Zen Poetry

Ryokan (1758–1831) is, along with Dogen and Hakuin, one of the three giants of Zen in Japan. But unlike his two renowned colleagues, Ryokan was a societal dropout, living mostly as a hermit and a beggar. He was never head of a monastery or temple. He liked playing with children. He had no dharma heir. Even so, people recognized the depth of his realization, and he was sought out by people of all walks of life for the teaching to be experienced in just being around him.

By any measure, Gary Snyder is one of the greatest poets in America in the last century. From his first book of poems to his latest collection of essays, his work and his example, standing between Tu Fu and Thoreau, has been influential all over the world. Riprap, his first book of poems, was published in Japan in 1959 by Origin Press, and it is the 50th anniversary of that groundbreaking book that is celebrated with this new edition.

Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882 - 1940) is one of Japan's most beloved modern poets, famous for his "free-verse" haiku, the dominant style today. This book tells the fascinating story of his life, liberally sprinkled with more than 300 of his poems and extracts from his essays and journals - compiled by his best friend and biographer Sumita Oyama and elegantly translated by William Scott Wilson.

"Unlock Your True Potential and Embrace Spiritual Growth: A Book of Poems and Affirmations for the Seeker" Discover a new way of living and thinking with "Awaken Into Purpose," Book Four in the Awakening Series. Written by New York poet Matt Buonocore, this powerful book is a must-read for anyone seeking spiritual fulfillment and growth. With his words, Buonocore offers introspection and thoughtful guidance, sharing his belief in the power of love and the potential for forgiveness. Benefits of reading "Awaken Into Purpose": - Experience a new vibratory state that will guide you towards ...

Discover the power of spiritual poems and self-help affirmations in Awakening Book 8 - Spiritual Poems & Self Help Affirmations for the Spiritual Seeker. Unlock a new level of vibrational experience and tap into your true nature, guiding you towards spiritual growth and abundance. Benefits from reading this book: - Claim your heart's desire in any moment - Awaken into abundance and serve yourself and the world In this book, you will find: - How to tap into your inner truth and disintegrate fear - Poems and affirmations to guide you on your spiritual journey - How to connect with ...

The Affirmation Collection, Book 5 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "The universe is alive A knowing body of stars and galaxies No beginning or end Just a desire to be present" - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FIVE in The Affirmation Collection.

One Essence is a modern commentary on the nondual teachings of a classical Zen text.

It is also a collection of Zen wisdom and poetry, containing the 67 stanzas of the Hsin Hsin Ming (with multiple alternative translations), plus many other succinct spiritual verses from ancient and contemporary Zen sources.

"Unleash Your Spiritual Potential and Transform Your Life with 'Awaken Into Freedom' - The Ultimate Guide to Spiritual Growth and Personal Empowerment" Experience a profound transformation and discover your true purpose with 'Awaken Into Freedom,' a collection of powerful poems and self-help affirmations designed for the spiritual seeker. Each piece will ignite a new level of awareness and guide you towards a life of fulfillment and service to others. - Discover your true purpose and unleash your full potential with powerful affirmations and thought-provoking poems - Embrace your inner ...