Zen Poems
Author | : Peter Harris |
Publisher | : Everyman's Library |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 1999-03-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780375405525 |
ISBN-13 | : 0375405526 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Download or read book Zen Poems written by Peter Harris and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 1999-03-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The appreciation of Zen philosophy and art has become universal, and Zen poetry, with its simple expression of direct, intuitive insight and sudden enlightenment, appeals to lovers of poetry, spirituality, and beauty everywhere. This collection of translations of the classical Zen poets of China, Japan, and Korea includes the work of Zen practitioners and monks as well as scholars, artists, travelers, and recluses, ranging from Wang Wei, Hanshan, and Yang Wanli, to Shinkei, Basho, and Ryokan.