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Join David Hinton on an exploration of the entire nature of reality-an ambitious project for such a compact book, and even more amazing when you see that this cosmic journey happens all within the exploration of a single Chinese landscape painting. The painting called Peaceful-Distance Pavilion 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 guid
| ISBN-13 | 9781611803389 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1611803381 |
| Weight | 0.50 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.59 x 0.46 x 8.46 In |
| List Price | $18.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 152 pages |
| Publisher | Shambhala |
| Published On | 2016-08-09 |
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