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Zen Wave: Basho's Haiku and Zen
Zen Wave Basho's Haiku and Zen
Author: Robert Aitken
Zen Buddhism distinguishes itself by brilliant flashes of insight and its terseness of expression. The haiku verse form is a superb means of studying Zen modes of thought and expression, for its seventeen syllables impose a rigorous limitation that confines the poet to vital experience. Here haiku by Matsuo Basho (1644-94) — the greatest Ja...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781593760083
ISBN-10: 1593760086
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Shoemaker Hoard
Book Type: Paperback
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