{"product_id":"0691017700-zen_and_japanese_culture","title":"Zen and Japanese Culture","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eOne Of This Century's Leading Works On Zen, This Book Is 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 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. What Is Zen? -- General Remarks On Japanese Art Culture -- Zen And The Study Of Confucianism -- Zen And The Samurai -- Zen And Swordsmanship -- Zen And Haiku -- Zen And The Art Of Tea -- Rikyū And Other Teamen -- Love Of Nature. Daisetz T. Suzuki. First Ed. Published In 1938 Under Title: Zen Buddhism And Its Influence On Japanese Culture. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [443]-447) And Index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhism\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"category-tree\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Used - Poor","offer_id":47697342038206,"sku":"0691017700-6","price":12.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9689\/5166\/files\/61cTTq_tjjL.jpg?v=1782139155","url":"https:\/\/shop.sustainablebooks.com\/products\/0691017700-zen_and_japanese_culture","provider":"Sustainable Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}