Daily Zen Library


Conception of Chan in the Zongjing Lu

Yongming Yanshou ranks among the great thinkers of the Chinese and East Asian Buddhist traditions, one whose legacy has endured for more than a thousand years. Albert Welter offers new insight into the significance of Yanshou and his major work, the Zongjing lu, by showing their critical role in the contested Buddhist and intellectual territories of the Five Dynasties and early Song dynasty China.

A very scholarly treatment.

Fir and Walnut design

Display only.  Inquire for pricing. 7 3/4" long x 4 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high This lovely box is a lovely balance of the lighter Douglas fir and the rich walnut and features box joints of each wood also.  The walnut handle provides s...

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