Gleanings in Buddha Fields, Lafcadio Hearn
Journey into the mystical heart of old Japan through the eyes of its most beloved foreign chronicler. A lost masterpiece of spiritual exploration returns.
In 1890, an extraordinary outsider penetrated the hidden world of Buddhist meditation and Shinto mysteries that lay behind Japan's temple walls. Lafcadio Hearn—who would later become the Japanese citizen Koizumi Yakumo—discovered a land where ancient spirits still walked, where philosophical truths merged with ghost stories, and where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds grew thin.
Now, "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" emerges as more than just a book about Japan—it's a portal into a vanished world of profound spiritual wisdom and otherworldly beauty. Through eleven masterfully crafted essays, Hearn reveals the secrets of temple gardens where every stone holds meaning, explores the depths of Buddhist philosophy through the songs of common people, and uncovers the living heart of Asian meditation practices that are transforming Western minds today.
What makes this collection extraordinary is Hearn's unique double vision—an outsider's curiosity combined with an insider's access to sacred traditions.
"Never perhaps was scientific accuracy of detail married to such tender and exquisite brilliancy of style.” Basil Hall Chamberlain, author of Things Japanese
As you journey through these pages, you'll discover:
Ancient Buddhist meditation techniques highly relevant in our digital age
The hidden connection between Shinto beliefs and modern Japanese life
Authentic ghost stories that reveal deeper spiritual truths
The deep connection between Japanese art, nature, and spirituality
Philosophical insight into interdependence and the cycle of birth, death and rebirth
This collection is essential reading for:
Readers of Alan Watts, D.T. Suzuki, and those interested in Buddhist studies
Anyone fascinated by Japanese culture, religion, or history
Travelers who want insight into a transformative period in Japanese history
Writers and artists interested in masterful cultural interpretation
Students of comparative religion and philosophy, seeking to understand everyday life
Anyone interested in mindfulness and contemplative practices
“The marvellous way in which Hearn has recognized and expressed the delicate emotions places him far above all other writers on the subject." Edward Morse, noted Japanologist
Scroll up to begin your journey into the heart of old Japan's spiritual world—before these ancient mysteries fade into legend.
Journey into the mystical heart of old Japan through the eyes of its most beloved foreign chronicler. A lost masterpiece of spiritual exploration returns.
In 1890, an extraordinary outsider penetrated the hidden world of Buddhist meditation and Shinto mysteries that lay behind Japan's temple walls. Lafcadio Hearn—who would later become the Japanese citizen Koizumi Yakumo—discovered a land where ancient spirits still walked, where philosophical truths merged with ghost stories, and where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds grew thin.
Now, "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" emerges as more than just a book about Japan—it's a portal into a vanished world of profound spiritual wisdom and otherworldly beauty. Through eleven masterfully crafted essays, Hearn reveals the secrets of temple gardens where every stone holds meaning, explores the depths of Buddhist philosophy through the songs of common people, and uncovers the living heart of Asian meditation practices that are transforming Western minds today.
What makes this collection extraordinary is Hearn's unique double vision—an outsider's curiosity combined with an insider's access to sacred traditions.
"Never perhaps was scientific accuracy of detail married to such tender and exquisite brilliancy of style.” Basil Hall Chamberlain, author of Things Japanese
As you journey through these pages, you'll discover:
Ancient Buddhist meditation techniques highly relevant in our digital age
The hidden connection between Shinto beliefs and modern Japanese life
Authentic ghost stories that reveal deeper spiritual truths
The deep connection between Japanese art, nature, and spirituality
Philosophical insight into interdependence and the cycle of birth, death and rebirth
This collection is essential reading for:
Readers of Alan Watts, D.T. Suzuki, and those interested in Buddhist studies
Anyone fascinated by Japanese culture, religion, or history
Travelers who want insight into a transformative period in Japanese history
Writers and artists interested in masterful cultural interpretation
Students of comparative religion and philosophy, seeking to understand everyday life
Anyone interested in mindfulness and contemplative practices
“The marvellous way in which Hearn has recognized and expressed the delicate emotions places him far above all other writers on the subject." Edward Morse, noted Japanologist
Scroll up to begin your journey into the heart of old Japan's spiritual world—before these ancient mysteries fade into legend.
Journey into the mystical heart of old Japan through the eyes of its most beloved foreign chronicler. A lost masterpiece of spiritual exploration returns.
In 1890, an extraordinary outsider penetrated the hidden world of Buddhist meditation and Shinto mysteries that lay behind Japan's temple walls. Lafcadio Hearn—who would later become the Japanese citizen Koizumi Yakumo—discovered a land where ancient spirits still walked, where philosophical truths merged with ghost stories, and where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds grew thin.
Now, "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" emerges as more than just a book about Japan—it's a portal into a vanished world of profound spiritual wisdom and otherworldly beauty. Through eleven masterfully crafted essays, Hearn reveals the secrets of temple gardens where every stone holds meaning, explores the depths of Buddhist philosophy through the songs of common people, and uncovers the living heart of Asian meditation practices that are transforming Western minds today.
What makes this collection extraordinary is Hearn's unique double vision—an outsider's curiosity combined with an insider's access to sacred traditions.
"Never perhaps was scientific accuracy of detail married to such tender and exquisite brilliancy of style.” Basil Hall Chamberlain, author of Things Japanese
As you journey through these pages, you'll discover:
Ancient Buddhist meditation techniques highly relevant in our digital age
The hidden connection between Shinto beliefs and modern Japanese life
Authentic ghost stories that reveal deeper spiritual truths
The deep connection between Japanese art, nature, and spirituality
Philosophical insight into interdependence and the cycle of birth, death and rebirth
This collection is essential reading for:
Readers of Alan Watts, D.T. Suzuki, and those interested in Buddhist studies
Anyone fascinated by Japanese culture, religion, or history
Travelers who want insight into a transformative period in Japanese history
Writers and artists interested in masterful cultural interpretation
Students of comparative religion and philosophy, seeking to understand everyday life
Anyone interested in mindfulness and contemplative practices
“The marvellous way in which Hearn has recognized and expressed the delicate emotions places him far above all other writers on the subject." Edward Morse, noted Japanologist
Scroll up to begin your journey into the heart of old Japan's spiritual world—before these ancient mysteries fade into legend.
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