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The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch

The Platform Sutra records the teachings of Hui-neng, the Sixth Patriarch, who is revered as one of the two great figures in the founding of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism. This translation is the definitive English version of the eighth-century Ch'an classic. Dr. Yampolsky also furnishes a lengthy and detailed historical introduction that provides the context essential to an understanding of Hui-neng's work.

Eye of the Storm – Walnut and Birch

The design elements in this box include the use of the knot holes occurring naturally in the birch.  The front and back feature knotholes which are lined with walnut to match the interior.  The lid is a rich, warm walnut.  The total effect i...

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