Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu
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Book Description
An irreverent and brilliant Zen master, poet and calligrapher, Ikkyu is one of the great figures of Zen history. Translated here are over 100 of Ikkyu's finest poems. Also included is a translation of his famous prose poem "Skeletons," which focuses on Buddhist themes. Twenty-three 19th-century woodblock prints depicting events of Ikkyu's life accompany the translations.
Book Information
Publisher | Shambhala Publications |
Binding | Paperback (3 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 131 |
ISBN-10 | 1570620741 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1570620744 |
Publication Date | 06/24/1995 |
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About John Stevens (Author, Translator) : John Stevens is a published author, editor, and a translator. Published credits of John Stevens include Wild Ways : Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey), Tower Hamlets Agreed Syllabus for R... more
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