num_pages: 110
description: This poetic prose miscellany is the creation of two kindred spirits a 13th century Japanese monk-poet and a 20th century Canadian backwoodsman both serious followers of the Zen way. Together, Kenko and Switzer elegantly and insightfully express their joint reflections on life death the transience of things friendship the seasons honesty the pursuit of the spiritual way simplicity love and solitude. A work of sensitivity and depth informed by the astringent spirit of Zen.
language: English
title: Idle Jottings: Zen Reflections from the Tsure-Zure Gusa of Yoshido Kenko
titlecomplete: Idle Jottings: Zen Reflections from the Tsure-Zure Gusa of Yoshido Kenko
characters: Yoshida Kenko
genres: Buddhism, Japan, Essays, Classics, History, Philosophy, Religion, Japanese Literature, Asia, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 2216
places: Japan
publisher: Buddhist Publishing Group