How Long to Read The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind

How Long Does it Take to Read The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 32 minutes to read The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind by Huang Po His Yun

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Description

This Historical text from the direct teaching of the Zen master, Huang Po, allows the Western reader to gain an understanding of Zen from the original source, one of the key works in its teachings; it also offers deepening and often startling insights into the rich treasures of Eastern thought. Huang Po, also known as Hsi Yun, is believed to have died as late as 850 A.D. He is regarded in a sense as the founder of the great Lin Chi sect. He lived below the Vulture Peak on Mount Huang Po, in the district of Kao An. Like most Zen masters, Huang Po taught in parables which were delivered as sermons, anecdotes, and dialogues. These have been collected here to present the teachings of the Master himself. He compares the mind to the sun travelling through the sky, sending forth light uncontaminated by the finest particle of dust. For those who have discovered the nature of Reality, he says, there is nothing old or new, concepts become meaningless and reason leads to error. Nowhere is the use of paradox in Zen illustrated better than in the teachings of Huang Po, who shows how the experience of intuitive knowledge which reveals to a man what he really is, cannot be communicated by words. With the help of these paradoxes, beautifully and simply presented in this collection, Huang Po could set his disciples on the right path. It is in this fashion that the Zen master leads his listener into the truth, often by a single phrase designed to destroy his particular demon of ignorance. Many of the dialogues recorded in The Zen Teaching of Huang Po took place in public assembly, generally with hundreds of the Master’s followers in attendance. This text is remarkable for its purity of thought and speech. John Blofeld’s translation reflects his deep understanding of Zen and gives it a crystal clear presentation. In addition, there are an introduction and explanatory notes that make this original and revered text even more valuable to the contemporary reader.

How long is The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind?

The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind by Huang Po His Yun is 92 pages long, and a total of 23,184 words.

This makes it 31% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 6 minutes to read The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind aloud.

What Reading Level is The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind?

The Zen Teachings of Huang Po: On The Transmission Of Mind is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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