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Great Fool

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Author : Ry ̄okan
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1996

Great Fool written by Ry ̄okan and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Literary Criticism categories.

Taigu Ryokan (1758-1831) remains one of the most popular figures in Japanese Buddhist history. Despite his religious and artistic sophistication (he excelled in scriptural studies, in calligraphy, and in poetry), Ryokan referred to himself as "Great Fool", refusing to place himself within any established religious institution. In contrast to Zen masters of his time who presided over large monasteries, trained students, or produced recondite treatises, Ryokan followed a life of mendicancy in the countryside. Instead of delivering sermons, he expressed himself through kanshi (poems composed in classical Chinese) and waka (poems in Japanese syllabary) and could typically be found playing with the village children in the course of his daily rounds of begging. Great Fool is the first study in a Western language to offer a comprehensive picture of the legendary poet-monk and his oeuvre. It includes not only an extensive collection of the master's kanshi, topically arranged to facilitate an appreciation of Ryokan's colorful world, but selections of his waka, essays, and letters. The volume also presents for the first time in English the Ryokan zenji kiwa (Curious Accounts of the Zen Master Ryokan), a firsthand source composed by a former student less than sixteen years after Ryokan's death. Consisting of anecdotes and episodes, sketches from Ryokan's everyday life, the Curious Accounts is invaluable for showing how Ryokan was understood and remembered by his contemporaries. To further assist the reader, three introductory essays approach Ryokan from the diverse perspectives of his personal history and literary work.

Studies On The Legend Of The Holy Grail

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Author : Alfred Trübner Nutt
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-15

Studies On The Legend Of The Holy Grail written by Alfred Trübner Nutt and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with Literary Criticism categories.

In "Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail," Alfred Trübner Nutt delves into the intricate tapestry of the Grail legend's origins, interpretations, and cultural significance within medieval literature. Nutt employs a meticulous scholarly approach, blending philological analysis with historical context to unravel the layers of symbolism that surround the Grail mythos. His exploration spans various texts, examining how the Grail has evolved from an object of desire to a spiritual emblem, reflecting the societal values and collective psyche of the time. Through this comprehensive analysis, Nutt positions the Grail legend within the broader framework of chivalric romances, illuminating its transformative journey across different cultures and eras. Alfred Trübner Nutt, a noted philologist and literary historian, was profoundly influenced by the burgeoning interest in folklore and mythology at the turn of the 20th century. His academic background, marked by rigorous study of the English language and literature, informed his critical eye and passionate engagement with mythic narratives. Nutt's dedication to understanding the intersection of literature and folklore offers readers a unique insight into why the Grail has commanded such persistent fascination throughout history. This book is an essential read for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the enduring power of myth. Nutt's insightful conclusions and thorough examination provide a rich context that invites readers to reconsider the Grail legend's place within both literary and cultural history. Readers will find themselves compelled to contemplate the deeper meanings of this elusive symbol and its relevance in contemporary discourse. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

You Are Not Your Fault And Other Revelations

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Author : Wes Scoop Nisker
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2016-03-01

You Are Not Your Fault And Other Revelations written by Wes Scoop Nisker and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-01 with Philosophy categories.

Wes “Scoop” Nisker is an award-winning broadcast journalist and commentator, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher, a best selling author and a captivating performer. In How to be an Earthling, Wes draws on his diverse experiences delivering a collection that brims with the insight, humor and wisdom he is famous for. Compiling for the first time, Wes’ best known essays as well as a selection of recent and never before published work, Wes takes readers on both a cultural journey (a tour through the sixties, through the modern environmental movement, the surge of Buddhism to the West) and a more personal one, exploring the motivation behind humanity’s search for spiritual enlightenment.

The Essential Crazy Wisdom

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Author : Wes Nisker
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2012-09-12

The Essential Crazy Wisdom written by Wes Nisker and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-12 with Philosophy categories.

Take a wild and rickety ride through the philosophies of the East and West to discover the madmen, dreamers, and unconventional wisdom seekers in the abridged, better-than-ever version of our best-selling cult classic. THE ESSENTIAL CRAZY WISDOM delivers the most significant, most lunatic, and most compelling insights of the ages. Scoop Nisker patches together the unorthodox teachings that have bubbled up through the words of such crazy visionaries as Rumi, Gautama the Buddha, Mark Twain, Lao Tzu, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Allen Ginsberg, and Lily Tomlin. Discover the common thread in these multiple perspectives and travel on this comedic course to enlightenment!• Original edition sold over 40,000 copies.

The History Of Amonn O Clery

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Author : Seán Ó Neachtain
language : en
Publisher: Clo Iar-Chonnacht
Release Date : 2000

The History Of Amonn O Clery written by Seán Ó Neachtain and has been published by Clo Iar-Chonnacht this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.

Scheming Papists And Lutheran Fools

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Author : Erika Rummel
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 1993

Scheming Papists And Lutheran Fools written by Erika Rummel and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.

The early sixteenth century, a time of great religious ferment and upheaval, is marked historically by the Protestant Reformation. Professor Olin focuses here on a parallel movement of renewal and reform that remained within the Catholic Church--a movement of fundamental importance, but one not often given due emphasis or analysis. A lengthy study traces the course of Catholic reform from Ximenes' initiatives to the close of the Council of Trent. Several key documents, translated from the Latin, and a study of Ignatius Loyola, arguably the most important contributor to Catholic reform, show through contemporary sources and activities the character of the Catholic reform movement. Book jacket.

French Affairs

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Author : Heinrich Heine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893

French Affairs written by Heinrich Heine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with France categories.

Blackwood S Edinburgh Magazine

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1841

Blackwood S Edinburgh Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1841 with Scotland categories.

The Works Of Heinrich Heine Tr By C G Leland T Brooksbank M Armour

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Author : Heinrich Heine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893

The Works Of Heinrich Heine Tr By C G Leland T Brooksbank M Armour written by Heinrich Heine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with categories.

Documents From The History Of Lutheranism 1517 1750

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Author : Eric Lund
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date :

Documents From The History Of Lutheranism 1517 1750 written by Eric Lund and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.

A unique resource: from the Reformation to PietismThis unique collection of excerpts from Lutheran historical and theological documents - many translated here for the first time - presents readers with a full picture of how the Lutheran movement developed in its thought and practice. The volume proceeds chronologically from Luther's lifetime to the beginnings of the Enlightenment. Each chapter begins with a summary essay and proceeds thematically.Covering not only theology but also church life, popular piety, and influential historical events, the more than 200 primary documents excerpted here show not only the evolution and development of Lutheran doctrine but also its devotional writings, hymns, liturgical texts, letters and diaries, satire, political documents, woodcuts, and pamphlet literature. Lund's judicious selection, careful translation, and helpful introductions acquaint readers with the turbulence and fervor of this revolutionary Christian movement, its struggles for survival and consolidation, its flowering in the age of orthodoxy and pietism, always with an eye to how it affected and was experienced by ordinary people.