written by Zen monks and Haiku poets on the verge of death ; compiled with an introduction and commentary by Yoel Hoffmann.
Rutland, Vt.
C.E. Tuttle Co.,
1998.
366 pages ; 19 cm
Poems translated from the Japanese.; Title also represented in Japanese characters.; Includes indexes.
Presenting a collection of jisel (death poems) composed by Japanese zen monks and haiku poets on the verge of death, this volume also includes background information to aid understanding of the works.Presenting a collection of jisel (death poems) composed by Japanese zen monks and haiku poets on the verge of death, this volume also includes background information to aid understanding of the works.Presenting a collection of jisel (death poems) composed by Japanese zen monks and haiku poets on the verge of death, this volume also includes background information to aid understanding of the works.