Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English and Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Verkaufsrang
38209
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
07.05.2024
Illustriert von
Reginald Jackson
Verlag
Tuttle PublishingSeitenzahl
192
Maße (L/B/H)
19.4/12.6/2.4 cm
Gewicht
288 g
Übersetzt von
Matthew Stavros
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-4-8053-1800-3
Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.
Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as a young man served in the capital as official court poet but later in life withdrew from society. Composed in a time of devastating fires, floods, earthquakes, droughts and famines, Chomei's masterpiece reflects on the impermanence of things, expressing life's mysterious beauty and the profound wisdom to be found in nature. Chomei paints a vivid picture of the chaos and suffering of the human condition. Amidst this turmoil, he discovers an oasis of calm in a simple mountain hut, where he contemplates the virtues of nature and the wabi sabi beauty of imperfection in all things. In their friends,>Compassion and honesty,
>So why not make friends with music and nature instead:
>******** I know my needs,
>I want for nothing,
>Quietude is all I desire:
To be free from worry is happiness enough. This new translation by Matthew Stavros, presented alongside the original Classical Japanese, perfectly captures the profound serenity of Chomei's writings. His poignant verses serve as timely reminders that amidst the uncertainty of this world, true contentment can often be found in the simple life, in embracing fleeting moments, and in seeking solace in nature's beauty.
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