The reader is presented with a clear survey of the historical development of the major schools within the Zen Sect and the profound philosophical concepts underlying the teachings and practices of this unique religious discipline. The Quotations and the Glossaries contain invaluable material for language students interested in reading original Zen texts.--Provided by publisher
Translation of Die Entwicklung de chinesischen Ch'an nach Hui-nêng im Lichte des Wu-mên-kuan.