This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids Gleanings in Buddha-Fields is the third book of Hearn's Japanese period, and was written at Kobe. In this volume of essays, intermingled with sketches in lighter vein, Hearn continues his philosophical studies. There are the unmistakable signs that even this ardor is losing zest. The charm of Japan is going fast; and after this volume, until his final interpretation, which is a summary of all that has gone before, is reached, we find him seeking material in fairy-tales, legends, and even returning to old thoughts about the West Indian life.

Lafcadio Hearn's "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East."

This classic text about Buddhism in Japan by Lafcadio Hearn--on of the first Westerns to write about Japan--will be of great interests to scholars and Japanophiles alike. Lafcadio Hearn's books continue to charm and captivate readers, as the exotic subjects about which he wrote charmed and captivated him. Gleanings In Buddha-Fields presents more Hearn magic as he enters into the spirit of Buddhism as though he were born into it. Hearn says that if he were a god, dwelling in some old Izumo shrine on the summit of a hill, then "as air to the bird, as water to the fish, so would all substance be permeable to the essence of me. I should pass at will into the walls of my dwelling to swim in the long gold bath of a sunbeam, to thrill in the heart of a flower, to ride on the neck of a dragonfly." He writes of a trip to Kyoto, telling of hazy autumn rice fields, with dragonflies darting over the drooping grain; maples crimsoning above a tremendous gorge; ranges of peaks steeped in morning mist; and a peasant's cottage perched on the verge of some dizzy mountain road.

Gleanings in Buddha-Fields by Lafcadio Hearn: "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" is a collection of essays and reflections by Lafcadio Hearn on his experiences and encounters with Japanese culture and Buddhism. The book offers readers a profound understanding of Eastern philosophy and aesthetics. Key Aspects of the Book "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields": Japanese Culture: The collection provides an intimate look into Japanese culture, art, and spirituality through Lafcadio Hearn's observations. Philosophical Insights: "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" offers philosophical insights into Buddhism and its influence on Eastern thought. Appreciation of Nature: The work showcases Hearn's appreciation for the natural world and its connection to spiritual contemplation. Lafcadio Hearn was a renowned writer and journalist known for his unique perspective on Japanese culture and his literary contributions to the Western understanding of Eastern philosophy. "Gleanings in Buddha-Fields" reflects Hearn's profound admiration for the beauty of Japanese landscapes and spiritual practices.

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"This is a wonderful collection of Lafcadio Hearn's essays on Buddhism, Japan, and Japanese folklore." -- J.B. Hare

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