Zen and Japanese culture
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Zen and Japanese culture
(Mythos)(Bollingen series, 64)
Princeton University Press, 1993, c1959
- : pbk. edn
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"Eleventh printing, for the Mythos series, 1993"--T.p. verso
First ed. published in 1938 under title: Zen Buddhism and its influence on Japanese culture
Includes bibliographical references (p. [443]-447) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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, calligraphy, and examples of architecture.
Table of Contents
Preface IIGeneral Remarks on Japanese Art Culture IIIZen and the Study of Confucianism IVZen and the Samurai VZen and Swordsmanship I VIZen and Swordsmanship II VIIZen and Haiku VIIIZen and the Art of Tea I IXZen and the Art of Tea II XRikyu and Other Teamen XILove of Nature Appendices ITwo Mondo from the "Hekigan-shu" IIThe Vimalakirti Sutra III"Yama-uba," a No Play IVThe Swordsman and the Cat VChuang-tzu Bibliography Index
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