Poetry · Zen · Contemplation
An invitation into Zen poetry, contemplative insight, and wisdom carried from one life to another.
Poetry as an invitation
Forthcoming April 6, 2027. Translated by Peter Levitt and Rebecca Dawn Nie.
Lamp to Lamp follows the poetry of Chan Buddhism across centuries and landscapes, from Tang-dynasty China to Korea, Central Asia, Siberia, and Canton. The anthology brings together male and female poets, including celebrated ancestors and voices less familiar to Western readers.
Translated by Peter Levitt and Rebecca Dawn Nie, these poems explore personal struggle, connection with nature, and moments of insight. An introduction and short poet biographies offer context for reading this tradition from the sixth through the twentieth century.
This book is perfect for readers drawn to poetry, Eastern spirituality, and a contemplative approach to everyday life.
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Shambhala Publications publishes books on contemplative traditions, spirituality, and personal growth, including Yin Mountain and Lamp to Lamp.
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