{"product_id":"hojoki-a-buddhist-reflection-on-solitude-imperfection-and-transcendence-bilingual-english-and-japanese-texts-with-free-online-audio-recordings-hardcover","title":"Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English and Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKamo No Chomei\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatthew Stavros\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eReginald Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eHojoki\u003c\/i\u003e, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHojoki\u003c\/i\u003e is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by the enigmatic Japanese hermit Kamo no Chomei, who as a young man served in the capital as official court poet but later in life withdrew from society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComposed in a time of devastating fires, floods, earthquakes, droughts and famines, Chomei's masterpiece reflects on the impermanence of things, expressing life's mysterious beauty and the profound wisdom to be found in nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChomei paints a vivid picture of the chaos and suffering of the human condition. Amidst this turmoil, he discovers an oasis of calm in a simple mountain hut, where he contemplates the virtues of nature and the \u003ci\u003ewabi sabi\u003c\/i\u003e beauty of imperfection in all things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn their friends, \u003cbr\u003ePeople like to find affluence and a ready smile. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCompassion and honesty, \u003cbr\u003eNot so much. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo why not make friends with music and nature instead: \u003cbr\u003eThe moon; the flowers? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e******** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI know my needs, \u003cbr\u003eAnd I know the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI want for nothing, \u003cbr\u003eAnd do not labor to acquire things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuietude is all I desire: \u003cbr\u003eTo be free from worry is happiness enough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new translation by Matthew Stavros, presented alongside the original Classical Japanese, perfectly captures the profound serenity of Chomei's writings. His poignant verses serve as timely reminders that amidst the uncertainty of this world, true contentment can often be found in the simple life, in embracing fleeting moments, and in seeking solace in nature's beauty.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKamo no Chomei\u003c\/b\u003e was a Japanese poet, musician and essayist who died in 1216. While in his fifties, he became a recluse, moving to Mount Hiei outside Kyoto then to Hino, where he built a tiny hut and spent the rest of his life writing and contemplating. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Stavros\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian of Japan at the University of Sydney and the former director of the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eKyoto: An Urban History of Japan's Premodern Capital\u003c\/i\u003e (University of Hawaii Press, 2014) and numerous articles on Kyoto's architectural and urban history. His research focuses primarily on the material culture of premodern Japan and eastern Asia, with particular interest in cities, buildings, and religious monuments. He trained in architectural and urban history at Kyoto University and read history at Princeton University where he earned a Ph.D. He teaches modern and classical Japanese language, Japanese history and historiography, and more broadly on the histories and cultures of East and Southeast Asia. \u003cb\u003e For digital resources and learning materials related to Hojoki, visit http: \/\/www.mstavros.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReginald Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and associate professor of pre-modern Japanese literature and performance at the University of Michigan. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eTextures of Mourning: Calligraphy, Mortality, and the Tale of Genji Scrolls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Proximate Remove: Queering Intimacy and Loss in The Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725061189939,"sku":"9784805318003","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TFoXgFg9kc9784805318003.webp?v=1763700948","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/hojoki-a-buddhist-reflection-on-solitude-imperfection-and-transcendence-bilingual-english-and-japanese-texts-with-free-online-audio-recordings-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}