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A Zen Forest

Zen Sayings

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Companions for the Journey

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Description

The essence of Zen is contained here. First compiled in 16th and 17th century Japan, the sayings range from profound to mystifying to comical. A Zen Forest is, according to poet Gary Snyder, “the meeting place of the highest and the most humble: the great poets and the ‘old women’s sayings.’” Translator Soiku Shigematsu, abbot of Shogennji Zen Temple in Shimizu, Japan, has rendered the pieces into poetic English that illuminates some aspect of Zen, from satori to the meaning of enlightened activity. The words will open windows to the Zen world, while reminding us that “however wonderful an expression may be, it will be a stake that binds you unless you keep yourself free from it.”

Author Biography:

Soiku Shigematsu is the abbot of Shogenji Zen Temple in Shimizu, Japan. Gary Snyder is one of the original beat poets. His work includes Moutains and Rivers Without End and The Gary Snyder Reader.

Release date NZ

October 14th, 2004

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributors

Preface by Gary Snyder
Translated by Soiku Shigematsu

Illustrations

6 b&w illustrations

Pages

140

Series

Companions for the Journey

Dimensions

127x178x10

ISBN-13

9781893996304

Product ID

3213401

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