The Record of Linji

"The Record of Linji," also known as "The Linji Lu," is a classic text in Zen Buddhism that captures the teachings and dialogues of the influential Chinese Zen master Linji Yixuan (died 866 CE). Linji, also known as Rinzai in Japanese, is the founder of the Linji school of Chan Buddhism, which later became known as the Rinzai school in Japan.

The text is renowned for its direct and often unconventional teaching style, characterized by Linji's use of shouts, physical gestures, and paradoxical statements to provoke insight and awaken the true nature of his disciples. Linji's teachings emphasize the importance of direct experience and the spontaneous realization of one's inherent Buddha-nature, often challenging students to transcend conceptual thinking and dualistic distinctions.

"The Record of Linji" is a foundational text in Zen Buddhism, offering deep insights into the practice of meditation, the nature of enlightenment, and the role of the teacher-student relationship in spiritual training. It remains a vital resource for practitioners and scholars of Zen, providing a window into the unique and dynamic approach of one of Zen's most celebrated masters.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0824833198
• EAN: 9780824833190
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
  
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2009
• Pub Date: October 31, 2008
• Physical Info: 2.54 cms H x 22.61 cms L x 14.99 cms W (0.68 kgs), 520 pages