{"product_id":"zen-roots-the-first-thousand-years-9781640095120","title":"Zen Roots: The First Thousand Years","description":"\u003cb\u003e9 new translations of essential Buddhist texts from the first thousand years of Zen--presented in a travel-friendly package for on-the-go reading or contemplation!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dating from the middle of the second century B.C. to the middle of the ninth century A.D., \u003ci\u003eZen Roots\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - The Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra\u003cbr\u003e - Selections from the Vimalakirti and Lankavatara sutras\u003cbr\u003e - Bodhidharma's \u003ci\u003ePrinciples \u0026amp; Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Sengcan's \u003ci\u003eTrusting the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Yongjia's\u003ci\u003e Song of Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Huangbo's \u003ci\u003eTransmission of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These translations are accompanied by introductions and enough notes to explain what needs explaining but not so many as to get in the way. \u003ci\u003eZen Roots\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for travel, to accompany one to the higher elevations, or just to read in the backyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Pine\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Los Angeles in 1943 and attended graduate school at Columbia University. An acclaimed translator, his published works include four major Buddhist texts: \u003ci\u003eThe Lankavatara Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e, \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 and \u003ci\u003eRoad to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits\u003c\/i\u003e. He has lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong and has traveled extensively in China, visiting Zen temples and seeking out hermits. He now lives in Port Townsend, Washington.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Counterpoint LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650425491730,"sku":"9781640095120","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_248ff51a-019c-47d9-aba3-3504f7277273.jpg?v=1733288568","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zen-roots-the-first-thousand-years-9781640095120","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}