Zen and Japanese Culture (Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology)
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Zen and Japanese Culture is one of the twentieth centurys leading works on Zen and a valuable source for those wishing to understand its concepts in the context of Japanese life and art. In simple often poetic language Daisetz Suzuki describes his conception of Zen and its historical evolution. He connects Zen to the philosophy of the samurai and subtly portrays the relationship between Zen and swordsmanship haiku tea ceremonies and the Japanese love of nature. Suzukis contemplative work is enhanced by anecdotes poetry and illustrations showing silk screens calligraphy and examples of architecture. Since its original publication in 1938 this important work has played a major role in shaping conceptions of Zens influence on Japanese traditional arts. Richard Jaffes introduction acquaints a new generation of readers with Suzukis life and career in both Japan and America. Jaffe discusses how Zen and Japanese Culture was received upon its first publication and analyzes the book in light of contemporary criticism especially by scholars of Japanese Buddhism.
