Blair Gavin - Zen In Japanese Culture - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Formed by a convergence of the Buddha's teachings with Taoism and local tradition Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. As a philosophy Zen promotes a recognition of emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic it is marked by striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the principle of wabi - sabi the harmony found in all things transient and imperfect. Countless Japanese artists artisans and designers have engaged with the Zen tradition their work the fruit of its wisdom. Author Gavin Blair has spent nearly two decades as a writer and journalist in Japan. In these pages he shows how Zen has found expression in all aspects of Japanese culture be it the tea ceremony origami or bonsai. Gorgeous full - colour photographs highlight the simple beauty of the Zen aesthetic from the hanging noren curtains that adorn entrances and doorways to the intricate craftwork of a wagasa umbrella. Together these images speak to the quiet power of Zen. Above all Zen is an invitation to contemplate the mind to cultivate harmony with nature and ease through understanding. This book is for any reader who is curious about Japanese culture and the Zen tradition.
Title: Zen In Japanese Culture
Author(s): Blair Gavin
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc. U. S.
Barcode: 9780789213457
Pages: 208 Pages, Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 9/10/2019
Category: Cultural Studies