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Three Zen Masters: Ikkyu, Hakuin and RyoKan
Book by Stevens, John
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1993
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John Stevens
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John Stevens (1947- ) is a Buddhist priest and Aikido teacher.
John Stevens (1947- ) is a Buddhist priest and Aikido teacher.
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May 27, 2018
Ryokan forever. Ryokan embrace my days.
December 31, 2021
This book ties together many of the similar aspects of these 3 monks yet treats them all as different and individual.
December 29, 2010
I think the author of Fight Club must have read about Ikkyu.
November 21, 2019
A nice primer on the three masters, filled with brief stories on their lives and many of their poems.
March 4, 2023
really nice read
May 19, 2025
What will remain as my legacy?
Flowers in the spring,
The cuckoo in summer,
And the crimson leaves
Of autumn.
Flowers in the spring,
The cuckoo in summer,
And the crimson leaves
Of autumn.
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October 21, 2012
I have probably read this 20 times! Always on my desk.
September 21, 2013
Great book.
August 11, 2016
five stars but they are all for the awesomeness of Ikkyu....
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