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John M. Thompson

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Description:Can enlightenment be attained through words? "Understanding Prajnā" addresses this perennial issue in the study of mysticism through the work of Sengzhao (374-414), a Buddhist scholar-monk whose essay on "prajnā" (-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 Prajnā" includes translations of Sengzhao's essay and his correspondence with Liu Yimin, a -hermit-scholar- who yearned to grasp the Buddha's sage wisdom."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Prajñā: Sengzhao's "Wild Words" And the Search for Wisdom. To get started finding Understanding Prajñā: Sengzhao's "Wild Words" And the Search for Wisdom, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Can enlightenment be attained through words? "Understanding Prajnā" addresses this perennial issue in the study of mysticism through the work of Sengzhao (374-414), a Buddhist scholar-monk whose essay on "prajnā" (-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 Prajnā" includes translations of Sengzhao's essay and his correspondence with Liu Yimin, a -hermit-scholar- who yearned to grasp the Buddha's sage wisdom."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Prajñā: Sengzhao's "Wild Words" And the Search for Wisdom. To get started finding Understanding Prajñā: Sengzhao's "Wild Words" And the Search for Wisdom, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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