Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East by Hearn

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Author Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904
LoC No. 04022811
Title Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East
Contents A living god -- Out of the street -- Notes of a trip to Kyōto -- Dust -- About faces in Japanese art -- Ningyō-no-haka -- In Ōsaka -- Buddhist allusions in Japanese folk-song -- Nirvana -- The rebirth of Katsugorō -- Within the circle.
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Summary "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of Japanese culture, religion, and the philosophical insights of Buddhism and Shintoism, expressing Hearn's appreciation and imaginative interpretations of the Far East. Through personal reflections and descriptive passages, the text aims to illuminate the deep connections between the spirit and the daily life of the Japanese. The opening of "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" sets the stage for Hearn's exploration by vividly describing the characteristics of Shinto shrines and the unique emotional responses they evoke. He reflects on the perception of these structures not merely as religious edifices, but as ghostly embodiments where the spirits of ancestors and deities reside, fostering an atmosphere of reverence and haunting beauty. Hearn articulates the intertwining of nature, spirituality, and architecture in Japan, inviting readers to consider the deeper meaning of faith and existence in a culture that perceives the divine as intimately linked to the physical world around it. This serene, evocative introduction serves as a precursor to Hearn’s broader examinations of Japanese life and belief systems throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Japan -- Description and travel
Subject Japan -- Civilization
Subject Buddhism -- Japan
Subject Buddhism
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Homes and haunts -- Japan
Subject Americans -- Japan -- Biography
Subject Japan -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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