Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey)

Discount price for Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey). Ikkyu, who lived from 1394–1481, was known as one of Japan’s most irreverent and iconoclastic Zen masters He spent much of his life Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey) as a vagrant monk, wandering here and there, and mingling with people both high- and low-born On occasion, Ikkyu played Robin Hood, taking money given by the rich and spending it on the homeless ... Learn more »

Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey) Review: Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey). This is my favorite Ikkyu translation and collection. John Stevens captures Ikkyu's wry wit and his earthy sensibilities, his concurrent plunges into deep despair, and his profound spirituality. The presentation of the book is delightful as well. This is a tiny book. You can carry it in your pocket. It has lovely artwork intermingled with the poetry. I read this in one sitting, and then over and over.18 of 18 . Read more »

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