Zen Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series) - Harris, Peter

Zen Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series) by Harris, Peter

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Published by Everyman's Library, 1999

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.