Eloquent Zen: Daito and Early Japanese Zen
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Zen master Daito (1282-1337) played a leading role in the transmission of Zen (Ch'an) from China to Japan. He founded Daitokuji, a major monastery that has been influential for centuries, and he provided interpretations of Chinese texts. Daito's traditional biography is full of vivid episodes, including his years among the beggars of Kyoto and ending with his dramatic death in the meditation posture. Despite his importance, however, Daito has remained...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0824813839
ISBN13:9780824813833
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:University of Hawaii Press
Length:268 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"
Related Subjects
Asia Buddhism Ethnic & National History Japan Japanese Philosophy Religion Religion & SpiritualityCustomer Reviews
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