The Golden Age of Zen: The Classic Work on the Foundation of Zen Philosophy - Wu, John C.H.

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The Golden Age of Zen: The Classic Work on the Foundation of Zen Philosophy by Wu, John C.H. Format: PaperbackPublished by Image, 1995 John C. H. Wu's classic work has long been th e primary source for understanding the development of this hugely influential branch of Buddhism by students and teachers alike, and now, for the first time, it is available from an American publisher. The Golden Age of Zen explores the important period of religious history that followed the meeting of Buddhism with Chinese philosophies, most particularly Taoism. Wu looks first at the basic foundations of the school of Zen laid down in the sixth century by Bodhidharma and in the seventh century by Hui-neng, and then examines the magnificent flowering of the whole movement in the hands of successive generations of Chinese sages.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more