Daitokuji, a Zen Buddhist monastery in Kyoto, has long been known as a cloistered meditation center, art repository, and the heart of the Zen aesthetic. This sizable text examines Daitokuji and its treasures from a variety of vantage points, from art historically to socially to economically. Described as "one of the most important books to emerge on Zen monastic culture, and specifically its art complex, in more than a generation," this book will make the perfect addition to your library.

Written by Gregory P.A. Levine

c. 2005

444 pages