The Theory and Practice of Zen Buddhism: A Festschrift in Honor of Steven Heine

This book critically examines the historical and contemporary phenomenon of Zen, organized to reflect the root and branches of Zen. It honors the scholarly accomplishments and influences of Steven Heine, the most important Zen scholar in the past three decades, and seeks to build on his work. The anthology is a tribute to Heine's foundational work and generates research that is both complementary and original. It is an indispensable collection for students and scholars interested in Japanese religion and Chinese culture, and Zen Buddhist history and philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This remarkable book brings together an outstanding array of scholars to engage in a comprehensive and multifaceted exploration of the historical and contemporary phenomenon of Zen. The structure of the work is meticulously designed to reflect the core and branches of Zen, with the root referring to significant episodes in Chan/Zen history within the Asian context and the branches referring to more recent developments in the West. By collating the scholarly achievements and influences of Steven Heine, widely regarded as the most influential Zen scholar of the past three decades, the collection recognizes and pays tribute to his profound contributions. As it delves into the intellectual horizons that Heine has pioneered and developed, the book seeks to build upon the foundations he has established, fostering the creation of new works within this immensely important religio-cultural scholarly tradition. This curated Festschrift serves as both a retrospective and forward-looking tribute, acknowledging the foundational work that Heine has forged and generating research that is both complementary and highly original. This academic ritual of assembling a liber amicorum is rooted in the belief that exceptional scholarship deserves to be honored by conscientious scholarship. In the festive spirit of a Festschrift, this anthology comprises the resonant voices of Heine and his colleagues, creating an indispensable resource for students and scholars interested in Japanese religion and Chinese culture, as well as those engaged in the study of Zen Buddhist history and philosophy.

Weight: 545g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811682964
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022