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Finding the Heart Sutra
Guided by a Magician, an Art Collector and Buddhist Sages from Tibet to Japan
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An illuminating — and deeply personal — exploration of the essence of Buddhist thought, from the author of Lost Japan.
Powerful, mystical and concise, the Heart Sutra is believed to contain the condensed essence of all Buddhist wisdom. This brief poem on emptiness has exerted immense influence throughout Asia since the seventh century and is woven into the fabric of daily life. Yet even though it rivals the teachings of Laozi and Confucius in importance, this ancient Buddhist scripture remains barely known in the West.
During the many years he has spent living in Japan, Alex Kerr has been on a quest after the secrets of the Heart Sutra. Travelling from Japan, Korea, and China, to India, Mongolia, Tibet and Vietnam, this book brings together Buddhist teaching, talks with friends and mentors, and acute cultural insights to probe the universe of thought contained within this short but intense philosophical work.
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Finding the Heart Sutra by Alex Kerr receives praise for its panoramic storytelling and meticulous attention to detail. Kerr is adept at making complex philosophical concepts accessible and engaging, weaving humour with wisdom and enlightenment. His background in Japanese culture and aesthetics adds depth, creating a compelling narrative that both educates and entertains, further cementing his reputation established in prior works.
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ISBN: 9780141994208
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 222g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Alex Kerr is an American writer and Japanologist whose previous books include Lost Japan and Another Kyoto. He was the first foreigner to be awarded the Shincho Gakugei Literature Prize for the best work of non-fiction published in Japan.
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