Morten Schlütter
2 books
About the Author
Morten Schlütter is a distinguished scholar of East Asian Buddhism, renowned for his meticulous explorations of Chan (Zen) Buddhism's historical development in medieval China. With a deep expertise in textual analysis and doctrinal evolution, Schlütter illuminates the intricate disputes and innovations that shaped this influential tradition during the Song Dynasty. His work bridges academic rigor with accessible prose, offering profound insights into how enlightenment concepts were contested and refined. As a professor emeritus at the University of Iowa, he has contributed significantly to Buddhist studies through his publications, including the acclaimed How Zen Became Zen and Readings of the Platform Sutra, which remain essential reading for understanding the philosophical underpinnings of Zen practice and its scriptural foundations.
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