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The Lankavatara Sutra: Translation and Commentary
The Lankavatara Sutra is the holy grail of Zen. Zen’s first patriarch, Bodhidharma, gave a copy of this text to his successor, Hui-k’o, and told him everything he needed to know was in this book. Passed down from teacher to student ever since, this is the only Zen sutra ever spoken by the Buddha. Although it covers all the major teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, it contains but two teachings: that everything we perceive as being real is nothing but the perceptions of our own mind and that the knowledge of this is something that must be realized and experienced for oneself and cannot be expressed in words. In the words of Chinese Zen masters, these two teachings became known as “have a cup of tea” and “taste the tea.”
Alder Serving Tray – Custom order only
22 1/2" long x 11" wide x 2 1/2" high Alder gives this solid tray a lighter feel. Finished with cherry handles and joinery, this makes quite an elegant way to serve your family and friends. Take it outside when the weather permits t...
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