After Ikkyu and Other Poems

After Ikkyu and Other Poems PDF Author: Jim Harrison
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611806216
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 105

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A spirited collection of poems inspired by the Zen practice of one of America's most celebrated authors, Jim Harrison, a New York Times best-selling author. The popular novels of Jim Harrison (1937–2016) represent only part of his literary output—he was also widely acclaimed for the “renegade genius” of his powerful, expressive poems. After Ikkyū is the first collection of Harrison’s poetry directly inspired by his many years of Zen practice. The writing here is at once thought-provoking and passionate, immortalizing a celebrated American writer’s relationship to Zen in beautiful verse. These short, spirited poems will inspire you to look at life differently with a newfound sense of wonder and gratitude for everyday moments.

After Ikkyu and Other Poems

After Ikkyu and Other Poems PDF Author: Jim Harrison
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611806216
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 105

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Book Description
A spirited collection of poems inspired by the Zen practice of one of America's most celebrated authors, Jim Harrison, a New York Times best-selling author. The popular novels of Jim Harrison (1937–2016) represent only part of his literary output—he was also widely acclaimed for the “renegade genius” of his powerful, expressive poems. After Ikkyū is the first collection of Harrison’s poetry directly inspired by his many years of Zen practice. The writing here is at once thought-provoking and passionate, immortalizing a celebrated American writer’s relationship to Zen in beautiful verse. These short, spirited poems will inspire you to look at life differently with a newfound sense of wonder and gratitude for everyday moments.

Wild Ways

Wild Ways PDF Author: Ikkyū
Publisher: White Pine Press (NY)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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One hundred poems by a revered Japanese Zen master.

Having Once Paused

Having Once Paused PDF Author: Ikkyū
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 047205256X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 145

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A volume of selected poems by Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun (1394–1481), translated into English

Ikkyu: Crow With No Mouth

Ikkyu: Crow With No Mouth PDF Author: Stephen Berg
Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
ISBN: 1556591527
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 47

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Book Description
New edition of best-selling Asian title presents the poems of a renowned Zen master.

Songs of Unreason

Songs of Unreason PDF Author: Jim Harrison
Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
ISBN: 161932038X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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One of America's leading novelists and poets, "Jim Harrison is a writer with immortality in him."-The Sunday Times

Ikkyū and the Crazy Cloud Anthology

Ikkyū and the Crazy Cloud Anthology PDF Author: Sonja Arntzen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922169402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252

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Arntzen's classic study and select translation of the Japanese medieval Zen poetry Crazy Cloud Anthology (Kyōunshū 狂雲集) by the Buddhist monk Ikkyū 一休 (1394-1481) is a carefully revised edition of the 1986 University of Tokyo Press edition which was issued as part of the Japanese series of the UNESCO collection of representative works. This Quirin Press Edition offers the following features: - Fully revised, updated, and expanded by the author. - Contains additional selected poems from Ikkyū's 一休 Kyōunshū 狂雲集 with text in Chinese script, and Japanese kundoku reading in Romanization. - Carefully typeset and proofed for typographical errors and inconsistencies. - Includes a new Preface and Afterword. Keywords: Zen poetry, Japanese -- Translations into English. Ikkyū 一休, 1394-1481. Buddhist monks -- Japan. Ikkyū Sōjun 一休宗純 (1394-1481), Zen monk and poet, is an unconventional figure in Japanese literary history. An eccentric personality, he raged at the corruption and hypocrisy of the wealthy Zen monastic system of his day. Defiantly living outside that institution for much of his life, his community included artists, actors, and women entertainers/ brothel girls. Many of his poems have sexual desire at their core, engaging with it as a kōan. Authentic Zen master as well as sensual lyricist, Ikkyū created some of the most original poetry in the entire Zen tradition. Translations from the Crazy Cloud Anthology, or Kyōunshū 狂雲集, Ikkyū's major collection of poetry in literary Chinese, form the core of this work. Ikkyū's biography and historical context of medieval Japan are outlined in the first part of the introduction. The analysis sections provide a portal for the reader to enter the world of the poems by demonstrating how Ikkyū's poetry produces experiences of Zen most often through the dialectical use of allusion. Ikkyū's non-conformism in response to a troubled, uncertain time will strike a sympathetic chord in the modern reader. Students of Japanese literature and religion, culture and history will find Ikkyū an engaging figure. And lovers of poetry will be inspired by his candour and free spirit. Originally published by University of Tokyo Press in 1986 as part of the Japanese series of the UNESCO collection of representative works, the present Quirin Press edition both augments and revises this seminal exploration of Ikkyū's key poetic output.

Ikkyū Sōjun

Ikkyū Sōjun PDF Author: 一休
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Zen Poems

Zen Poems PDF Author: Peter Harris
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 0375405526
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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The appreciation of Zen philosophy and art has become universal, and Zen poetry, with its simple expression of direct, intuitive insight and sudden enlightenment, appeals to lovers of poetry, spirituality, and beauty everywhere. This collection of translations of the classical Zen poets of China, Japan, and Korea includes the work of Zen practitioners and monks as well as scholars, artists, travelers, and recluses, ranging from Wang Wei, Hanshan, and Yang Wanli, to Shinkei, Basho, and Ryokan.

Wolf

Wolf PDF Author: Jim Harrison
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802190065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147

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Jim Harrison’s first novel—a walk on the wild side from “a force of nature in American letters” (The Seattle Times). The New York Times–bestselling author of thirty-nine books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry—including Legends of the Fall, Dalva, and Returning to Earth—Jim Harrison was one of our most beloved and acclaimed writers, adored by both readers and critics. Praised as “a raunchy, funny, swaggering, angry, cocksure book,” Wolf tells the story of a man who abandons Manhattan after too many nameless women and drunken nights, to roam the wilderness of northern Michigan, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the rare wolves that prowl that territory (The New York Times Book Review). “When you turn the last page and Swanson’s voice stops, you want to flip back and keep listening.” —The Examiner

Julip

Julip PDF Author: Jim Harrison
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802197590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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In three novellas, Jim Harrison takes us on an American journey as he leads us through the wondrous landscape of the human heart. In this “richly allusive and wickedly funny” collection, Jim Harrison offers “three delightful studies of unique individuals battling inventively against society’s demands for conformity” (Library Journal). Julip follows a bright and resourceful young woman as she tries to spring her brother from a Florida jail—he shot three of her former lovers below the belt. The Seven-Ounce Man continues the picaresque adventures of Brown Dog, a Michigan scoundrel who loves to eat, drink, and chase women, all while sailing along in the bottom 10 percent. The Beige Dolorosa is the haunting tale of an academic who, recovering from the repercussions of a sexual harassment scandal, turns to the natural world for solace. In each of these stories, the irresistible pull of nature becomes a magnificent backdrop for exploring the toughest questions about life and love.