Zen in japanese culture

Zen in Japanese Culture

Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. Blair provides a visual journey through its influence on Japanese life, from calligraph

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Zen and Japanese Culture

Zen and Japanese Culture is a classic that has influenced generations of readers and played a major role in shaping conceptions of Zen's influence on

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Japanese Art in Perspective

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Zen and Material Culture

Expanding on previous studies of Zen art history, material/visual culture, and religious practice, Zen and Material Culture focuses on the vast range of "stuff" in Japanese Zen, including beads, bowls, buildings, staffs, statues, rags, robes and even popular retail commodities distributed in America.

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Introducing Japanese Popular Culture

Specifically designed for use in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, while reaching specialists and general readers, this second edition of

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Visions of Precarity in Japanese Popular Culture and Literature

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Everyday Japanese

Presenting a Japanese language and culture program, this book offers insights into the various nuances of Japanese as it is used in casual conversatio

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Japanese Tattoos

Discover the rich meanings hidden in the enigmatic world of irezumi. A visual catalogue and journey through Japan's tattoo culture with Yori Moriarty,

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Japanese Tattoos

The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But the culture of irezumi is deep and rich in meanings, shapes and motifs that have gone from color woodblock prints to being applied to the skin to beautify and protect their bearers. This book reveals the meaning a...

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Marugoto: Japanese language and culture. Intermediate 2 (B1)

"Marugoto: Japanische Sprache und Kultur", erschienen bei Sanshusha Publishing in Tokyo, ist ein Lehrwerk, das auf dem JF-Standard für Japanese Language Education basiert und sowohl Sprachkenntnisse als auch Wissen über die Kultur vermittelt.Lernziele:Verbesserung des aktiven Sprachgebrauchs in Wort und Schrift.

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Japanese in the Western Mind

This fascinating book is an insightful exploration of Western perceptions and representations of Japanese culture and society, drawing on social and c

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Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork a Goldwork

This is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for embroiderers and lovers of Japanese culture alike.

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Early Modern Japanese Literature

This unique anthology is the first representative collection of Japanese literature from one of the most creative periods in Japanese culture, known v

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Life of Animals in Japanese Art

A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuriesFew countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depict

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Introduction To Zen Buddhism

This reissued introduction presents the nature, technique and practice of Zen. A Japanese Zen master, Dr Suzuki taught regularly in the USA and Europe

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Boys in Children´s Literature and Popular Culture: Masculinity, Abjection - Wannamaker Annette

Anotace: Boys in Children`s Literature and Popular Culture proposes new theoretical frameworks for understanding the contradictory ways masculinity is represented in popular texts consumed by boys in the United States. The popular texts boys like are often ignored by educators and scholars, or are simply dismissed as garbage that boys should be discouraged from enjoying....

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The Japanese Myths : A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits - Joshua Frydman

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mec...

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The Way of Nagomi : Live more harmoniously the Japanese way - Mogi Ken

Anotace: *Find out how to live a more harmonious life thanks to NAGOMI, the ancient Japanese philosophy that helps you find balance and peace in everything you do*There is no translation for the word nagomi in the English language, and yet it at the very heart of the Japanese way of life. A popular and common concept in Japan, to achieve nagomi is to have peace of mind, ...

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Dictionary of Zen Buddhist Terminology (A - K) - Kamil Václav Zvelebil

The purpose of the present work is to be a handy, ready-to-use aid to those who practice Zen Buddhism rather than a detailed scholarly work destined for „Buddhologists“. To compile an exhaustive dictionary of Zen Buddhist terms in English, Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese is beyond the capability of an individual. Hence, what is offered for daily u...

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Geek in Japan

Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available.

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Dictionary of Zen Buddhist Terminology (L-Z) (978-80-725-4637-4)

Elektronická kniha - autor Kamil V. Zvelebil, 168 stran The purpose of the present work is to be a handy, ready-to-use aid to those who practice Zen Buddhism rather than a detailed scholarly work destined for „Buddhologists“. To compile an exhaustive dictionary of Zen Buddhist terms in English, Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese is beyond the capabi...

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Dictionary of Zen Buddhist Terminology (A-K) (978-80-725-4438-7)

Elektronická kniha - autor Kamil V. Zvelebil, 168 stran The purpose of the present work is to be a handy, ready-to-use aid to those who practice Zen Buddhism rather than a detailed scholarly work destined for „Buddhologists“. To compile an exhaustive dictionary of Zen Buddhist terms in English, Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese is beyond the capabi...

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Living in Japan. 40th Anniversary Edition - Alex Kerr

<p>Japanese homes are refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside cutting-edge contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with many never-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes.</p&...

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The Red Thread of Fate. A Color-in Love Story - Yasuko Fujioka

<p>In the Orient there is a belief that the gods, using an invisible red thread, connect every person with their destined other. In Japanese legend, this thread is thought to be tied around the little finger of everyone on earth. According to this myth, the thread can travel everywhere, regardless of time, place and circumstances, until finding its other end. It is ...

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Lost Japan

Originally written in Japanese, this book offers an insight into Japanese landscape, culture, history and future.

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Ravens a Red Lipstick

An accessible and visually rich study of Japanese photography since 1945 by an experienced curator specializing in Japanese art and culture.

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My Brother's Husband: Volume II

The second and concluding volume in Gengoroh Tagame's beautifully written graphic novel about family, the clash between Japanese and Western culture a

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Zbyněk Sekal a Japonsko - Marie Klimešová

Anotace: O oslovení sochaře Zbyňka Sekala (1923-1998) japonskou kulturou a společností svědčí jeho deníkové záznamy z doby pobytu v Japonsku v lednu a únoru 1989. Odpovědí mu byl spontánní obdiv vůči jeho vlastní tvůrčí cestě, v níž Japonci spatřovali řadu jim blízkých rysů. Kniha hledá spojující články nejen v přímé formální příbuznosti, ale především v konfrontaci Seka...

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Zbyněk Sekal a Japonsko

O oslovení sochaře Zbyňka Sekala (1923–1998) japonskou kulturou a společností svědčí jeho deníkové záznamy z doby pobytu v Japonsku v lednu a únoru 1989. Odpovědí mu byl spontánní obdiv vůči jeho vlastní tvůrčí cestě, v níž Japonci spatřovali řadu jim blízkých rysů. Kniha hledá spojující články nejen v přímé formální příbuznosti, ale především v konfrontaci Sekalovy osobn...

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Zbyněk Sekal a Japonsko - Pozdrav daleké země, pozdrav daleké zemi / Greetings from a Distant Country, Greetings to a Distant Land - Marie Klimešová

<p>O oslovení sochaře Zbyňka Sekala (1923–1998) japonskou kulturou a společností svědčí jeho deníkové záznamy z doby pobytu v Japonsku v lednu a únoru 1989. Odpovědí mu byl spontánní obdiv vůči jeho vlastní tvůrčí cestě, v níž Japonci spatřovali řadu jim blízkých rysů. Kniha hledá spojující články nejen v přímé formální příbuznosti, ale především v konfrontaci Sekal...

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POSUTA POSTER: Contemporary Poster Designs from Japan

<p>Showcasing impactful and effective poster designs from Japan, POSUTA POSTER shines a spotlight on the new generation of graphic design work inspired by unique Japanese culture, elements, and aesthetics. From the iconic 1964 Olympics poster by Yusaku Kamekura to the psychedelic posters of Tadanori Yokoo, Japan has made its way to the forefront of impactful and ef...

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Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook - Nancy Singleton Hachisu

Anotace: From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks In this collection of new recipes, Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the most authoritative voice in Japanese home cooking today, showcases Japanese vegetarian dishes, bringing the exquisite flavors of the nation's elegant cuisine to...

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Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook - Hachisu Nancy Singleton

<p>'Extraordinary ... a must have book for anyone who loves vegetables!' - Amanda Cohen, James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks In this collection of new recipes, Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the most authoritative voice in J...

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One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

A prize-winning translation of the most widely known and popular collection of Japanese poetryHyakunin Isshu is the most famous and popular collection of Japanese poetry, and the first work of Japanese literature ever to be translated into English. Compiled in the fourteenth century, the book is a collection of one hundred waka poems (a precursor of haiku), dating back to...

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Things Remembered and Things Forgotten - Kyoko Nakajima

Anotace: 'If we want to understand what has been lost to time, there is no way other than through the exercise of imagination ... imagination applied with delicate rather than broad strokes'. So wrote the award winning Japanese author Kyoko Nakajima of her story, Things Remembered and Things Forgotten, a piece that illuminates, as if by throwing a switch, the l...

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Taras Shevchenko - Kobzar

Masterfully fulfilled by Peter Fedynsky, Voice of America journalist and expert on Ukrainian studies, this first ever English translation of the complete Kobzar brings out Ukraine's rich cultural heritage. As a foundational text, The Kobzar has played an important role in galvanizing the Ukrainian identity and in the development of Ukraine's writte...

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The Book of Tea - Kakuzó Okakura

<p>'Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.' In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics...

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Designing World Language Curriculum for Intercultural Communicative Competence - Eddy Jennifer

Anotace: This book creatively redefines how teacher educators and faculty in secondary and post-secondary language education can become designers with intercultural education in mind. The author aligns theoretical frameworks with practical features for revising the modern language curriculum via themes and novel tasks that transfer language learning from classroom to com...

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Designing World Language Curriculum for Intercultural Communicative Competence - Jennifer Eddy

<p>This book creatively redefines how teacher educators and faculty in secondary and post-secondary language education can become designers with intercultural education in mind. The author aligns theoretical frameworks with practical features for revising the modern language curriculum via themes and novel tasks that transfer language learning from classroom to comm...

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V&A Sourcebook of Pattern and Ornament (Victoria and Albert Museum)

The wealth of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation in the many objects that enrich our lives is testament to the inventiveness of designers and craftspeople around the globe and throughout history. This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook presents more than 1,000 historic and contemporary examples of pattern and ornamentation from around the wor...

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The Mushroom Tree Mystery - Ovidia Yu

<p>'One of Singapore's finest living authors' South China Morning Post'Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life' CATRIONA MCPHERSON'Charming' RHYS BOWEN'One of the most likeable heroines in modern literature' SCOTSMAN________________The Allies have defeated Germany in Europe, but Japan refuses to surrender the East.In Singa...

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The Beauty of Everyday Things - Soetsu Yanagi

"Radical and inspiring ... Yanagi's vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de Waal <p>The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with ca...

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Egyptian Senet

** New Important Note: To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click. ====== Awards ====== ◆ 1st Winner Of Egypt e-Content Award 2013. ◆ Silver Winner in 2013 W3 Awards. ◆ 3rd Winner Of Gaming Egypt Contest 2012 organized by iTi. ◆ Nominated for the World Summit Award 2013 in e-Entertainment & Games...

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Egyptian Senet (PC)

** New Important Note:To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click.====== Awards ======◆ 1st Winner Of Egypt e-Content Award 2013.◆ Silver Winner in 2013 W3 Awards.◆ 3rd Winner Of Gaming Egypt Contest 2012 organized by iTi.◆ Nominated for the World Summit Award 2013 in e-Entertainment &amp; Games f...

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BROTHER tiskárna štítků QL-600B - 62mm, 71mms, termotisk, USB, SOHO Tiskárna Štítků

https://www.brother.cz/labelling-and-receipts/ql-600b QL-600B Tiskárna na adresní štítky Ideální pro malé a domácí firmy, které potřebují tisknout příležitostné štítky s adresou a přepravou, štítky s identifikací složky souborů a dočasné značení. Integrovaná řezačka vám dává svobodu tisknout štítky v požadované délce. Inteligentní a kompaktní design tiskárny štítků...

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BROTHER tiskárna štítků QL-600B - 62mm, 71mms, termotisk, USB, SOHO Tiskárna Štítků

https://www.brother.cz/labelling-and-receipts/ql-600b QL-600B Tiskárna na adresní štítky Ideální pro malé a domácí firmy, které potřebují tisknout příležitostné štítky s adresou a přepravou, štítky s identifikací složky souborů a dočasné značení. Integrovaná řezačka vám dává svobodu tisknout štítky v požadované délce. Inteligentní a kompaktní design tiskárny štítků...

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