by
Misao Kodama, Hikosaku Yanagishima
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 1999
This collection of Zen poetry by 19th century Japanese Buddhist monk and hermit Ryokan is a masterful exploration of life and nature.
Ryokan's zen poems are celebration of the joys and sadness of everyday life. His spare, direct style is remarkable for its immediacy and intimacy.
This...