The mystery of existence and our place in that mystery--as expressed in a single Chinese landscape painting: a new work of meditative philosophy by the renowned translator of the Chinese classics

Existence: A Story

The mystery of existence and our place in that mystery--as expressed in a single Chinese landscape painting: a new work of meditative philosophy by the renowned translator of the Chinese classics and author ofÂ Hunger Mountain.

Join David Hinton, the premierÂ modern translator of the Chinese classics, as he stands before a singleÂ landscape painting, discovering in it the wondrous story of existenceâ€”and as part of that story, the magical nature of consciousness. What heÂ coaxes from the image is nothing less than a revelation: the dynamicÂ interweaving of mind and Cosmos, and the glorious dance of AbsenceÂ and Presence that is the secret of that Cosmos.

The painting calledÂ Peaceful-Distance PavilionÂ by Shih-t'ao (1642-1707) is, like other paintings in that genre, mostly space: one tiny figure, accompanied by an attendant, looks out over a vast landscape of mountains and clouds. But start looking into that space and, with the right guidance, what you end up seeing is profound. David Hinton is the perfect guide. He uses his knowledge of Chinese philosophy, poetry, art, language, and writing system to illuminate this painting's message, which is ultimately the story of the glorious dance between nothing and everything, between emptiness and existence. It's an enthralling journey that can change the way you look at the world, a journey for which David is a wise and eloquent guide.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8-page colour insert. One Colour Gatefol
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2016-08-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611803389

Country	USA
Brand	Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer	Shambhala
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	8-page colour insert. One Colour Gatefol
Color	Tan
ReleaseDate	2016-08-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611803389

Existence: A Story

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