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1611809231 epub 1611809231 epub This sweeping collection of new translations paints a brilliant picture of the development of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Chinas most radical philosophical and meditative tradition. In this landmark anthology of some two dozen translations, celebrated translator David Hinton shows how Ch'an (Japanese: Zen)too long considered a perplexing school of Chinese Buddhismwas in truth a Buddhist-inflected form of Taoism, China's native system of spiritual philosophy. The texts in The Way of Chan build from seminal Taoism through the Dark-Enigma Learning literature and on to the most important pieces from all stages of the classical Chan tradition. Guided by Hintons accessible introductions, readers will encounter texts and authors including: Read more