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Huineng

Dajian Huineng (大鑒惠能; Pinyin: Dàjiàn Huìnéng; Japanese: Daikan Enō; Korean: Hyeneung, 638–713) was a Chinese Chán (Zen) monastic who is one of the most important figures in the entire tradition. Huineng is the Sixth and Last Patriarch of Chán Buddhism.
He is said to have advocated an immediate and direct approach to Buddhist practice and enlightenment, and in this regard, is considered the founder of the "Sudden Enlightenment" (頓教) Southern Chán school of Buddhism.

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Born 638
Died 713

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  • Cover of: The Platform sutra of the sixth patriarch: the text of the Tun-huang manuscript with translation, introd., and notes by Philip B. Yampolsky.

    First published in 1967 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The Sutra of Hui-neng, grand master of Zen: with Hui-neng's commentary on the Diamond Sutra

    First published in 1998 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The Sixth Patriarch's Dharma jewel platform sutra: Liuzu da shi fa bao tan jing

    Cover of edition sixthpatriarchsd00huin_397 First published in 2002 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Jin gang jing · Xin jing · Tan jing · Di zang jing

    First published in 2011 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The dharmic treasure altar-sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (the altar sutra): an annotated edition

    First published in 2005 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Ming jing yu feng fan: liu zu tan jing = The sutra of Hui Neng

    First published in 2010 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Platform sutra of the Sixth Patriarch: the text of the Tun-huang manuscript

    First published in 2012 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Yukcho Taesa pŏppo tanʾgyŏng

    First published in 1703 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The sutra of the sixth patriarch on the pristine orthodox dharma.

    First published in 1964 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Sixth Patriarch's Dharma jewel platform sutra, with the commentary of Tripitaka Master Hua [translated from the Chinese by the Buddhist Text Translation Society].

    First published in 1977 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Tan jing =: The platform scripture

    First published in 1963 — 1 edition
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Born 638
Died 713

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Zen Buddhism, Early works to 1800, Doctrines, Dunhuang manuscripts, Zen, Bouddhisme, Buddhism, Buddhism - General, Buddhism - Zen, Chabu, Chinese Manuscripts, Liuzudashi fa bao tan jing (Huineng), Religion, Religion - World Religions, Religion / Zen Buddhism, Sacred books, Sŏkkaryu, Tun-huang manuscripts, Zen buddhism

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Hui-neng (638-713), Huineng (638-713)

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Alternative names

  • 大鑒惠能
  • Dajian Huineng
  • Daikan Enō
  • Hyeneung
  • Hui Neng

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
May 16, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot merge authors
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
September 17, 2010 Edited by Prajña Edited without comment.
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import