The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu
A Zen, Philosophy, Japan book. 'Essential' is essentially a misnomer. It is okay, I think, if intended to be read as a primer...
A fiery and intensely dynamic Zen teacher and artist, Hakuin (1685–1768) is credited with almost single-handedly revitalizing Japanese Zen after three hundred years of decline. As a teacher, he placed special emphasis on koan practice, inventing many new koans himself, including the famous “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” As an artist, Hakuin used calligraphy and painting to create “visual Dharma”—teachings that powerfully express the nature of enlightenment. The text translated here offers an excellent introduction to the work of this extraordinary teacher. Hakuin sets forth his vision of authentic Zen teaching and practice, condemning his contemporaries, whom he held responsible for the decline of Zen, and exhorting his students to dedicate themselves to “breaking through the Zen barrier.” Included are reproductions of...
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I must say, I like this book. It has a few flaws, which I will mention near the bottom, but overall I found the volume to be quite useful. To begin, the text itself is completely understandable to a modern Westerner. It is clear, concise, and conveys complicated ideas in a comprehensible manner. This quality may be due in part to the... 'Essential' is essentially a misnomer. It is okay, I think, if intended to be read as a primer for someone who plans to read more into this area in the future (like myself). But, I'm still left without a complete understanding of his teachings. After reading this I realize there is alot more to the story than just what is in these pages.... Wow, what a book! And what a translation - so full of fire, Waddell seemed to bring Hakuin alive and place him in the room with me. I warmed to Hakuin deeply - his passionate commitment to both faith and doubt, and his refreshing rage at insipid excuses for enlightenment, and at the waste of lives and talent and given over to thoughtless,...
