Zen Paradox No Knowing
Zen Paradox No Knowing by Lawrence I. Janssen is an illustrated collection of contemporary poems published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in September 2013. This 64-page work invites readers to explore themes of Zen Buddhism and Taoism through a fresh perspective, encouraging a “beginner’s mind” that seeks to uncover surprising insights and humor.
In this edition, Janssen presents poems that creatively engage with sacred scriptures, offering a unique blend of enlightenment and poetic expression. The work aims to inspire renewed interest in the teachings of Dogen and other Buddhist masters, providing food for thought that resonates with both seasoned readers of poetry and those new to these philosophical traditions. Through its thoughtful exploration of these subjects, the book serves as a reflective journey into the essence of Zen and Taoist wisdom.
Official synopsis Publisher
In these contemporary poems I have “looked anew”,as the Japanese word “mitre” implies , with a “beginner’s mind” that inquisitively turns the rice bowl upside down. What we see there will be surprising, humorous and insightful and as the good tenzo says, “food for thought”. There are numerous references based on the sacred scriptures of Zen Buddhisn and the Tao and they are placed strategically and in different contexts within the poems to offer the opportunity for a”renewed enlightenment” and interest in reading the poetic genius of Dogen and the other masters of Buddhism.
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