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A Rediscovered Classic of Ch'an Buddhist Poetry Finds New Readers
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 has highlighted The Poetry of Enlightenment, a collection of poems by ancient Chinese Ch'an masters edited by Master Sheng-Yen, calling it one of the best works on Ch'an Buddhism they have read. The poems explore the nature of the enlightened mind, and the post has drawn modest attention as people share appreciation for the classic text.
Why now: A reader's personal recommendation of a Buddhist poetry collection is resonating with others interested in the subject.
Master Sheng-YenThe Poetry of EnlightenmentCh'an BuddhismChina
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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 · 5
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