{"product_id":"a-zen-wave-bashos-haiku-and-zen","title":"A Zen Wave: Basho's Haiku and Zen","description":"Zen Buddhism distinguishes itself by brilliant flashes of insight and its terseness of expression. The haiku verse form is a superb means of studying Zen modes of thought and expression, for its seventeen syllables impose a rigorous limitation that confines the poet to vital experience. Here haiku by Bashõ are translated by Robert Aitken, with commentary that provides a new and far deeper understanding of Bashõ's work than ever before.\n\nIn presenting themes from the haiku and from Zen literature that open the doors both to the poems and to Zen itself, Aitken has produced the first book about the relationship between Zen and haiku. His readers are certain to find it invaluable for the remarkable revelations it offers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1593760086\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1593760086.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Basho, Matsuo|Aitken, Robert|Merwin, W. S.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43063913644093,"sku":"BVV.1593760086.G","price":6.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1593760086-0.jpg?v=1774559313","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-zen-wave-bashos-haiku-and-zen","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}