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The Zen Works of Stonehouse: Poems and Talks of a 14thCentury Chinese Hermit,Used
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One of the classic texts of Zen, essential for anyone interested in Zen practice and tradition.Stonehouse has been called 'the greatest of all Zen monks who made poetry their medium of instruction.' Until now his works have rarely been available in English. Now all of the hermit monk's poetry, including the major poetic works, 'Mountain Poems' and 'Gathas,' as well as his most illuminating instructional talks, can be read in Pine's superb translations.According to Nelson Foster and Jack Shoemaker in The Roaring Stream: A New Zen Reader, 'The ancient Taoist themes of simplicity, naturalness, and ease resound in Shihwu's [Stonehouse's] writing, ringing out clearly within the Ch'an [Zen] setting. Everything in his mountain life that might seem a hardship to othersvery plain food, crude and cramped quarters, dearth of human contactShihwu celebrates as an outright virtue or at least preferable to what a city dweller can know.... Shihwu packed his verses with practice pointers and encouragements, enticements and goads, allusions to sutras and Ch'an stories.'With Red Pine's personal discovery in 1991 of the site of Stonehouse's former hut, this edition provides rare firsthand understanding of the spiritual and physical realm of Stonehouse's era.'Every Zen student will wish to own a copy.'Jim Harrison'An admirable achievement!'Burton WatsonRed Pine is the pen name of Bill Porter. Translator of numerous classical Chinese texts, he lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' about? A: 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' is a collection of poetry and talks by the 14th-century Chinese hermit Stonehouse, focusing on Zen practice and philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' is Stonehouse, a renowned Zen monk and poet.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is categorized as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it has been previously owned but remains in overall good shape.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' contains 248 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' published? A: 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse' was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: What are the main themes in Stonehouse's poetry? A: Stonehouse's poetry explores themes of simplicity, naturalness, and the virtues of a hermitic life, often reflecting Taoist influences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Zen practice? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides essential insights into Zen practice and philosophy through accessible translations.
- Q: Who translated 'The Zen Works of Stonehouse'? A: The book is translated by Red Pine, the pen name of Bill Porter, who is known for his translations of classical Chinese texts.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain an understanding of Zen teachings, poetic expressions of Zen philosophy, and insights into the life of the hermit Stonehouse.