Zen and Japanese Culture - Suzuki, Daisetz T.
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One of this century's leading works on Zen, this book is a valuable source for those wishing to understand its concepts in the context of Japanese life and art. In simple, often poetic, language, Daisetz Suzuki describes what Zen is, how it evolved, and how its emphasis on primitive simplicity and self-effacement have helped to shape an aesthetics found throughout Japanese culture. He explores the surprising role of Zen in the philosophy of the samurai, and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship, haiku, tea ceremonies, and the Japanese love of nature. Suzuki's…mehr

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One of this century's leading works on Zen, this book is a valuable source for those wishing to understand its concepts in the context of Japanese life and art. In simple, often poetic, language, Daisetz Suzuki describes what Zen is, how it evolved, and how its emphasis on primitive simplicity and self-effacement have helped to shape an aesthetics found throughout Japanese culture. He explores the surprising role of Zen in the philosophy of the samurai, and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship, haiku, tea ceremonies, and the Japanese love of nature. Suzuki's contemplative discussion is enhanced by anecdotes, poetry, and illustrations showing silk screens, calligraphy, and examples of architecture.

Review:
... As one turns the pages of this delightful book, one seems to catch intimations of how and why certain aspects of the "spirit of Zen' are making themselves felt in America today. . . . (The New York Times)

Table of contents:



Preface




List of Plates




Chronology



I
What Is Zen?
1

II
General Remarks on Japanese Art Culture
19

III
Zen and the Study of Confucianism
39

IV
Zen and the Samurai
59

V
Zen and Swordsmanship I
87

VI
Zen and Swordsmanship II
137

VII
Zen and Haiku
215

VIII
Zen and the Art of Tea I
269

IX
Zen and the Art of Tea II
291

X
Rikyu and Other Teamen
315

XI
Love of Nature
329


Appendices
397

I
Two Mondo from the "Hekigan-shu"
399

II
The Vimalakirti Sutra
410

III
"Yama-uba," a No Play
419

IV
The Swordsman and the Cat
428

V
Chuang-tzu
436


Bibliography
443


Index
449