Zen and Japanese culture / Daisetz T. Suzuki.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, 1870-1966.

Contributor:

Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Princeton/Bollingen paperbacks ; 221.

Bollingen series ; 64.

Bollingen series ; 64

Princeton/Bollingen paperbacks ; 221

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zen Buddhism--Japan.

Zen Buddhism.

Japan.

Philosophy, Japanese.

Japan--Civilization--Zen influences.

Civilization.

Penn Provenance:

Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)

Physical Description:

xxiii, 478 pages, 37 unnumbered leaves of plates (3 folded) : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N. J. : Princeton University Press, 1970.

Summary:

One of the leading twentieth-century works on Zen, this book is a valuable source for those wishing to understand Zen 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.

Notes:

First ed. published in 1938 under title: Zen Buddhism and its influence on Japanese culture.

Includes index.

Bibliography: pages [443]-447.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Gift: Col. S.C. McCormick, 1993.

ISBN:

0691098492.

OCLC:

249643