A Zen Forest
Zen Sayings
White Pine Press
Published on 14. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-1-893996-30-4 (ISBN)
Description
The essence of Zen is contained in the phrases and poems presented here, along with an introduction by Gary Snyder. The sayings range from profound to mystifying to comical and appear in vivid, poetic English. First compiled in 15th century Japan, the book contains Zen phrases and verses taken from Zen classics, sutras, and the poetry of China.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Buffalo
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
6 B&W illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 179 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
122 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-893996-30-4 (9781893996304)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.
Content
Foreword by Gary Snyder; Introduction, Acknowledgements; The Sayings.