Zen and Japanese Culture

Name: Zen and Japanese Culture
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ISBN: 9780691017709

ISBN-10: 0691017700

ISBN-13: 9780691017709

Edition: 1959

Authors: Daisetz T. Suzuki

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One of this century's leading works on Zen, this book is 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 what Zen is, how it evolved, and how its emphasis on primitive simplicity and self-effacement have helped to shape an aesthetics found throughout Japanese culture. He explores the surprising role of Zen in 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 discussion is enhanced by anecdotes, poetry, and illustrations showing silk screens,…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 1959
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 11/21/1970
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 584
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



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