Good Translations of the following masters

[rivetrenuck]

hie, after reading Clearies "swampland flowers" i was blown away, i would like to read other masters too but i dont know of good translations. could you please tell me of good translations of the following characters.

1) Dogen
2) Bankei
3) Ryokan
4) Hakunin
5) Rinzai

thank you so much for helping me.

[Son of Mr. Gordo]

I never had much interest in East Asian Buddhism, though I was interested in Dogen's view of Soto Zen for a short period. For an excellent translation of his core work, I would go to Gudo Nishijima's series of books "Master Dogen's Shobogenzo" (translated by Chodo Cross).

The other East Asian Mahayanists never held my attention much unfortunately.

[rivetrenuck]

in what buddhism were you more interested in? although these people are east its still buddhism, though its more towards zen.

do tell me what you read and practice?

thank you.

[Son of Mr. Gordo]

I follow the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. I am a practitioner in the Sakya lineage, and a student of H.H. Sakya Trizin. I have also received major teachings in Dzogchen, and am a student of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. I have received minor teachings from the Karma Kagyu lineage as well. I was raised in a Chinese Pure Land family, and am respectful of that strain of Buddhism. I've also had the great opportunity to receive personal instruction in the Mahasi style of Vipassana from Venerable Sayadaw Ashin Indaka in NY, and also studied in Bodhgaya, India (only two days) from Venerable Dr. Rastrapala Mahathera, who was a disciple of Dipa Ma's. However, my interests are solely in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism right now.

When I refer to East Asia, I am referring mainly to Japan, Korea, Vietnam and China.

[rivetrenuck]

nobody can help me?

:confused: :(

[Icehawk]

What is the sound of one hand clapping? Perhaps the most well known koan in the west. This koan is attributed to the Zen master, Hakunin (1689-1789). Also called Hakuin.

Amazon.com: Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: Norman Waddell: Books
Amazon.com: Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin: Hakuin Ekaku, Norman Waddell: Books

[Kuroyagi]

I never had much interest in East Asian Buddhism, though I was interested in Dogen's view of Soto Zen for a short period. For an excellent translation of his core work, I would go to Gudo Nishijima's series of books "Master Dogen's Shobogenzo" (translated by Chodo Cross).

The other East Asian Mahayanists never held my attention much unfortunately.
I agree with that. Have no idea about the others. Icehawk your sig kicks butt: Castlevania, IIRC...? :confused: