Soiku Shigematsu
Zen Harvest: Japanese Folk Zen Sayings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780865473287
- author:
- Soiku Shigematsu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- North Point Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, Anthologies, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Zen Harvest: Japanese Folk Zen Sayings (Haiku, Dodoitsu, and Waka) by Soiku Shigematsu is a collection of nearly eight hundred poems in sparkling English versions that retain the Zen implications of the verse. Translated from the Japanese, these poems are presented alongside haiku and dodoitsu, offering a unique insight into traditional Rinzai Zen koan study. This anthology draws on two important sources: A Zen Forest: Sayings of the Masters, translated by Soiku Shigematsu himself, and the Zenrin Segoshu. The result is a rich and varied selection that showcases the beauty and depth of Japanese folk poetry. Through its careful translation and presentation, this book provides a unique opportunity to explore traditional Rinzai Zen koan study and the role of poetry in it.
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