Orient

Praise for Orient“Enchanting… . This mesmerizes.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A poetic thesis of [Hinton’s] 40 years immersed in Chinese philosophy [and] a metaphysical travel guide to stepping outside Western beliefs.”—Seven Days“Unique and insightful… . A book that could have been written only by someone like Hinton, whose decades immersed in the poetry, philosophy, and literature of Chan have afforded a unique perspective and understanding. Reading Orient feels like walking alongside the author on his journey.”—BuddhadharmaPraise for David Hinton“Hinton is after … depth and boundlessness.”—The New York Review of Books“A national treasure … Hinton cracks open the cosmos and takes you into the depths of the mind.”—Lion’s Roar

David Hinton has published numerous books of poetry and essays and many translations of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy—all informed by an abiding interest in deep ecological thinking. This widely acclaimed work has earned Hinton a Guggenheim Fellowship, numerous fellowships from NEA and NEH, and both of the major awards given for poetry translation in the United States—the Landon Translation Award (Academy of American Poets) and the PEN American Translation Award. Most recently, Hinton received a lifetime achievement award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.