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Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
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Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
Current price: $16.99
Barnes and Noble
Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
Current price: $16.99
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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
beauty of imperfection in all things.
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.