King Trần Nhân Tông: The Saintly Emperor of Âu Lạc (Vietnam,) Part 1 of 2

King Trần Nhân Tông, an enlightened Âu Lạc. He was a compassionate King, an exceptional diplomat and a brilliant defender of His people, in addition to being a learned poet. He went on to become a great Zen Master who frounded the Trưc Lâm Zen Buddhism School. His sincere faith, humility, and longing for Truth continue to inspire spiritual practitioners today. As Zen Master Trưc Lâm stated: Alas! The Buddha is at home, need I look no further. When ignorant I search for the Buddha, Now I realize the Buddha is I...