By Mario Poceski

 The Records of Mazu and the Making of Classical Chan Literature explores the growth, makeup, and transformation of Chan (Zen) Buddhist literature in late medieval China. The volume analyzes the earliest extant records about the life, teachings, and legacy of Mazu Daoyi (709-788), the famous leader of the Hongzhou School and one of the principal figures in Chan history. While some of the texts covered are well-known and form a central part of classical Chan (or more broadly Buddhist) literature in China, others have been largely ignored, forgotten, or glossed over until recently.

Mario Poceski is Professor of Buddhist studies and Chinese religions at the University of Florida.  He received a PhD in Buddhist studies from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2000.  

ISBN: 0190225750

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