SubjectBuddhism / History, Asia / Japan, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Asian / Japanese, Buddhism / Rituals & Practice
Publication Year1997
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorIppen
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Religion, History
SeriesRyukoku-Ibs Studies in Buddhist Thought and Tradition Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN97-025770
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal[B]
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisIppen (1239-1289) was a wandering hijiri (holy man) and religious leader whose movement developed into one of the major schools of medieval Japanese Buddhism. In his life and thought we find elements of folk practices and mountain austerities, the critical spirit of Zen, and the cosmic vision of esoteric traditions. This volume presents a translation of all of Ippen's extant writings, including letters and verse, together with records of his spoken words.