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The Record of Linji: A New Translation of the Linjilu in the Light of Ten Japanese Zen Commentaries
Author Broughton, Jeffrey ; Watanabe, Elise Yoko
Date2012.12
Pages336
PublisherOxford University Press
Publisher Url http://global.oup.com/
LocationOxford, UK [牛津, 英國]
Content type書籍=Book
Language英文=English
AbstractThe 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.
Table of contentsAcknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
Translation of the Linjilu
Part I: Dharma-Hall Convocations
Part II: Sangha Instruction
Part III: Calibrating and Adjudicating
Part IV: Record of the Karman of the Master's Career
Part V: Stupa Record of Chan Master Linji Huizhao
Yuanjue Zongyan's Xuanhe 2 (1120) Linjilu Edition (LJL)
Appendix 1: Pre-Song Linji and Puhua Sayings and Episodes Preserved in the Collection of the Patriarchal Hall (Zutangji)
Appendix 2: Pre-Song Linji Sayings Preserved in the Mind-Mirror Record (Zongjinglu)
Notes
Bibliography
Index
ISBN9780199936434 (Paperback); 0199936439
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Created date2017.04.17
Modified date2017.04.17



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