Having Once Paused: Poems of Zen Master Ikkyu (1394-1481)
by Ikkyu Sojun, Sarah Messer, Kidder Smith
Having Once Paused gathers poems associated with Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun, a historical figure who lived from 1394 to 1481. With contributions credited to Sarah Messer and Kidder Smith, this volume offers readers an encounter with poetry shaped by Zen Buddhism and Japanese history.
About This Book
Having Once Paused: Poems of Zen Master Ikkyu (1394-1481) presents poetry associated with Ikkyu Sojun.
The volume connects literary expression with Zen Buddhism and the historical life of its featured figure.
Ikkyu Sojun is presented alongside Sarah Messer and Kidder Smith, whose names appear in the book’s authorship information.
Readers interested in poetry, Zen, and Japanese history may find this collection a focused introduction to Ikkyu’s work.
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