Huineng books in order
Semi-legendary Chinese Chan (Zen) patriarch
- Lived
- 638–713
- Country
- Tang dynasty
- Books
- 1
Huineng published 1 book. The best-known is Platform Sutra.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Huineng
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Platform Sutra
Huineng's most-read book.
Other books in order
Platform Sutra (2006)
About Huineng
Dajian Huineng or Hui-neng, also commonly known as the Sixth Patriarch or Sixth Ancestor of Chan, is a semi-legendary but central figure in the early history of Chinese Chan Buddhism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Huineng FAQ
- How many books has Huineng written?
- Huineng published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Huineng's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Platform Sutra.
- What is Huineng's most famous book?
- Platform Sutra is Huineng's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.