Wild Ivy
The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin
$47.53
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2010
Summary
Wild Ivy is the autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku, a pivotal figure in Japanese Zen Buddhism. This intimate self-portrait captures Hakuin’s relentless pursuit of enlightenment and his mission to rejuvenate a Zen tradition that had stagnated during his time. Born in 1686 near Mount Fuji, Hakuin’s journey is marked by personal struggle, artistic expression, and unwavering dedication to truth. His story serves as both a spiritual guide and a historical account, shedding light on his signi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590308097 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590308093 |
| Author: | Norman Waddell, Hakuin |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 278g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm x 12mm |
| Series: | Shambhala Classics |
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Critics Review
“Norman Waddell presents the cranky, impassioned master Hakuin with an uncanny sense of Right English. Now we know you, old Hakuin.”—Robert Aitken, author of The Practice of Perfection and Taking the Path of Zen
“A rich and rare glimpse into a Zen master’s comments on his own spiritual journey, translated for the first time. A welcome and recommended addition to the canon of Zen literature available in English.”—Library Journal
About The Author
Norman Waddell
Hakuin is the most important of the Japanese Zen artists; indeed, he is one of the greatest artists of any kind in world culture. Tremendously creative and productive, creating perhaps as many as 20,000 Zenga in his lifetime as well as having thousands more pieces printed from woodblocks, Hakuin’s work is now appreciated all over the world.
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