{"product_id":"9781593761776","title":"Platform Sutra: The Zen Teaching of Hui-neng","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Platform Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e occupies a central place in Zen (Ch’an) Buddhist instruction for students and spiritual seekers worldwide. It is often linked with \u003ci\u003eThe Heart Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Diamond Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries. However, unlike the other sutras, which transcribe the teachings of the Buddha himself, \u003ci\u003eThe Platform Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e presents the life and work of Hui-neng, the controversial sixth patriarch of Zen, and his understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual and practical life. Hui-neng’s instruction still matters—the seventh-century school of Direct Awakening that he founded flourishes today, continuing to influence the Rinzai and Soto schools of contemporary Zen. Red Pine offers a sensitive, straightforward, and solid translation of this vital Buddhist text. His remarkable insight and commentary provide a guiding hand for seekers and students alike in their quest for dharma.","brand":"Counterpoint Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035477557488,"sku":"9781593761776","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593761776_p0.jpg?v=1763811131","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593761776","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}