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Publication NameFrom Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen : a Remarkable Century of Transmission and Transformation

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Publication Year2017

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AuthorSteven Heine

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Reviews"Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chán and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chán and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubov%cáková, Religious Studies Review "a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chán and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chán and/or Zen." -- ZuzanaKubov%cáková, Religious Studies Review"a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students andscholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions"This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy"From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studiesand Chinese Religions, University of Florida"This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen"Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chán and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chán and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubovcáková, Religious Studies Review "a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Ch´an and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Ch´an and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubovc´akov´a, Religious Studies Review"a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions"This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy"From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida"This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen"Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen, "a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chn and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chn and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubov%ckov, Religious Studies Review "a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chn and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chn and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubov?kov, Religious Studies Review "a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions "This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy "From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida "This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen "Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Chán and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Chán and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubovcáková, Religious Studies Review"a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions"This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy"From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida"This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen"Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Ch'an and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Ch'an and/or Zen." -- Zuzana Kubovc'akov'a, Religious Studies Review"a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions"This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy"From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida"This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen"Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE, "Heine emerges not only as a scholar and writer but most importantly as an erudite storyteller largely tracing the history and development of Chinese Ch'an and Japanese Zen from the mid-1200s to the mid-1300s. The volume nevertheless offers a thorough contextual background ... [and] can be appreciated by both scholars knowledgeable in the field, as well as by general readers with a keen interest in Ch'an and/or Zen." -- Zuzana KubovÄ'akov'a, Religious Studies Review"a focused introduction to the transmission of Chan from China to Japan in the thirteenth century with considerable information and summary of current scholarship on all aspects of Chan/Zen Buddhism. To date, there is no other book of comparable scope and coverage ... Overall, Heine's new book is stimulating and inspiring. I am sure it will open many doors for students of Chan/Zen to embark on new research projects. I highly recommend it to students and scholars." -- Jiang Wu, History of Religions"This book is a scholarly expedition that follows Zen Buddhism from China to Japan, and through all points in between. Through his erudition, his familiarity with Zen and East Asian Buddhism, and his comprehensive knowledge of related literature, Steven Heine succeeds in evoking the vibration of Zen Buddhism in his readers while enriching and renewing their understanding of the tradition."--Jin Y. Park, author of Women and Buddhist Philosophy"From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen showcases Steven Heine's mastery of an array of primary and secondary sources, as well as his outstanding ability to communicate clearly to both scholarly and general audiences. It will be readily appreciated by scholars working in fields such as East Asian Buddhism and Japanese history, as well as by general readers interested in learning about the rich history of Zen." --Mario Poceski, Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions, University of Florida"This is a book that has needed to be written, and we are fortunate that it was Steven Heine who chose to write it. Drawing on his impressive expertise, Heine skillfully illuminates how the Chan school was transplanted into Japan and became the Zen sect. Readers will appreciate his close attention to the cultural and socio-political dimensions of that transmission."--Christopher Ives, author of Imperial-Way Zen"Few scholars of Zen are as approachable and rewarding to read as Heine... This study is erudite and wonderful to read." --CHOICE

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal294.3927

Table Of ContentTable of ContentsPrefacePart One. Transnational Studies of Maritime Transfers1. Traditions: Shifts in East Asian Society Affecting the Formation and Reception of Zen2. Transitions: Social Influences on Zen's Legend of Living BuddhasPart Two. Troubling At First, Then Turning Into the Establishment3. Transmissions: When Dogen Attained Enlightenment in China in 12254. Transplantations: How Émigré Monks Overcame Mid-Century Challenges5. Transformations: Why Daito Did Not Go to China, Yet Won a Debate in 1325Part Three. Techniques for Attaining and Maintaining Enlightenment6. Teachers: Testing the Authenticity and Authority of Zen Masters7. Temples: Training Disciples While Mitigating Transgressions8. Tones: Triggering Spirituality Through Literary and Fine ArtsGlossary of Names, Titles, and TermsRecommended Readings

SynopsisFrom Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen investigates the remarkable century that lasted from 1225 to 1325, during which the transformation of the Chinese Chan school of Buddhism into the Japanese Zen sect was successfully completed. Steven Heine reveals how this school of Buddhism, which started half a millennium earlier as a mystical utopian cult for reclusive monks, gained a broad following among influential lay followers in both China and Japan., From Chinese Chan to Japanese Zen provides a comprehensive survey and critical investigation of the remarkable century that lasted from 1225 to 1325, during which the transformation of the Chinese Chan school of Buddhism into the Japanese Zen sect was successfully completed., This work provides a survey and critical investigation of the remarkable century that lasted from 1225 to 1325, during which the transformation of the Chinese Chan school of Buddhism into the Japanese Zen sect was successfully completed. The cycle of transfer began with a handful of Japanese pilgrims, including Eisai, Dogen and Enni, who traveled to China in order to discover authentic Buddhism. They quickly learned that Chan, with the strong support of the secular elite, was well organized in terms of the intricate teaching techniques of various temple lineages. After receiving Dharma transmission through face-to-face meetings with prominent Chinese teachers, the Japanese monks returned home with many spiritual resources. Foreign rituals and customs met with resistance, however, and by the end of the thirteenth century it was difficult to imagine the success Zen would soon achieve. Following the arrival of a series of émigré monks, who gained the strong support of the shoguns for their continental teachings, Zen became the mainstream religious tradition in Japan. The transmission culminated in the 1320s when prominent leaders Daito and Muso learned enough Chinese to overcome challenges from other sects with their Zen methods. The book examines the transcultural conundrum: How did this school of Buddhism, which started half a millennium earlier as a mystical utopian cult for reclusive monks, gain a broad following among influential lay followers in both China and Japan? It answers this question by a focusing on the mythical elements that contributed to the effectiveness of this transition, especially the Legend of Living Buddhas.

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