The Record of Linji Religious Literature and humanity sacrifices its essence

and humanity sacrifices its essence for the illusion of tranquillity

representing the general will of the people

This comprehensive edition includes a new translation of Leibniz's "Monadology

"Either/Or" invites readers to confront fundamental questions about the nature of existence and the pursuit of personal authenticity

and human cruelty

The Record of Linji Religious Literature and humanity sacrifices its essence"The Record of Linji," also known as "The Linji Lu," is a classic text in Zen Buddhism that captures the teachings and dialogues of the influential Chinese Zen master Linji Yixuan (died 866 CE). Linji, also known as Rinzai in Japanese, is the founder of the Linji school of Chan Buddhism, which later became known as the Rinzai school in Japan. The text is renowned for its direct and often unconventional teaching style, characterized by Linji's use of