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Title: Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi by Cheng-Chueh, Taigen Daniel Leighton, Zen Master Hongzhi, I. Wu, Tenshin Anderson, Zhengjue ISBN: 0-86547-475-3 Publisher: North Point Press Pub. Date: June, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Great early Chan writings
Comment: I read this shortly after it first came out. It seemed OK and I put it aside. Several years ago --and after more sitting practice and retreats-- I reread it and now I think it is a treasure. In the translated passages/poems, Hongzhi is speaking consistently from a deeply enlightened experience.

Someone new to Zen may find this collection of talks from a twelfth century Chinese master fuzzy and not very helpful. But for someone with experience sitting, it is profound. Dogen also gave Hongzhi "five stars" in Shobogenzo.

Hongzhi's words have become my favorite sitting companion.

Rating: 5
Summary: Inspiring and Insightful
Comment: This is one of the best books I've ever read -- on Zen, Buddhism or Spirituality in general. Hongzhi was obviously as clear as they get, and his subtle and powerful language and insight is an inspiration to any practicioner, from any tradition. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of Reality.

Rating: 3
Summary: Silent Illumination
Comment: To learn the Silent Illumination technique, you have to go to a Ch'an or Zen teacher, such as Sheng-Yen, in New York. This book is a good description of the mind states and practice attitudes associated with that method. The Chinese names have been nipponized. "Hongzhi" you may recognize as "Hung-chi". This book is very useful for S.I. practicers.

Sheng Yen's book on S.I. is "Infinite Mirror". This book is equally good.