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Interpretation of Zen Patriarch Seng-ts'an's work - Hsin Hsin Ming
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(15 pages)
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(10 minutes in duration)
Introduction by Eric Putkonen
The Hsin Hsin Ming (Shinjinmei in Japanese) is a verse attributed to the Third Chinese Chan (Zen) Patriarch Seng’tsan (known as Sosan in Japan). Written in the 6th century, it is considered the first clear and comprehensive statement of Zen.
The title is often translated as “Faith in Mind”, but John McRae argues that the title should be translated as “Inscription on Relying on the Mind” or “Inscription of the Perfect Mind.” I chose the call this “Verses on the Perfect Mind.”
The Hsin Hsin Ming has been much beloved by Zen practitioners for over a thousand years. It is still studied today in Western Zen circles. I find it is as relevant today as it was then.
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