The Platform Scripture of the Sixth Patriarch: Deyi Edition

Disciple Fahai

(門人 法海集)

六祖法寶壇經原序 육조법보단경 원서 65
六祖大師法寶壇經略序 육조대사법보단경 약서 71


第一 行由品 제일 행유품 83
第二 般若品 제이 반야품 119
第三 疑問品 제삼 의문품 147
第四 定慧品 제사 정혜품 163
第五 坐禪品 제오 좌선품 173
第六 懺悔品 제육 참회품 177
第七 機緣品 제칠 기연품 201
第八 頓漸品 제팔 돈점품 261
第九 宣詔品 제구 선조품 287
第十 付囑品 제십 부촉품 295
附錄 부록 333







Foreword S. E. Bhelke 7
Translator’s Preface 17
Introductory Commentary Jechang Kim 30
Acknowledgements 46
Reader’s Notes 51
독자 참고사항 56

The Platform Scripture 61


Original Preface 65
Brief Preface 71


Chapter One. Of the Origin 83
Chapter Two. Of Paññā (Wisdom) 119
Chapter Three. Of Enquiry 147
Chapter Four. Of Samādhi and Paññā 163
Chapter Five. Of Zazen 173
Chapter Six. Of Repentance and Penitence 177
Chapter Seven. Of Disciples 201
Chapter Eight. Of the Sudden and the Gradual 261
Chapter Nine. Of Reception 287
Chapter Ten. Of Entrustment 295
Appendix 333

Professor S.E. Bhelke, former professor of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Pune, emphasizes that human consciousness must be studied as an integral part of cosmic consciousness, and that such inquiry is essential for understanding the universe itself. He praises Dr. Jechang Kim’s translation as a successful accomplishment of this profound task. Translation, he argues, is not a mere linguistic conversion but a creative act that reveals the original message of consciousness. This work, while preserving the consistency and authenticity of the Buddhist tradition, also integrates original insights born of lived meditative practice, thereby holding both academic value and experiential significance. It is not simply research but a living transmission that elevates meditation itself, bridging diverse philosophical traditions and ultimately guiding practitioners toward enlightenment. Professor Bhelke concludes that this book is a precious gift to contemporary Buddhist and meditative culture, and he expresses hope for further deep study and practice to follow.

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