Japanese Death Poems: Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death

Yoel HoffmannTuttle Publishing • ISBN-13 978‑4805314432

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Japanese Death Poems: Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death

Yoel HoffmannTuttle Publishing

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ISBN-10: 4805314435 · ISBN-13: 978‑4805314432 · 1986 · Revised Edition

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This book is a collection of Japanese death poems written by Zen monks and haiku poets on the verge of death. It offers a profound insight into the Zen Buddhist approach to death and dying, capturing the beauty and simplicity of the final moments of life. The poems reflect the acceptance of death as a natural part of life and provide a unique perspective on mortality.

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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
PaperbackRevised Edition1986
Pages: 368Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Yoel Hoffmann

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