Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra. Introducing derek lins authoritative translation of the sixth patriarch platform sutra. 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. At its heart is a verse competition between shenxiu ca. Btts bookstore dharma realm buddhist association dharma realm buddhist university buddhism for kids.
The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in. This record of the life and teachings of huineng, the sixth chan zen patriarch, is an eleventhcentury compilation with ancillary materials. Huineng 6387 was the sixth patriarch of zen in china, but is often regarded as the true father of the zen tradition. Active learning in secondary and college science classrooms. All we need to do is clear the mind and quiet the thoughts. 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 platform refers to the podium on which a buddhist teacher speaks. 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. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism. 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 sixth patriarch is the sixth successor after bodhidharma. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform is the specific name of the sutra, and the word sutra is its general name. For many buddhist teachers and scholars, it is considered the hallmark and culminating text of early chan ca. 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. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. 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. Tanjing is a chan buddhist scripture that was composed in china during the 8th to th century.
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 patriarch and prophets jurnal penelitian dan pengembangan dharma skripsi metaphor in a song sanatha dharma then she was gone jewel dr. Readings of the platform sutra isbn 97802311582 pdf epub. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra buddhist. 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. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the buddha himself, the platform sutra presents the autobiography. Translated from the chinese of zongbao pdf, berkeley. It proclaims the independence of the southern school of chan from the. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch columbia. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch philip yampolsky. 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. Here is the record of the life and teachings of huineng, the influential sixth chan zen patriarch.
Platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master, the sixth patriarch number one. The full title of the platform sutra proclaims it as the sudden teaching. Given the fragmentary and disputed nature of texts from this period, it cannot be regarded as. This chapter will try to unpack what that means by focusing on a close reading of the first two segments of the text.
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 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. For many buddhist teachers and scholars, it is considered the hallmark and culminating text. 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. By huineng trans by philip yampolsky philip yampolsky. 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. The zen teaching of huineng the platform sutra occupies a central place in zen chan buddhist instruction for students. Ebook huineng as pdf download portable document format. Platform sutra, chapter 1 account of origins youtube. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra terebess. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch purports to be a record of the teachings of huineng, as transcribed by an obscure disciple, fahai. It relates the life and teachings of master hui neng, the great master the sixth patriarch, as set down by one of his disciples. Introducing the sixth patriarch platform sutra youtube.
Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch liuzu tan jing. 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 sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra by. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch is generally regarded as the basic classic of chan zen buddhism. During the seventh and eighth centuries under the tang dynasty, master hui neng. 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 sutra of hui neng download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
The sixth patriarch s platform sutra is the only sutra by a master of chinese background, the chan schools sixth patriarch, hui neng. This pdf file may be printed and distributed according to the terms of use estab lished on the. 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. Yampolsky has based his translation on the tunhuang manuscript, the earliest extant version of the work. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch analysis. 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 buddhist text translation society 4951 bodhi way. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism. This translation is the definitive english version of the eighthcentury chan classic. Platform sutra of the dharma treasure of the great master. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra ebook written by martin verhoeven, phd, heng sure, phd. 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 buddhist text.
The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch bdk america. The essence of the sixth patriarchs philosophy is that all beings have the buddhanature. 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. 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. The sutra purportedly contains the teachings of huineng 6387, the sixth patriarch of china and the father of the chan movement.
As huineng says in a verse, the buddha dharma is right here in the world, there is no awakening apart from this world. Liutsu tanching, important text from the chan school of chinese buddhism, most likely composed in the 8th century ce. The work is reputed to be a record of the teachings of the great chan master huineng. 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. Unabridged recitation, with permission, of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, number one. Dec, 2010 the sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra is the fundamental text of chan buddhism. One cannot see the great entirety of the sixth patriarchs purport. The buddhist text translation society 4951 bodhi way, ukiah, ca 95482.
Its key themes are the direct perception of ones true nature, and the unity in essence of sila. Such is the teaching of master huineng 6387, the most. 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 platform sutra of the sixth patriarch book description.
The essence of the sixth patriarch s philosophy is that all beings have the buddhanature. Reviews of the the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch. The platform sutra occupies a central place in zen chan buddhist instruction for students and spiritual seekers worldwide. 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 two primary sources for huinengs life are the preface to the platform sutra and the transmission of the lamp. 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. The platform sutra minnesota zen meditation center. This record of the life and teachings of huineng, the sixth chan zen patriarch, is an eleventhcentury compilation. Pdf the study is a comparison of four english translations of a chinese chan buddhist text, the platform sutra. 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. The platform sutra download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch by huineng.
The sixth patriarchs platform sutra is the only sutra by a master of chinese background, the chan schools sixth patriarch, hui neng. 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. The master huineng ascended the high seat at the lecture hall of. Yampolsky also furnishes a lengthy and detailed historical introduction that provides the. Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, the name author. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch chinese buddhist. 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. Delivered at tafan temple in shaochou by the sixth patriarch. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch translations from. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra by huineng. Account of origins, as translated from the chinese by. Sir peter warren,vice admiral of the red, 17031752 new perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology by julian gwyn. The sixth patriarchs dharma jewel platform sutra, terebess. Introduction to the zen sutra of huineng, and links to its contents.
A working model for helping the learner to learn by james d. Pdf the platform sutra download full pdf book download. The sixth patriarch dharma jewel platform sutra temporarily unavailable. The sixth patriarch s dharma jewel platform is the specific name of the sutra, and the word sutra is its general name. The sutra resolves hotly contested issues of earlier decades in a charmingly instructive narrative. Description of the book the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch. Above, it tallys with the true principle of all buddhas, and below, with the opportunities for teaching living beings. The platform sutra of the sixth patriarch ebook by. 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 sutra in 42 sections spoken by the buddha coming soon. Yampolsky, the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch new york. On the high seat of the treasure of the law the sutra of the 6 th patriarch, hui neng. The official title of his sutra is the dharma jewel of the platform sutra of the sixth patriarch, and this title represents the. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english.
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