The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162802046)

The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike is a book written by A. L. Sadler. It is a collection of tales that revolve around the Heike clan, a powerful family that ruled Japan during the 12th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Ten Foot Square Hut, a small dwelling that was used by Zen monks as a place of meditation and contemplation. The author uses this setting to explore the themes of simplicity, detachment, and the search for inner peace.The second part of the book contains stories from the Heike clan, which chronicles their rise to power and eventual downfall. These tales are based on historical events and are infused with elements of myth and legend. They offer a glimpse into the culture and traditions of feudal Japan, as well as the struggles and conflicts that shaped the country's history.Overall, The Ten Foot Square Hut And Tales Of The Heike is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and spirituality. The author's writing style is engaging and accessible, and the stories are filled with vivid imagery and memorable characters. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a casual reader, this book is sure to captivate and inspire.1928. Being two thirteenth-century Japanese classics, the Hojoki and selections from the Heike Monogatari. The Hojoki consists of the reflections of a recluse who had retired in disgust from a world that was too full of violent contrasts and cataclysms, both of animate and inanimate nature, to allow a sensitive person to find it at all tolerable. If, though there are some Japanese scholars who question it, tradition ascribes this work truly to Kamono-chomei, it was disappointment at not being allowed to succeed to the ancestral position of Lord Warden of the Shrine of Kamo in Kyoto that caused him to forsake the world and go to live in the hills. As can be seen from the Heike Monogatari, which describes the period in more detail, Chomei was not singular in being thus arbitrarily deprived of position and income, neither was he the only one who sought refuge in nature and Buddhist philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. L. Sadler
ISBN-10: 1162802049
ISBN-13: 9781162802046
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d