Just this is it
Subtitle: Dongshan and the practice of suchness
By: Taigen Dan Leighton
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9781611802283
Subjects: Teachings; Caodong (Sect)
Description: "Teachings on the practice of things-as-they-are, through commentaries on a legendary Chinese Zen figure. The ninth-century Tang dynasty Chinese master Dongshan is an important ancestor of the Zen tradition that has spread widely throughout the world in the twentieth century. He features prominently in koan texts and teaching stories, but he's not been written about or translated much in English yet. Dan Leighton comes to the rescue with this excellent book that takes the texts and teachings attributed to Dongshan, as well as the teaching stories and koan cases about him, and provides commentary for understanding the teaching of the House of Caodong he's associated with, particularly as it relates to "suchness"--tathata, the absolute and true nature inherent in all appearance--focusing on the practical relevance of the teachings Dongshan represents to the practice and life of us folks today"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-272) and index.