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Línjì Yìxuán (b. ? – d . 866, also romanized as Lin-chi) was a Tang dynasty Mahayana Buddhist who founded the Linji (Rinzai) school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. His teachings are preserved in the Línjì yǔlù (record of Linji). In this excerpt, famed translator Burton Watson (1925 – 2017) provides a basic explanation of the Mahayana Buddhist notion of karma and a classic example of Linji’s apparent rejection of such ideas.
"One of the undisputed masterpieces of Japanese Literature. . . . Hamill achieves a kind of luminosity of language that I find unparalleled in other translations of this work." —Burton Watson, Columbia University "Lucid and engaging, this translation, a gift of careful attention, does not separate poetry from spiritual practice. Basho becomes our guide on the way of insight. Such is the magic of a fine translation." —Margaret Gibson, Tricycle
Michael Puett is the Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the Chair of the Committee on the Study of Religion at Harvard University. He is the recipient of a Harvard College Professorship for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Michael Puett is the Walter C.
Is it very difficult to translate Chinese poetry into English? Tell me a bit about the challenges. It is difficult, but also interesting because it is so difficult. English and Chinese can be such different languages. As a result, there are all kinds of theories, schools and practices regarding the best way to translate Chinese poetry.
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