Lengqian Sutra Modern Reading

Author: Dongfang Qiao
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The cultivation of modern humanistic qualities should begin with reading traditional classics. The profound yet accessible nature of traditional classics should be seen in lively modern readings. The Lengqie Jing (Lankavatara Sutra) is a record of the teachings given by Shakyamuni Buddha to his disciples on Lengqia Mountain. It is renowned for its penetrating reasoning and unadorned simplicity. The great once spent 300,000 coins to have it reprinted, praising it as a "subtle and profound" "heart of Buddhist teachings," demonstrating its significant influence on the evolution of Chinese thought since the Tang and Song dynasties. This Modern Reading of the Lengqie Jing not only summarizes and analyzes the entire content of this classic in a vivid and engaging language but also intersperses many anecdotes and related knowledge. The mystical and profound meanings are seamlessly integrated, removing the barriers of difficulty for general readers and enabling them to gain a complete understanding of this classic, which is listed as one of the "Three Scriptures of Chan Buddhism," in a relaxed and accessible context.