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Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu

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4.2 out of 5
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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
PublisherShambhala Publications
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages131
ISBN-101570620741
ISBN-13978-1570620744
Publication Date06/24/1995
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About Ikkyu (Author) : Ikkyu is a published author. A published credit of Ikkyu is Wild Ways : Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey).
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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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