Han Shan, Chan Buddhism and Gary Snyder's Ecopoetic Way
Author | : Joan Qionglin Tan |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2009-05-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781837642564 |
ISBN-13 | : 1837642567 |
Rating | : 4/5 (567 Downloads) |
Download or read book Han Shan, Chan Buddhism and Gary Snyder's Ecopoetic Way written by Joan Qionglin Tan and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-07 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comparative study of the ninth-century Chinese poet and recluse Han Shan (Cold Mountain) and Gary Snyder, an American poet and environmental activist. This book explains how Chan Buddhism has the potential to be recognized as an important voice in contemporary ecopoetry.