248 pp. May 1991
paper, ISBN 978-0-8248-1427-4, $22.00
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Tracing Back the Radiance: Chinul's Korean Way of Zen
by Robert E. Buswell Jr.
Classics in East Asian Buddhism
Kuroda Institute
“Buswell’s linguistic ability is commendable, as is his impressive understanding of Buddhist philosophy and unflagging commitment to historic accuracy.” —Journal of Asian Studies
Chinul (1158–1210) was the founder of the Korean tradition of Zen. He provides one of the most lucid and accessible accounts of Zen practice and meditation to be found anywhere in East Asian literature. Tracing Back the Radiance, an abridgment of Buswell’s Korean Approach to Zen: The Collected Works of Chinul, combines an extensive introduction to Chinul’s life and thought with translations of three of his most representative works.
Robert E. Buswell, Jr., is professor of East Asian languages and cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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