Core texts of the Sŏn approach : a compendium of Korean Sŏn (Chan) Buddhism / translated by Jeffrey L. Broughton with Elise Yoko Watanabe.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Broughton, Jeffrey L., 1944- translator.

Watanabe, Elise Yoko, translator.

Standardized Title:

Sŏnmun ch'waryo. Selections. English

Language:

English

Korean

Subjects (All):

Zen Buddhism.

Physical Description:

xii, 279 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Summary:

"The book is a study and partial translation of Core Texts of the Sŏn Approach (Sŏnmun ch'waryo), a Korean anthology of key texts foundational to Korean Sŏn (Chan/Zen) Buddhism. This anthology provides a convenient entrée to two fundamental themes of Korean Sŏn: Sŏn vis-à-vis the doctrinal teachings (in which Sŏn is shown to be superior); and the huatou (Korean hwadu) method of practice-work popularized by the Song dynasty Chan master Dahui Zonggao (1089-1163). This method consists of "lifting to awareness" or "keeping an eye on" the huatou or phrase, usually the word wu No (Korean mu). No mental operation whatsoever is to be performed upon the huatou. The practitioner simply lifts the huatou to awareness constantly, twenty-four hours a day. Core Texts of the Sŏn Approach, which was published in Korea during the first decade of the twentieth century, attempts to encapsulate the entire Korean Sŏn tradition in one convenient volume (and thus functions as a sort of vade mecum). It contains eight Chan texts by Chinese authors and seven Sŏn texts by Korean authors, showing the organic relationship between the parent Chinese Chan tradition and its heir Korean Sŏn. Due to the circumstances of modern East Asian history, Korean Sŏn is much less well-known in the West than Japanese Zen. This book will give readers access to a broad sweep of texts of the Korean branch of this school of East Asian Buddhism"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: I. Introduction to Core Texts of the Son Approach (Sonmun chwaryo)

The Background: Revival of S6n Buddhism in Modern Korea

Compilation of Core Texts of the Son Approach

The Fifteen Texts of Core Texts of the Son Approach (SMCY)

Texts by Chinese Authors SMCY #1-#4: "Boilerplate" Text Selections

Texts by Chinese Authors SMCY #5-#6: The Nine-Mountains Connection

Texts by Chinese Authors SMCY #7-#8: The Huatou-Practice Connection

Texts by Korean Authors SMCY #9-#12: Chinul

Texts by Korean Authors SMCY #13-#14: A Son Anthology and a Collection of Son Dialogues

Texts by Korean Authors SMCY #15: Hyujdng

Rationale behind the Selection of Five of Fifteen SMCY Texts for Translation

The Huatou Chan of Dahui Zonggao (1089-1163)

Chinul's Keeping an Eye on the Hwadu: "The Hwadu Mu Is Like a Ball of Fire"

The Story of Patriarchal Master Chingwi (Chingwi chosa and Sakyamuni

Post-Hyujdng Installments of the Chingwi Story

A Challenge to the Chinul Orientation of Korean Son

Dunhuang Chan Manuscripts, Chodangchip (Patriarch Hall Collection), and Core Texts of the Son Approach

IIa. Description of Mengshan's Dharma Talks (Translation 1)

IIb. Translation of Mengshan's Dharma Talks (Translation 1)

IIIa. Description of Boshan's Chan Admonitions (Translation 2)

IIIb. Translation of Boshan's Chan Admonitions (Translation 2)

IVa. Description of Chinul's Keeping an Eye on the Hwadu (Translation 3 A) and Hyesim's Diagnosing Illnesses (Supplementary Translation 3B)

IVb. Translation of Chinul's Keeping an Eye on the Hwadu (Translation 3A)

IVc. Translation of Hyesim's Diagnosing Illnesses (Supplementary Translation 3B)

Va. Description of Record of the Treasure Store of the Son Approach (Translation 4)

Vb. Translation of Record of the Treasure Store of the Son Approach (Translation 4)

Via. Description of Hyujong's Comparative Elucidation of Son and the Teachings (Translation 5)

VIb. Translation of Hyujong's Comparative Elucidation of Son and the Teachings (Translation 5)

VII. Chinese Text of Mengshan's Dharma Talks (Translation 1)

VIII. Chinese Text of Boshan's Chan Admonitions (Translation 2)

IX. Chinese Text of Chinul's Treatise on Resolving Uncertainty about Keeping an Eye on the Hwadu (Translation 3 A)

X. Chinese Text of Hyesim's Treatise on Diagnosing Illnesses That Arise in the Practice of the Mu M Hwadu (Supplementary Translation 3B)

XI. Chinese Text of Record of the Treasure Store of the Son Approach (Translation 4)

XII. Chinese Text of Hyujong's Comparative Elucidation of Son and the Teachings (Translation 5).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Core texts of the Sŏn approach.

ISBN:

9780197530542

0197530540

OCLC:

1200834071

Publisher Number:

99986915984