Zen in Japanese Culture: A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life [Hardcover]

Formed by a convergence of the Buddhas teachings with Taoism and local tradition, Zen has had a profound impact on the art and culture of Japan. As a philosophy, Zen promotes a recognition of emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic, it is marked by striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the principle of