Zen and Japanese Culture

Name: Zen and Japanese Culture
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ISBN: 9780691144627

ISBN-10: 0691144621

ISBN-13: 9780691144627

Edition: 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Daisetz T. Suzuki, Richard M. Jaffe

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Zen and Japanese Cultureis one of the twentieth century's leading works on Zen, and a valuable source for those wishing to understand its concepts in the context of Japanese life and art. In simple, often poetic, language, Daisetz Suzuki describes his conception of Zen and its historical evolution. He connects Zen to the philosophy of the samurai, and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship, haiku, tea ceremonies, and the Japanese love of nature. Suzuki's contemplative work is enhanced by anecdotes, poetry, and illustrations showing silk screens, calligraphy, and examples of architecture.Since its original publication in 1938, this important work has played a major…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 10/3/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



Introduction to the 2010 Edition


Preface


List of Plates


Chronology



What Is Zen?



General Remarks on Japanese Art Culture



Zen and the Study of Confucianism



Zen and the Samurai



Zen and Swordsmanship I



Zen and Swordsmanship II



Zen and Haiku



Zen and the Art of Tea I



Zen and the Art of Tea II



Rikyu and Other Teamen



Love of Nature


Appendices



Two Mondo from the "Hekigan-shu"



The Vimalakirti Sutra



"Yama-uba," a No Play



The Swordsman and the Cat



Chuang-tzu


Bibliography


Index