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An undisputed master.'The New York TimesLong out of print, this reissue is the first translation into English of the work of Muso Soseki, the thirteenthcentury Zen roshi and founder of the rock garden. A gorgeous introduction by cotranslator W.S. Merwin sets the stage for 130 poems and six letters to the Emperor that combine delicacy and lightness with penetrating plainness. Essential for poets, gardeners, and students of Zen.TokinoGe (Satori Poem)Year after yearI dug in the earthlooking for the blue of heavenonly to feelthe pile of dirtchoking meuntil once in the dead of nightI tripped on a broken brickand kicked it into the airand saw that without a thoughtI had smashed the bonesof the empty skyBorn ten years after Dante Alighieric, Muso Soseki was the most famous Zen monk of his time, and is considered the father of the rock garden. Muso spent much of his early life practicing Zen in remote temples and hermitages. In spite of this isolation, his reputation grew, and he served as an advisor and teacher to several emperors, as well as to more than thirteen thousand students.W.S. Merwin is one of the world's foremost translators of poetry.Cotranslator Soiku Shigematsu is a Zen scholar, poet, and translator who serves as the abbot of Shogenji Temple in Shimizu, Japan.
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- Q: What is 'Sun At Midnight: Poems and Letters' about? A: 'Sun At Midnight' is a collection of poems and letters by Muso Soseki, a thirteenth-century Zen roshi. This reissue provides the first English translation of his work, featuring 130 poems and six letters to the Emperor, exploring themes of Zen philosophy, nature, and the simplicity of life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sun At Midnight: Poems and Letters' is Muso Soseki, a renowned Zen monk and the founder of the rock garden in Japan.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Sun At Midnight' is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in good shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Sun At Midnight: Poems and Letters' contains 200 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Sun At Midnight' was published on July 16, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Sun At Midnight: Poems and Letters' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an introduction in the book? A: Yes, 'Sun At Midnight' includes an introduction by co-translator W.S. Merwin, which sets the stage for the poems and letters included in the collection.
- Q: Who are the translators of this book? A: The book is co-translated by W.S. Merwin, a prominent poet and translator, and Soiku Shigematsu, who is a Zen scholar and abbot of Shogen-ji Temple in Japan.
- Q: What themes are explored in the poems? A: The poems in 'Sun At Midnight' explore themes of Zen philosophy, nature, the beauty of simplicity, and the human experience, reflecting Muso Soseki's insights as a Zen monk.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in Zen Buddhism? A: Absolutely, 'Sun At Midnight: Poems and Letters' is essential reading for those interested in Zen Buddhism, as it provides valuable insights into Zen philosophy and the life of a historical Zen figure.