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Nothing to Do, Nowhere to Go: Reflections on the Teachings of Zen Master Lin Chi |
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Published: 2007-08-28 |
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 Words and wisdom
Thich Nhat Hanh is a direct Dharma heir of Lin-chi, thirty fourth generation I understand. There are few Masters in the our present world who manifest such enlightened activity as does he and many contemporary Buddhists regard him as a fully enlightened Buddha. I recently had the opportunity to attend a retreat led by him in Ha Noi. Remarkably, this was in the company of my own master, Daido Hogen Yamahata, who chose this opportunity to receive the precepts from Thich Nhat Hanh.
In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh reveals to us the deep wisdom and compassion of Lin-chi in a way that one who is of the same mind is able to do. Enlightenment is the union of compassion and wisdom. Aimlessness is one of the three doors of liberation.In studying the writings of the great ancestors and patriarchs of Zen, we must be very careful not to confuse the words used with the intention behind them.
Thich Nhat Hanh shows us Lin-chi's heart and mind and does so in a way that is immediate and profound. This book is the true samadhi of words.
Waking up to Who You Are
I am now into my 4th reading in less than a year of this beautifully written book. Thich Nhat Hahn has a way of simply and eloquently making writing that takes one from the head to the heart. With each reading the depth of understanding increases.
 Translation is just OK, but the commentary is pedestrian.
It seems a pity to use this extraordinary text, with its obvious emphasis on 'Nothing to Do', to promote such a totally burdensome vision of Chan. Yes, I am indignant! Is this how we are to think of the Great Lin Chi, merely a sermonizing light weight? I don't think so. If this is Chan it has nothing to recommend it. With this kind of talk, I would bet, Lin Chi would've chased Hanh away! Honestly.
Check out the Burton Watson translation (no commentary, just good notes) to get a better sense of Lin Chi's greatness. Speaking of greatness, if you check out Lin Chi's teacher, Huang Po, you'll really see where I am coming from. Good Luck.
Big love for Linji
Thich Nhat Hanh always delivers, and this book is no exception! Great choice of material for a commentary, not too dry at all :) Linji is very funny and right to the point. I have read many of Thay's books and this one really shook me up, a must read!
The best
If one reads Thich Nhat Hanh's works extensively in Vietnamese, they'll know that he is a sharp scholar with a wide range of interests. In the West, most of his books are, however, from teaching lectures. And maybe he likes it that way too: down-to-earth, practical, humorous but still relevant and essential, in the lights of Dharma. This book, even though also a series of lectures, is one of a few could fall out of that style a bit. If you enjoy this kind of books, you might like Understanding Our Mind, Zen Keys, Finding Our True Home, The Heart of Understanding, Opening the Heart of the Cosmos, The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion, etc.
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