Description: Sayings and Doings of Pai-chang (Zen writings series) by Huai-hai. Translated by Thomas Cleary. Center Publications, 1979. Scarce English translation of this Chinese Zen Buddhist classic. From an online review: "Baizhang Huaihai (Pai-chang Huai-hai), 720-814, was an extremely important early Zen master in Tang dynasty China. He was a dharma heir of Mazu Daoyi. Huangbo Xiyun was a disciple of Baizhang and teacher of Linji Yizuan, who went on to found what is now the Rinzai school of Zen. Baizhang is credited with establishing a set of rules for Zen monasteries, and the practice of monks growing their own food. He is famous for his, “A day without work is a day without eating” dictum. His Zen teachings focused on practicing in the present, independent freedom, individual discovery, and not relying on doctrine, or intellectual comprehension. A few cases in “The Blue Cliff Record” are from Baizhang. Thomas Cleary’s translation provides a wealth of material from the talks and conversations of Baizhang, and probably the best English language source for this important Zen master." Format: 5 x 8" softcover, 131pp.
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Type: Paperback
Publication Name: Center Publications
ISBN-10: 0916820106
Item Weight: 0.4 pounds
Number of Pages: 131
Publisher: Center Publications
Original Language: Chinese
Publication Year: 1979
Topic: Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)
Book Title: Sayings and Doings of Pai-Chang
Language: English
Genre: Religion
Author: Thomas Cleary
Book Series: Zen Writings Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
