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Wisdom within Words An Annotated Translation of Dōgen's Chinese-Style Poetry

Heine, Steven
Innbundet / 2022 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780197553527
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
535 gr
Høyde
163 mm
Bredde
237 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
280

Forfatter
Heine, Steven

Biografisk notat

Steven Heine is Professor of Religious Studies and History and founding director of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University. He has published three dozen monographs and edited volumes on the history and thought of Zen Buddhism in East Asia, with a special emphasis on the life and teachings of the master Dōgen.

Wisdom within Words An Annotated Translation of Dōgen's Chinese-Style Poetry

Heine, Steven
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Dōgen's Zen prose works have been studied extensively, but prior to this volume, scant attention has been paid to his Zen poetry. Now, the senior Dōgen scholar in the West, Steven Heine, has crafted a much-needed portal for broader appreciations of the thirteenth-century Zen master's Chinese-style poems. Heine's translations from Dōgen's Wisdom Within Words are a must-read for those interested in Dōgen or Zen verse.

John Tucker, Professor of Japanese and East Asian History, East Carolina University

Steven Heine's Wisdom within Words is a skillfully translated as well as informatively introduced and insightfully commented upon collection of Chinese-style poetry by the matchless Zen and literary master Dōgen. This book will not only be celebrated as a major contribution to Zen studies, it will be welcomed by a wide range of readers who will treasure the access it provides to much of the greatest poetry by one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all time.

Bret W. Davis, author of Zen Pathways: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism

He offers a translation alongside the original kanbun text as well as his verse-by-verse interpretative comments of the Kuchūgen (rendered by Heine as "Wisdom within Words"), a poetry collection comprising 149 of (altogether around 450 of) Dōgen's kanshi (Chinese-style poems)...Heine notes the significance of the Kuchūgen, which has served "as a study guide routinely memorized and recited or copied as part of contemplative training".

Lukas K. Pokorny, University of Vienna

Wisdom within Words is the first complete bilingual edition and annotated translation of the poetry collection entitled Kuchugen, which features 150 Chinese-style verses (kanshi) written by Dōgen Zenji (1200-1253), founder of the Soto Zen sect in early medieval Japan, and compiled in the eighteenth century by Menzan Zuiho. These poems are essential in highlighting several key aspects of Dōgen's manner of thinking and process of writing creatively while transmitting the Chan/Zen tradition from China to Japan in the first half of the thirteenth century. Dōgen learned the Chinese style of writing poetry--featuring four rhyming lines with seven characters each--when he travelled to the mainland in the 1220s. It was there that he first composed 50 verses, the only texts available from this career stage. He continued to write Sinitic poetry throughout his career at both Koshoji temple in Kyoto and Eiheiji temple in the remote mountains. Dōgen's poems had various aims, including reflecting on meditation during periods of reclusion, commenting on cryptic koan cases, eulogizing deceased patriarchs, celebrating festivals and seasonal occasions, welcoming new administrative appointees at the temple, remarking on the life of the Buddha and other aspects of attaining enlightenment, and highlighting various teachings or instructions. Although Dōgen's poetry has often been overlooked by the sectarian tradition, these writings have played valuable roles in the development of East Asian Buddhist contemplative life.
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Wisdom within Words is the first complete bilingual edition and annotated translation of the poetry collection entitled Kuchugen, which features 150 Chinese-style verses (kanshi) written by Dōgen Zenji (1200-1253), founder of the Soto Zen sect in early medieval Japan and compiled by Menzan.
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Preface: Investigations Chapter One. Textual and Interpretative History of D=ogen's Sinitic Poetry Chapter Two. The Question of D=ogen as Poet Translations Chapter Three: Wisdom Within Words: Translation with Comments Chapter Four: Supplementary Poems from D=ogen's Extensive Record Appendix Glossary Bibliography Index
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"D=ogen's Zen prose works have been studied extensively, but prior to this volume, scant attention has been paid to his Zen poetry. Now, the senior D=ogen scholar in the West, Steven Heine, has crafted a much-needed portal for broader appreciations of the thirteenth-century Zen master's Chinese-style poems. Heine's translations from D=ogen's Wisdom Within Words are a must-read for those interested in D=ogen or Zen verse." -- John Tucker, Professor of Japanese and East Asian History, East Carolina University "Steven Heine's Wisdom within Words is a skillfully translated as well as informatively introduced and insightfully commented upon collection of Chinese-style poetry by the matchless Zen and literary master D=ogen. This book will not only be celebrated as a major contribution to Zen studies, it will be welcomed by a wide range of readers who will treasure the access it provides to much of the greatest poetry by one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all time." -- Bret W. Davis, author of Zen Pathways: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism "He offers a translation alongside the original kanbun text as well as his verse-by-verse interpretative comments of the Kuch=ugen (rendered by Heine as "Wisdom within Words"), a poetry collection comprising 149 of (altogether around 450 of) D=ogen's kanshi (Chinese-style poems)...Heine notes the significance of the Kuch=ugen, which has served "as a study guide routinely memorized and recited or copied as part of contemplative training"." -- Lukas K. Pokorny, University of Vienna
Les mer
Steven Heine is Professor of Religious Studies and History and founding director of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University. He has published three dozen monographs and edited volumes on the history and thought of Zen Buddhism in East Asia, with a special emphasis on the life and teachings of the master D=ogen.
Les mer
Selling point: The first complete version of an important collection of spiritual poetry by one of the most famous Zen masters Selling point: Provides historical and philosophical analysis of the included poems and D=ogen's thought Selling point: Will appeal to Zen meditation practitioners who wish to understand more deeply the formation of this literary technique
Les mer

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Dōgen's Zen prose works have been studied extensively, but prior to this volume, scant attention has been paid to his Zen poetry. Now, the senior Dōgen scholar in the West, Steven Heine, has crafted a much-needed portal for broader appreciations of the thirteenth-century Zen master's Chinese-style poems. Heine's translations from Dōgen's Wisdom Within Words are a must-read for those interested in Dōgen or Zen verse.

John Tucker, Professor of Japanese and East Asian History, East Carolina University

Steven Heine's Wisdom within Words is a skillfully translated as well as informatively introduced and insightfully commented upon collection of Chinese-style poetry by the matchless Zen and literary master Dōgen. This book will not only be celebrated as a major contribution to Zen studies, it will be welcomed by a wide range of readers who will treasure the access it provides to much of the greatest poetry by one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all time.

Bret W. Davis, author of Zen Pathways: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism

He offers a translation alongside the original kanbun text as well as his verse-by-verse interpretative comments of the Kuchūgen (rendered by Heine as "Wisdom within Words"), a poetry collection comprising 149 of (altogether around 450 of) Dōgen's kanshi (Chinese-style poems)...Heine notes the significance of the Kuchūgen, which has served "as a study guide routinely memorized and recited or copied as part of contemplative training".

Lukas K. Pokorny, University of Vienna

Wisdom within Words is the first complete bilingual edition and annotated translation of the poetry collection entitled Kuchugen, which features 150 Chinese-style verses (kanshi) written by Dōgen Zenji (1200-1253), founder of the Soto Zen sect in early medieval Japan, and compiled in the eighteenth century by Menzan Zuiho. These poems are essential in highlighting several key aspects of Dōgen's manner of thinking and process of writing creatively while transmitting the Chan/Zen tradition from China to Japan in the first half of the thirteenth century. Dōgen learned the Chinese style of writing poetry--featuring four rhyming lines with seven characters each--when he travelled to the mainland in the 1220s. It was there that he first composed 50 verses, the only texts available from this career stage. He continued to write Sinitic poetry throughout his career at both Koshoji temple in Kyoto and Eiheiji temple in the remote mountains. Dōgen's poems had various aims, including reflecting on meditation during periods of reclusion, commenting on cryptic koan cases, eulogizing deceased patriarchs, celebrating festivals and seasonal occasions, welcoming new administrative appointees at the temple, remarking on the life of the Buddha and other aspects of attaining enlightenment, and highlighting various teachings or instructions. Although Dōgen's poetry has often been overlooked by the sectarian tradition, these writings have played valuable roles in the development of East Asian Buddhist contemplative life.
Les mer
Wisdom within Words is the first complete bilingual edition and annotated translation of the poetry collection entitled Kuchugen, which features 150 Chinese-style verses (kanshi) written by Dōgen Zenji (1200-1253), founder of the Soto Zen sect in early medieval Japan and compiled by Menzan.
Les mer
Preface: Investigations Chapter One. Textual and Interpretative History of D=ogen's Sinitic Poetry Chapter Two. The Question of D=ogen as Poet Translations Chapter Three: Wisdom Within Words: Translation with Comments Chapter Four: Supplementary Poems from D=ogen's Extensive Record Appendix Glossary Bibliography Index
Les mer
"D=ogen's Zen prose works have been studied extensively, but prior to this volume, scant attention has been paid to his Zen poetry. Now, the senior D=ogen scholar in the West, Steven Heine, has crafted a much-needed portal for broader appreciations of the thirteenth-century Zen master's Chinese-style poems. Heine's translations from D=ogen's Wisdom Within Words are a must-read for those interested in D=ogen or Zen verse." -- John Tucker, Professor of Japanese and East Asian History, East Carolina University "Steven Heine's Wisdom within Words is a skillfully translated as well as informatively introduced and insightfully commented upon collection of Chinese-style poetry by the matchless Zen and literary master D=ogen. This book will not only be celebrated as a major contribution to Zen studies, it will be welcomed by a wide range of readers who will treasure the access it provides to much of the greatest poetry by one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all time." -- Bret W. Davis, author of Zen Pathways: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of Zen Buddhism "He offers a translation alongside the original kanbun text as well as his verse-by-verse interpretative comments of the Kuch=ugen (rendered by Heine as "Wisdom within Words"), a poetry collection comprising 149 of (altogether around 450 of) D=ogen's kanshi (Chinese-style poems)...Heine notes the significance of the Kuch=ugen, which has served "as a study guide routinely memorized and recited or copied as part of contemplative training"." -- Lukas K. Pokorny, University of Vienna
Les mer
Steven Heine is Professor of Religious Studies and History and founding director of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University. He has published three dozen monographs and edited volumes on the history and thought of Zen Buddhism in East Asia, with a special emphasis on the life and teachings of the master D=ogen.
Les mer
Selling point: The first complete version of an important collection of spiritual poetry by one of the most famous Zen masters Selling point: Provides historical and philosophical analysis of the included poems and D=ogen's thought Selling point: Will appeal to Zen meditation practitioners who wish to understand more deeply the formation of this literary technique
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780197553527
Publisert
2022
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
535 gr
Høyde
163 mm
Bredde
237 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
280

Forfatter
Heine, Steven

Biografisk notat

Steven Heine is Professor of Religious Studies and History and founding director of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University. He has published three dozen monographs and edited volumes on the history and thought of Zen Buddhism in East Asia, with a special emphasis on the life and teachings of the master Dōgen.

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