Ordinary Mind as the Way: The Hongzhou School and the Growth of Chan Buddhism

While I suspect that few Chan and Zen apologists and koan enthusiasts will be pleased by Poceski's portrayal of the Hongzhou school, his book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes gain a better understanding of a critical, formative period in the history of Chan.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 2009, Vol.19 (2), p.269-271
Main Author: Ahn, Juhn Y.
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Asian history
Buddhism
Buddhists
History
Nonfiction
Religion
Reviews of Books
Schools
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Summary:While I suspect that few Chan and Zen apologists and koan enthusiasts will be pleased by Poceski's portrayal of the Hongzhou school, his book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes gain a better understanding of a critical, formative period in the history of Chan.
ISSN:1356-1863
1474-0591
DOI:10.1017/S1356186308009553