The Zen poetry of Dōgen
Subtitle: verses from the Mountain of Eternal Peace
By: Steven Heine.
Contributors: Heine, Steven, 1950-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Tuttle
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Dōgen, 1200-1253 -- Translations into English.; Zen poetry.
Description: Although best known for zazen meditation, Dogen felt that poetry could act as a complement to the enlightenment experience, and this collection beautifully confirms this belief. Dogen scholar Steven Heine provides clear and revealing translations that capture Dogen's unique voice, echoing the master's Zen naturalist and aesthetic philosophy. More than a collection of enlightened poetry, this collection will appeal to both students and non-students of Buddhism alike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-183).
"... contains a complete translation of Dōgen's collection of ... Japanese poetry [and] ... selection of his Chinese verse ..."--p. [vii].