Review: Great and insightful translation
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 12, 2013
"Hsin Hsin Ming: Inscription on Faith in Purity of Mind" by Dennis Waller is the translation of Seng-Ts'an's poem. Very eloquently and easily to understand for the Western reader Waller brings a very poetic feel to the translation.Clearly familiar with Zen teachings Waller then adds short pieces on the principles of Zen and the concept of Enlightenment. I have read a large amount of such teachings and often find myself confused by ornate writing or attempts by the author to sound enlightened while they write it.Waller manages to make important simple points without sounding simplifying or descending to a level of Zen for Dummies. Gentle, intelligently and thoughtful he helps to shed light on the background for the poem and helps to understand it and take its wonderful essence.I am very pleased to have found this translation as I agree with its messages and I should remind myself more often of those, for my own inner peace.Thank you Mr Waller.