Triumph of the Sparrow: Zen Poems of Shinkichi Takahashi
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Book Overview
Shinkichi Takahashi is one of the truly great figures in world poetry. In the classic Zen tradition of economy, disciplined attention, and subtlety, Takahashi lucidly captures that which is contemporary in its problems and experiences, yet classic in its quest for unity with the Absolute. Lucien Stryk, Takahashi's fellow poet and close friend, here presents Takahashi's complete body of Zen poems in an English translation that conveys the grace and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0802137369
ISBN13:9780802137364
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Grove Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The book came quickly and in perfect condition. I would order from them again any day.
Kapow!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
In the interview between Takahashi and his translator, Lucien Stryk, Takahashi responds to Stryk's inquiry about kensho (satori) creating a "great shift" in his poetry with "As if I'd been shot to another planet - one I've lived on ever since." And of course, such an experience informs his poetry - not your ordinary poetry by any means! The best poem is saved for last: Absence Just say, "He's out" -- back in five billion years!
she is soo right (previous review)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
If you get ahold of this book, and if it doesn't elude you like a slippery fish, and if the stars are aligned in your favor, and if you are ready to cross the line and fall happily into the abyss, read it. Then throw it back so that some other poor soul can take a look (like me--I lost my out of print copy).
Read this, die fulfilled.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book has affected my life in the most profound yet subtle way-however cheesy that sounds, I don't care. Es muy verdad. Besides, what else do you have to do...play on the computer?
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