Haskel, Peter
Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802131843
- author:
- Haskel, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 196
- Genre:
- Zen Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The eccentric Bankei has long been an underground hero in the world of Zen. His teachings, which stressed the importance of naturalness and spontaneity, remain refreshing and iconoclastic today. This volume presents Bankei's teachings in fluent translation by Yoshito Hakeda, accompanied by a vivid account of his life and times, illustrations, and extensive notes for the scholar. A unique insight into Zen philosophy at a time when it was becoming overly formalized in Japan, this book offers a valuable perspective on the subject.
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