{"product_id":"three-zen-sutras-the-heart-sutra-the-diamond-sutra-and-the-platform-sutra-9781640094949","title":"Three Zen Sutras: The Heart Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, and the Platform Sutra","description":"\u003cb\u003eA pocket-sized presentation of the 3 most venerated sutras of Zen Buddhism: the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeatures easy-to-understand translations and helpful footnotes--all from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Three classic Buddhist sutras--often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries--are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translations these particular Buddhist texts are considered canon, provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the classic triumvirate in a gift-sized volume, perfect for sharing with anyone seeking guidance and peace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e- \u003cb\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e offers the Prajnaparamita teaching of emptiness\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Diamond Sutra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e outlines the bodhisattva path followed by the Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Platform Sutra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen, whose teachings have served as an introduction to Zen for 1,300 years \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to new translations of all three texts, Red Pine has included an introduction that ties all three together and just enough footnotes to explain what needs explaining but not enough to get in the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Pine (Bill Porter)\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Los Angeles in 1943 and attended graduate school at Columbia University. An acclaimed translator, his published works include three major Buddhist texts: \u003ci\u003eThe Platform Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Diamond Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eZen Baggage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoad to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits\u003c\/i\u003e. Red Pine has lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and has traveled extensively in China, visiting Zen temples and seeking out hermits. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Counterpoint LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618345259282,"sku":"9781640094949","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d09079f1-20a5-4d64-950d-72df26125b4e.jpg?v=1732532694","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/three-zen-sutras-the-heart-sutra-the-diamond-sutra-and-the-platform-sutra-9781640094949","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}