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Summary: pass....
Review: Recommend that you give this one a "pass". The L.S. is of historical interest because legend has it that Bodhidharma passed his copy to his disciple Hui-k'e as a "seal" of his dharma succession. Supposedly, Bodhidharma remarked that the L.S. was the most suitable supplementary text to his teachings, based on his evaluation of which concepts the Chinese Buddhists of his time did and did not understand.But I digress. Like "Merry Christmas", the arcane concepts of the L.S. have since been explained "many times, many ways" by scholars and practicers more modern and more cogent than D.T. Suzuki. Suzuki's translation was done nearly 100 years ago, and it is with good reason that modern translators have not bothered themslves with the L.S., other than referring to it in passing.
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Summary: pass....
Review: Recommend that you give this one a "pass". The L.S. is of historical interest because legend has it that Bodhidharma passed his copy to his disciple Hui-k'e as a "seal" of his dharma succession. Supposedly, Bodhidharma remarked that the L.S. was the most suitable supplementary text to his teachings, based on his evaluation of which concepts the Chinese Buddhists of his time did and did not understand. But I digress. Like "Merry Christmas", the arcane concepts of the L.S. have since been explained "many times, many ways" by scholars and practicers more modern and more cogent than D.T. Suzuki. Suzuki's translation was done nearly 100 years ago, and it is with good reason that modern translators have not bothered themslves with the L.S., other than referring to it in passing.
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Summary: classic
Review: This is the reprint of the 1932 classic edition. The founder of Zen Buddhism expressly recommended this scripture to his first disciples.
Rating:
Summary: classic
Review: This is the reprint of the 1932 classic edition. The founder of Zen Buddhism expressly recommended this scripture to his first disciples.
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Summary: writing without a writer
Review: This Lankavatara is for those who are sincere & brave of heart. This is a sutra to be experienced in our imagined state of being. There have been countless people who have reached the core experience of the Mahayana practices from this Lankavatara sutra. If you would like to set cross-legged in the dreams of Buddhas then set aside some moments in your life have a cup of tea and get ready for a heady experiencal ride. In reference to the 1 star review. It is advisable to ignore this review by the reviewer called "youraveragemahayanist". The Lankavatara is to be experience in the very core of consciousness not words to be simply reviewed by someone who may enjoy the externalistic view of scholastic philosophies. The reviewers belief that these concepts are arcane are simply his/her inability to experience something beyond discriminating concepts like modern. It is to be asked, is there really an individual concept known as modern separate from the truth of nothing separate? Where is this past, future, and or present to be found "youraveragemahayanist"? Is there really a finger pointing to the moon? Look deeper and enjoy! As you read D. T. Susuki translation it is easy to understand that Susuki was a layman/monk who was not separate from the experience of the Lankavatare itself. The Lankavatara should become one of the top priority readings for those sincere bodhisattvas practicing in these illusory times where ignorance is swift to point us away from fulfilling our path's vows. Remember the path is neither easy nor difficult. Read the word and let go of them for the experience they point too. renzai@lvcm.com
Rating:
Summary: writing without a writer
Review: This Lankavatara is for those who are sincere & brave of heart. This is a sutra to be experienced in our imagined state of being. There have been countless people who have reached the core experience of the Mahayana practices from this Lankavatara sutra. If you would like to set cross-legged in the dreams of Buddhas then set aside some moments in your life have a cup of tea and get ready for a heady experiencal ride. In reference to the 1 star review. It is advisable to ignore this review by the reviewer called "youraveragemahayanist". The Lankavatara is to be experience in the very core of consciousness not words to be simply reviewed by someone who may enjoy the externalistic view of scholastic philosophies. The reviewers belief that these concepts are arcane are simply his/her inability to experience something beyond discriminating concepts like modern. It is to be asked, is there really an individual concept known as modern separate from the truth of nothing separate? Where is this past, future, and or present to be found "youraveragemahayanist"? Is there really a finger pointing to the moon? Look deeper and enjoy! As you read D. T. Susuki translation it is easy to understand that Susuki was a layman/monk who was not separate from the experience of the Lankavatare itself. The Lankavatara should become one of the top priority readings for those sincere bodhisattvas practicing in these illusory times where ignorance is swift to point us away from fulfilling our path's vows. Remember the path is neither easy nor difficult. Read the word and let go of them for the experience they point too. renzai@lvcm.com
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