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Readers revisit Chan Buddhist poetry collection by Master Sheng-Yen
Original: I stumbled across an old book, The Poetry of Enlightenment, edited by Master Sheng-Yen. It's a collection of poems by Ch
A reader recommends The Poetry of Enlightenment, an edited anthology of poems by ancient Chinese Ch'an (Zen) masters compiled by Master Sheng-Yen, calling it one of the best works on Ch'an Buddhism they have read. The poems, which address the nature of the enlightened mind, are being shared as a meaningful introduction to classical Buddhist thought and practice.
Why now: A personal recommendation of the book is resonating with readers interested in Buddhism and contemplative poetry.
Master Sheng-YenThe Poetry of EnlightenmentCh'an Buddhism
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- I stumbled across an old book, The Poetry of Enlightenment, edited by Master Sheng-Yen. It's a collection of poems by Ch'an masters from ancient China. It's one of the best works on Ch'an Buddhism I've read. Poems that deal with the subject of the enlightened mind but are… · ipxfong@mastodon.sdf.org · 9
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