The Old Tea Seller

Download or read book The Old Tea Seller written by Baisa Baisa and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baisao was a poet, a Zen Buddhist priest, a thinker, and a seller of tea. Through his tea, his poetry, and his teaching, he became one of the most well-loved figures in Kyoto, the Japanese capital at the time. These poems, memoirs, and letters trace his spiritual and physical journey over a long and remarkable life.

Download or read book The Old Tea Seller written by Baisao and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poet, Zen Buddhist priest, renowned thinker, and seller of tea — Baisao was all of these things, as well as being a bit of an eccentric. Known to carry large wicker baskets filled with tea utensils through the streets and surrounding hills of Japan's capital, Baisao set up shop wherever he ended up and brewed tea for those who came to enjoy the scenery with him. Establishing a quiet, simple life, Baisao spent his final years composing poetry, brewing tea, and teaching Zen, in the process becoming a well–loved figure. These poems, memoirs, and letters tell us more about this endearing person and trace his long life's profound spiritual journey. This comprehensive translation includes nearly all of Baisao's writings, giving us a deep look at this remarkable man.

Download or read book The Old Tea Seller written by Baisao and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poet, Zen Buddhist priest, renowned thinker, and seller of tea — Baisao was all of these things, as well as being a bit of an eccentric. Known to carry large wicker baskets filled with tea utensils through the streets and surrounding hills of Japan's capital, Baisao set up shop wherever he ended up and brewed tea for those who came to enjoy the scenery with him. Establishing a quiet, simple life, Baisao spent his final years composing poetry, brewing tea, and teaching Zen, in the process becoming a well–loved figure. These poems, memoirs, and letters tell us more about this endearing person and trace his long life's profound spiritual journey. This comprehensive translation includes nearly all of Baisao's writings, giving us a deep look at this remarkable man.

Download or read book The Old Tea Seller written by Baisa Baisa and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baisao was a poet, a Zen Buddhist priest, a thinker, and a seller of tea. Through his tea, his poetry, and his teaching, he became one of the most well-loved figures in Kyoto, the Japanese capital at the time. These poems, memoirs, and letters trace his spiritual and physical journey over a long and remarkable life.

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