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. Huineng start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. The platform sutra introduction the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is one of the most popular and influential texts of the chinese chan zen in japanese buddhist tradition. Among many explanations to this sutra for over a thousand years in chinese history, the notes by the second patriarch of buddhainmind are one of the best to explain the profound in simple terms and serve as. Liutsu tanching, important text from the chan school of chinese buddhism, most likely composed in the 8th century ce. Yampolsky, the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch new york. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra buddhist. This translation is the definitive english version of the eighthcentury chan classic. Sep 03, 2014 the sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra ebook written by martin verhoeven, phd, heng sure, phd. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform sutra comments so that people would look closely and clearly recognize that he actually was a flesh body bodhisattva. Huineng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of zen in china, but is often regarded as the true father of the zen tradition. As huineng says in a verse, the buddha dharma is right here in the world, there is no awakening apart from this world. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch preface to the platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master, the sixth patriarch 3 encomium of the platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master, the sixth patriarch 7 platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master, the sixth patriarch number one.
Ebook huineng as pdf download portable document format. One cannot see the great entirety of the sixth patriarchs purport. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra by huineng. Account of origins, as translated from the chinese by. The essence of the sixth patriarchs philosophy is that all beings have the buddhanature. The platform sutra minnesota zen meditation center. Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch liuzu tan jingthe liuzu tan jing platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is the capstone text of the early chan school of chinese buddhism. The platform sutra occupies a central place in zen chan buddhist instruction for students and spiritual seekers worldwide.
The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra with the commentary of tripitaka master hua english translation by the buddhist text translation society buddhist text translation society dharma realm buddhist university dharma realm buddhist association burlingame, california u. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch ebook by. The essence of the sixth patriarch s philosophy is that all beings have the buddhanature. The buddhist text translation society 4951 bodhi way. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch consists of a record of the teachings of huineng, the sixth patriarch of the chan school in china, recorded by his disciple fahai, and is known by several abbreviated titles such as platform sutra or platform sutra of the dharma treasure. Above, it tallys with the true principle of all buddhas, and below, with the opportunities for teaching living beings. Philip yampolsky 1967 not all pieces we read about practice can be as simple as straightforward mind is the place of practice, yet we find ourselves wondering if the translation fully expresses huinengs intent. Platform sutra, chapter 1 account of origins youtube. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in.
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Readings of the platform sutra isbn 97802311582 pdf epub. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra ebook written by martin verhoeven, phd, heng sure, phd. Its key themes are the direct perception of ones true nature, and the unity in essence of sila. The zen teaching of huineng the platform sutra occupies a central place in zen chan buddhist instruction for students. Introducing derek lins authoritative translation of the sixth patriarch platform sutra. The sutra of hui neng download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra by. For many buddhist teachers and scholars, it is considered the hallmark and culminating text of early chan ca. Platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch translations from. The sutra resolves hotly contested issues of earlier decades in a charmingly instructive narrative. Translated from the chinese of zongbao pdf, berkeley.
Such is the teaching of master huineng 6387, the most. Pdf the study is a comparison of four english translations of a chinese chan buddhist text, the platform sutra. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch bdk america. It is attributed to the sixth patriarch of the chan tradition, huineng 6387, although it is most likely the work of subsequent disciples who sought to legitimate their school by devising a lineage of dharma masters leading back to.
Pdf the platform sutra download full pdf book download. Tanjing is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in china during the 8th to th century. The sutra in 42 sections spoken by the buddha coming soon. On the high seat of the treasure of the law the sutra of the 6 th patriarch, hui neng. View this book on amazon the platform sutra records the teachings of huineng, the sixth patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great figures in the founding of chan zen buddhism. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch purports to be a record of the teachings of huineng, as transcribed by an obscure disciple, fahai. All we need to do is clear the mind and quiet the thoughts. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform sutra patriarch and prophets jurnal penelitian dan pengembangan dharma skripsi metaphor in a song sanatha dharma then she was gone jewel dr. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform is the specific name of the sutra, and the word sutra is its general name. A working model for helping the learner to learn by james d.
This pdf file may be printed and distributed according to the terms of use estab lished on the. This anthology of secondary readings of the platform sutra is designed to introduce the undergraduate to one of the most popular and influential chan zen buddhist texts. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra by martin. Delivered at tafan temple in shaochou by the sixth patriarch. Purported to be the recorded words of the famed huineng, who was understood to be the sixth patriarch of chan and the father of all. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra, terebess. Btts bookstore dharma realm buddhist association dharma realm buddhist university buddhism for kids. It proclaims the independence of the southern school of chan from the. The platform refers to the podium on which a buddhist teacher speaks. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the buddha himself, the platform sutra presents the autobiography of huineng, the controversial 6th patriarch of zen, and his understanding. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch book description. Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch liuzu tan jing.
The full title of the platform sutra proclaims it as the sudden teaching. It relates the life and teachings of master hui neng, the great master the sixth patriarch, as set down by one of his disciples. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch chinese buddhist. This record of the life and teachings of huineng, the sixth chan zen patriarch, is an eleventhcentury compilation. Download the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch the platform sutra records the teachings of huineng, the sixth patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great fig. Purported to be the recorded words of the famed huineng, who was understood to be the sixth patriarch of chan and the father of all later chanzen. The two primary sources for huinengs life are the preface to the platform sutra and the transmission of the lamp. 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. Again there were those who said, this is truly a flesh body bodhisattva, but meant it only as sarcasm and lighthearted ridicule, for they still didnt know if the verse was correct. Introduction to the zen sutra of huineng, and links to its contents. Unabridged recitation, with permission, of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, number one. Platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master, the sixth patriarch number one. The sutra purportedly contains the teachings of huineng 6387, the sixth patriarch of china and the father of the chan movement.
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. The master huineng ascended the high seat at the lecture hall of. Purported to be the recorded words of the famed huineng, who was understood to be the sixth patriarch of chan and the father of all later. The sixth patriarch dharma jewel platform sutra temporarily unavailable. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is generally regarded as the basic classic of chan zen buddhism. Here is the record of the life and teachings of huineng, the influential sixth chan zen patriarch.
Yampolsky also furnishes a lengthy and detailed historical introduction that provides the. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch columbia. Dec, 2010 the sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism. The buddhist text translation society 4951 bodhi way, ukiah, ca 95482. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch analysis. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. The platform sutra records the teachings of huineng, the sixth patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great figures in the founding of chan zen buddhism. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism.
Yampolsky has based his translation on the tunhuang manuscript, the earliest extant version of the work. Download the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch the platform sutra records the teachings of huineng, the sixth patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra terebess. The work is reputed to be a record of the teachings of the great chan master huineng. By huineng trans by philip yampolsky philip yampolsky. Introducing the sixth patriarch platform sutra youtube. It is an english translation of a buddhist scripturesutra spoken by the sixth patriarch on the high seat of the treasure of the law, first translated by mr. Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, the name author. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch philip yampolsky. This chapter will try to unpack what that means by focusing on a close reading of the first two segments of the text. At its heart is a verse competition between shenxiu ca. Jewel pookrum the lion and the jewel b r jewel books the jewel of medina never broken jewel lion and the jewel thirty second. The sixth patriarch is the sixth successor after bodhidharma. During the seventh and eighth centuries under the tang dynasty, master hui neng.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The official title of his sutra is the dharma jewel of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, and this title represents the. 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. Given the fragmentary and disputed nature of texts from this period, it cannot be regarded as. Platform sutra huineng 6th patriarch of zen chapter i autobiography of huineng once when the patriarch had come to paolam monastery, prefect wai of shiuchow and other officials came there to invite him to deliver public lectures on buddhism in the hall of taifan temple in the city canton. Reviews of the the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform is the specific name of the sutra, and the word sutra is its general name. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra comments so that people would look closely and clearly recognize that he actually was a flesh body bodhisattva. The sixth patriarch s platform sutra is the only sutra by a master of chinese background, the chan schools sixth patriarch, hui neng. Description of the book the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the buddha himself, the platform sutra presents the autobiography.