The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy

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Book Synopsis: Over 125 poetic companions, from Basho to Billy Collins, Saigyo to Shakespeare.The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy received the Spirituality & Practice Book Award for 50 Best Spiritual Books in 2017 by Spirituality and Practice Website. The poems expertly gathered here offer all that one might hope for in spiritual companionship: wisdom, compassion, peacefulness, good humor, and the ability to both absorb and express the deepest human emotions of grief and joy. The book includes a short essay on “Mindful Reading” and a meditation on sound from editor John Brehm—helping readers approach the poems from an experiential, non-analytical perspective and enter into the mindful reading of poetry as a kind of meditation. The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy offers a wide-ranging collection of 129 ancient and modern poems unlike any other anthology on bookshelves today. It uniquely places Buddhist poets like Han Shan, Tu Fu, Saigyo, Ryokan, Basho, Issa, and others alongside modern Western poets one would not expect to find in such a collection—poets like Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, William Stafford, Denise Levertov, Jack Gilbert, Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, and more. What these poems have in common, no matter whether they are explicitly Buddhist, is that all reflect the essential truths the Buddha articulated 2,500 years ago. The book provides an important poetic complement to the many prose books on mindfulness practice—the poems here both reflect and embody the dharma in ways that can’t be matched by other modes of writing. Its unique features include an introduction that discusses the themes of impermanence, mindfulness, and joy and explores the relationship between them. Biographical notes place the poets in historical context and offer quotes and anecdotes to help readers learn about the poets’ lives.

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of poetry with "The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy". With over 125 poetic companions handpicked from the likes of Basho to Billy Collins, Saigyo to Shakespeare, this anthology is a literary treasure. It has been awarded the prestigious Spirituality & Practice Book Award for 50 Best Spiritual Books in 2017, making it a must-have addition to your collection.

What sets this book apart is its ability to offer an unparalleled spiritual companionship. Within its pages, you will find wisdom, compassion, peacefulness, good humor, and the power to deeply connect with the human emotions of grief and joy. Editor John Brehm's short essay on "Mindful Reading" and the meditation on sound provide insightful tools to approach the poems in a profoundly experiential way. It transforms the reading of poetry into a meditative experience, allowing you to delve into the profound world of mindfulness.

"The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy" sets itself apart by uniting ancient and modern poets seamlessly. Be prepared to discover the works of renowned Buddhist poets such as Han Shan, Tu Fu, and Ryokan alongside surprising entries from Western poets like Robert Frost and Elizabeth Bishop. This unique compilation of 129 poems offers an extraordinary blend of poetic expressions that reflect the timeless truths articulated by Buddha himself. As a poetic complement to traditional prose books on mindfulness practice, this anthology goes beyond words to deeply embody and illuminate the dharma.

Delve into the themes of impermanence, mindfulness, and joy, as this anthology takes you on a transformative journey. The biographical notes provided within the book offer marvelous insights into the historical context of each poet, providing a deeper understanding of their lives and creative processes. Don't miss your chance to embrace the transformative power of poetry with "The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy".

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