{"product_id":"the-zen-teaching-of-huang-po-on-the-transmission-of-mind","title":"The Zen Teaching of Huang Po: On the Transmission of Mind","description":"This complete collection of teachings by the 9th century Zen Master has been an essential text in the study of Zen for centuries—now available in English.\nThis translation of the original collection of sermons, dialogues, and anecdotes of Huang Po, the illustrious Chinese master of the Tang Dynasty, allows the Western reader to gain an understanding of Zen from the original source, one of the key works in its teachings. It also offers deep and often startling insights into the rich treasures of Eastern thought.\nNowhere is the use of paradox in Zen illustrated better than in the teaching of Huang Po, who is regarded as the founder of the great Lin Chi sect. He demonstrates that the experience of intuitive knowledge, which reveals to a man what he is, cannot be communicated in words. With the help of these paradoxes, beautifully and simply presented in this collection, Huang Po could set his disciples on the right path. It is in this fashion that the Zen master lead his listener into truth, often by a single phrase designed to destroy his particular demon of ignorance.\nJohn Blofeld's translation reflects his deep understanding of Zen and gives this historical text a clear and faithful presentation.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802150926\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 4EKTGN003FNK_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41602441838650,"sku":"4EKTGN003FNK_ns","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0802150926-0.jpg?v=1787107963","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-zen-teaching-of-huang-po-on-the-transmission-of-mind","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}