John R Mcrae: 1 book
Seeing through Zen
Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2004
The tradition of Chan Buddhism—more popularly known as Zen—has been romanticized throughout its history. In this book, John R. McRae shows how modern critical techniques, supported by recent manuscript discoveries, make possible a more skeptical, accurate, and—ultimately—productive assessment...
