Wisdom within words an annotated translation of Do�„gen's Chinese-style poetry / Steven Heine.
| Author/creator | Do�„gen |
| Other author | Heine, Steven, 1950 |
| Other author | Oxford University Press. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022] |
| Description | viii, 271 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online |
| Uniform title | Kuchu�gen. English. http://id.loc.gov/resources/hubs/d289bbe4-dc2a-588c-d3b4-a0ce09cffefa |
| Physical medium | illustrations |
| Abstract | "This book is the first complete bilingual edition and annotated translation of the poetry collection entitled Mystery Within Words (Kuchu�„gen), which features 150 Chinese-style verses (kanshi) written by Do�„gen Zenji (1200-1253), founder of the So�„to�„ Zen sect in early medieval Japan. These poems are very important for highlighting several key aspects of Do�„gen's manner of thinking and process of writing. Do�„gen composed Sinitic poetry throughout all stages of his career at both Ko�„sho�„ji temple in Kyoto and Eiheiji temple in the remote mountains. for various purposes. These aims included reflections on meditation during periods of reclusion, commenting on cryptic ko�„an cases, eulogizing deceased patriarchs, celebrating festivals and seasonal occasions, welcoming new administrative appointees at the temple, remarking on the life of the Buddha and other aspects of attaining enlightenment, and offering capping phrases that help highlight prose teachings or instructions. Although Do�„gen's poetry has often been overlooked by the sectarian tradition, even though this collection was edited by the most eminent Edo period scholar-monk, Menzan, this style should of writing now be regarded in relation to the valuable roles that poetry played in the development of East Asian Buddhist contemplative life"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022006923 |
| ISBN | 9780197553527 c/p |
| ISBN | epub |
Availability
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |