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Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English and Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
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People like to find affluence and a ready smile. Compassion and honesty,
Not so much. So why not make friends with music and nature instead:
The moon; the flowers? ******** I know my needs,
And I know the world. I want for nothing,
And do not labor to acquire things. Quietude is all I desire:
To be free from worry is happiness enough. This 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.
People like to find affluence and a ready smile. Compassion and honesty,
Not so much. So why not make friends with music and nature instead:
The moon; the flowers? ******** I know my needs,
And I know the world. I want for nothing,
And do not labor to acquire things. Quietude is all I desire:
To be free from worry is happiness enough. This 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.
Hardcover
$16.99