Name: Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude
SKU: 56152637
Price: 17.64 EUR
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Author: Kamo no Chōmei
ISBN: 9784805318003

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Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude

Type

Physical Book

Author

Kamo no Chōmei

Publisher

Tuttle Publishing

Language

English

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9784805318003

Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude

Kamo no Chōmei (Author) · Tuttle Publishing · Hardcover

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Synopsis "Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude"

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, People like to find affluence and a ready smile. Compassion and honesty, Not so much. So why not make friends with music and nature instead: The moon; the flowers? ******** I know my needs, And I know the world. I want for nothing, And do not labor to acquire things. 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.

Kamo no Chōmei

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Kamo no Chōmei (Kamo, 1155 – Hino, 1216) fue un poeta, ensayista y monje budista japonés. Criado en un ambiente aristocrático, abandonó la corte para dedicarse a la poesía. Durante esos años de formación, su obra fue tan admirada que se convirtió en protegido del emperador Go-Toba. Pero siguió sin encontrar un sentido para su existencia, hasta que decidió recluirse en una cabaña donde vivió los últimos ocho años de su vida y escribió su obra más importante, Pensamientos desde mi cabaña, un texto autobiográfico tan lleno de frescura y emoción que nos recuerda a los mejores libros de Henry David Thoreau.

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