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Understanding Prajñā : : Sengzhao's «Wild Words» and the Search for Wisdom
Overview
Can enlightenment be attained through words? Understanding Praj a addresses this perennial issue in the study of mysticism through the work of Sengzhao (374-414), a Buddhist scholar-monk whose essay on praj a ( wisdom ) created a sensation in early medieval China. Drawing on contemporary hermeneutic theory, this book presents a close reading of Sengzhao's work, placing it in proper context while highlighting his masterful techniques for conveying wisdom beyond ordinary language. Understanding Praj a includes translations of Sengzhao's essay and his correspondence with Liu Yimin, a hermit-scholar who yearned to grasp the Buddha's sage wisdom.
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- ISBN-13: 9780820488264
- ISBN-10: 0820488267
- Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
- Publish Date: August 2008
- Page Count: 322
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