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 ...
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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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