The Power of Enlightenment: Chinese Zen Poems
Autor Wu Yansheng Traducere de Tony Blishenen Limba Engleză Hardback – 31 mar 2014
This
collection
of
Zen
poems
and
essays
guides
readers
towards
the
joy
of
life.
In the 1,600 years that have elapsed since the arrival of Indian Buddhism in China during the Han and Jin dynasties, Buddhist monks and scholars have integrated the essence of Zen Buddhist thought with the classical forms of Chinese literature to create over 30,000 simple, lively poems of deep moral significance. Their authors convey an understanding of Zen, of its practice, or of the knowledge gained through meditation, they promote its philosophical principles and display its interest. The poems are widely known, long lived and much loved.
Professor Wu Yansheng has selected 66 classic poems by 54 historical scholars or monks ranging from Tao Yuanming (365–427), Han Shan (7th and 8th centuries), Wang Wei (701–761), to Xu Yun (1840–1959). He provides insights and a detailed introduction to the author of each poem in the hope of guiding the reader towards the realms of Zen and its poetry.
These poems represent the highest achievement of Zen poetry. The single qualification for inclusion has been depth of feeling and understanding. Each poem indicates a realm where the duality of opposites has been transcended to achieve spiritual harmony. It shows the way to release and spiritual freedom. It shows a garden of peace of mind that brings restlessness to an end.
In opening this book, the reader will…
In the 1,600 years that have elapsed since the arrival of Indian Buddhism in China during the Han and Jin dynasties, Buddhist monks and scholars have integrated the essence of Zen Buddhist thought with the classical forms of Chinese literature to create over 30,000 simple, lively poems of deep moral significance. Their authors convey an understanding of Zen, of its practice, or of the knowledge gained through meditation, they promote its philosophical principles and display its interest. The poems are widely known, long lived and much loved.
Professor Wu Yansheng has selected 66 classic poems by 54 historical scholars or monks ranging from Tao Yuanming (365–427), Han Shan (7th and 8th centuries), Wang Wei (701–761), to Xu Yun (1840–1959). He provides insights and a detailed introduction to the author of each poem in the hope of guiding the reader towards the realms of Zen and its poetry.
These poems represent the highest achievement of Zen poetry. The single qualification for inclusion has been depth of feeling and understanding. Each poem indicates a realm where the duality of opposites has been transcended to achieve spiritual harmony. It shows the way to release and spiritual freedom. It shows a garden of peace of mind that brings restlessness to an end.
In opening this book, the reader will…
- Visit the depths of the realms of Zen and poetry, of life and awakening and of the wisdom of the East.
- Enter the spiritual world of the enlightened and together with the great Masters enjoy the tranquillity, purity, and ethereal nature of life.
- Dispel anxiety, purify the soul and live poetically in the world.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781602201484
ISBN-10: 160220148X
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 127 x 184 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Ediția:First Edition,First,Hardcover with Jacket
Editura: Shanghai Press
Colecția Shanghai Press
ISBN-10: 160220148X
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 127 x 184 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Ediția:First Edition,First,Hardcover with Jacket
Editura: Shanghai Press
Colecția Shanghai Press
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Notă biografică
Professor
Wu
Yanshengholds
doctorates
in
literature
and
philosophy
and
is
currently
Director
of
the
Institute
of
Buddhist
Studies
and
professor
and
supervisor
of
doctoral
candidates
at
Shaanxi
Normal
University.
He
is
also
editor-in-chief
ofChinese
Zen
Studies.
His
publications
include
theZen
trilogy:
The
Origins
of
Zen
Thought,
Philosophical
Symbols
of
the
Zen
SchoolandThe
Realm
of
Poetry
and
Verse
in
the
Zen
School,
all
published
in
2001,Chinese
Zen:
A
Path
to
Peace
and
Happinessand
more
than
a
dozen
other
works.
He
has
also
edited,
amongst
others
inA
Conversation
between
Buddhism
and
Christianity(2005).
He is the founder of the website "Buddhist Research" wuys.com and set up the academic forum on "The Compassionate Buddhist Culture." In recent years he has been visiting professor in Zen Buddhist wisdom at Peking University, Tsinghua University and other academic institutions, as well as being an extremely popular speaker at Zen forums throughout China.
He is the founder of the website "Buddhist Research" wuys.com and set up the academic forum on "The Compassionate Buddhist Culture." In recent years he has been visiting professor in Zen Buddhist wisdom at Peking University, Tsinghua University and other academic institutions, as well as being an extremely popular speaker at Zen forums throughout China.