucky in that my father died when i was very young, leaving my mother poor and miserable. Though its recollection has been attributed to fahai, a student of huineng, its origins are. The diamond sutra, composed in india in the fourth century ce, is one of the most treasured works of buddhist literature and is the oldest existing printed book in the world. Wong moulam in 1930, and published in the form of a 4to papercovered book by the yu ching press of shanghai. Reviews of the sutra of huineng, grand master of zen. Robert q shared a the sutra of hui neng quote 7 years ago share url. The diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng shambhala. With hui neng s commentary on the diamond sutra comments customers havent yet quit the report on the overall game, or otherwise make out the print but. Because huineng could not read or write, he had to ask for help. We moved to kwang chou canton and were then in very bad circumstances.
It is often linked with the heart sutra and the diamond sutra to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries. The sutra spoken by the sixth patriarch on the high seat of the treasure of the law, otherwise known as the platform sutra of huineng. Good friends, purify your minds and concentrate on the dharma of the great perfection of wisdom. Hui neng is a central figure of zen buddhist tradition. Huineng hui neng a seminal figure in buddhist history. The sacred unmovable lord great wrathful king secrect dharani sutra. Huineng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of zen in china, but is often. Apr 26, 2011 this edition of the platform sutra is another translation and close reading by bill porter, b. Most modern scholars doubt the historicity of traditional biographies and works written about huineng, considering his extended biography to be a legendary narrative based on a historical person of merely regional significance, of whom very little is known.
As i explain the sixth patriarch dharma jewel platform. Dajian huineng also commonly known as the sixth patriarch or sixth ancestor of chan, is a. Hui neng 6387 is perhaps the most beloved and respected figure in zen buddhism. Diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng shambhala classics pdf. The translation of the platform sutra sutra of hui neng leaves a lot to be desired. Nov 30, 2011 the second installment in the ongoing saga of hui neng, the 6th patriarch of zen busshism. At the core of this book is the heart of prajna paramita sutra itself. In english a mere sixteen sentences, and a mere 262 characters in chinese, the heart sutra, as it is called in brief, is nothing less than a summation of the wisdom of the buddha.
This story gives us the important lesson that anyone can attain enlightenment, regardless of education or social standing. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Click on document diamond sutra and the sutra of huineng shambhala classics pdf. Now let me tell you something about my own life and how i. The translation of the diamond sutra is good and has some useful explanatory notes. Have you ever looked at the altar sutra of the 6th patriarch, hui neng. With hui neng s commentary on the diamond sutra up to now concerning the ebook we now have sutra of hui neng, grand master of zen. With huinengs commentary on the diamond sutra shambhala dragon editions kindle edition by cleary, thomas. The two primary sources for huinengs life are the preface to the platform sutra and the transmission of the lamp.
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