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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. The rich world of Japanese fantasy is very apparent in Japanese Fairy Tales , a compilation of twenty-two favorite stories from the land of the rising sun. A fantastic selection of ghouls, goblins and ogres, sea serpents and sea kings, kindly animals and magic birds, demons and dragons, princes and princesses hide within these pages. These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for an international audience, provide children with an insight into the traditional culture, morals and environment of Japan. Japanese children's stories include: «Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach» «The Jellyfish and the Monkey» «The Mirror of Matsuyama» «The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child» «The Stones of Five Colors and the Empress Jokwa» And many more!
Secrets of Shaolin Temple Boxing
Learn the secrets of Shaolin Temple boxing also known as Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated matrtial arts guide.Shaolin Temple boxing is the father of all boxing forms in China and is a close ancestor of Japanese karate. Despite the widespread study of Shaolin kung fu, however, the true origins and history of this exciting martial art have been obscured by wildly fanciful myths and legends that have arisen over the centuries, leading martial-arts authority Robert W. Smith to remark, «There are no good books on Shaolin Temple boxing. There are only varying degrees of poor.» In Taiwan, however, Smith had the good fortune to discover a short, anonymous work in Chinese that he believed revealed the essence of Shaolin.This kung fu book is the English version of that text. Abundantly and attractively illustrated, it is a fascinating account of the history of an ancient martial art, as well as a concise martial arts manual explaining the fundamental philosophy and techniques of Shaolin Temple boxing.
Wholehearted Way
The Wholehearted Way is a translation of Eihei Dogen's Bendowa, one of the primary texts on Zen practice. Transcending any particular school of Buddhism or religious belief, Dogen's profound and poetic writings are respected as a pinnacle of world spiritual literature. Bendowa, or A Talk on the Wholehearted Practice of the Way, was written in 1231 A.D. and expresses Dogen's teaching of the essential meaning of zazen (seated meditation) and its practice. This edition also contains commentary on Bendowa by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi, a foreword by Taigen Daniel Leighton, and an Introduction by Shohaku Okumura, both of whom prepared this English translation.
Hundred Verses from Old Japan
A Hundred Verses from Old Japan is an early translation of one of Japan's most famous anthologies of poetry. This gem of Japanese poetry has preserved its charm for almost a century while remaining the most popular of classical poetry anthologies among the Japanese. The Hyaku-nin-isshiu (literally «one hundred poems by one hundred poets») is a collection of a hundred evocative and intensely human specimens of Japanese tanka (poetry written in a five-line thirty-one syllable format in a 5-7-5-7-7 pattern) composed between the seventh and thirteenth centuries and compiled by Sadaiye Fujiwara in 1235. These little poems consist almost entirely of love poems and picture poems intended to bring some well-known scene to mind: nature, the round of the seasons, the impermanence of life, and the vicissitudes of love. There are obvious Buddhist and Shinto influences throughout. To make the sounds more familiar to English readers, the translator has adopted a five-line verse of 8-6-8-6-6 meter, with the second, fourth, and fifth lines rhyming. His accompanying notes put the poems into a cultural and historical context. Each poem is illustrated with an eighteenth-century Japanese woodcut by an anonymous illustrator.
Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu
"A richly entertaining series of Hawaiian tales with explanatory facts, which will delight and inform both the folklore fan and the general reader. Until now, long out of print."—The Honolulu AdvertiserIn bringing together this collection of Hawaiian legends, the author of this little book has conferred a great favor upon all those residents of Hawaii and of those visitors to its shores who pay take an interest in its original inhabitants, once an exceedingly numerous people, but now a scattering remnant only.To native Hawaiians this little book will be at once a joy and a sorrow; to the heart of the Haole, who has lived among them, known them intimately for thirty years or more and learned to love them, this collection of the legends of old Honolulu brings a warm «Aloha!»
Ten Foot Square Hut and Tales of the Heike
Readers of medieval Japanese literature have long been captivated by its romance and philosophy. In this volume, two acclaimed thirteenth-century classics, The Ten Foot Square Hut and Tales of the Heike, are presented in translation. The Ten Foot Square Hut (the Hojoki) takes its title from a four and half mat sized Tearoom, the size of the hut in which the hero of the story, Chomei, lives. It offers the memorable reflections of this sensitive aristocrat who has retired from a world filled with violent contrasts and cataclysms to find refuge in nature and Buddhist philosophy. Though this narrative was written 700 years ago, its message continues to have an astonishing timeliness.Tales of the Heike (selections from the Heike Monogatari) deals with the same period but from a different point of view, supplying the background of Chomei's meditations. It is a collection of episodic stories, written in poetical prose, related to the rise and fall of the Taira clan in twelfth-century Kyoto, one of the great turning points in Japanese history.The translations, by the late Professor A. L. Sandler, are complemented by an informed Introduction on the background to these masterpieces of Japanese literature.
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon
Take a firsthand journey into a time, society and world full of intrigue. In the tenth century, Japan stood physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. Sei Shonagon—a young courtesan of the Heian period—kept a diary, which provides a highly personal account of the intrigues, dalliances, quirks, and habits of Japan's late tenth-century elite. She was a contemporary and acquaintance of the well-known courtesan Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Japanese masterpiece The Tale of Genji . A perfect companion to that work, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon brings an added dimension to Murasaki's timeless and seminal novel and further illuminates Japanese court life in all its ritualistic glory. Through his elegant and readable abridged translation, Arthur Waley perfectly conveys Sei Shonagon's girlish temperament and quirky personality. In a place and time where poetry was as important as knowledge and beauty was highly revered, Sei Shonagon's private writings offer a charming, intimate glimpse into a world of innocence and pale beauty. A new introduction by respected Japanese literary scholar Dennis Washburn provides historical insight into Japanese culture, Sei Shonagon's world, and Waley's translation.
Samurai Mind
The Samurai Mind is a collection of five seminal Japanese texts that convey the essence of traditional samurai philosophy and ethics from very different, but complementary points of view. These texts range from the ferocious to the esoteric—with their common thread being the importance of mastering one's own mind as the key to overcoming opponents. They were written from the mid-18th to early 19th century, The authors were acknowledged master samurai warriors keen to address a broader audience beyond their circle of students and acolytes. Their aim was to explain their craft to the outside world, and they do so with great insight. The classic Japanese texts are: The Mysterious Skills of the Old CatSword TheoryA Treatise on the SwordJoseishi's Discussions on the SwordIgnorance in Swordsmanship[/i] Four of the five texts presented here are translated into English for the first time making The Samurai Mind an important addition to the literature on Japanese martial arts and a valuable resource for all martial artists. This samurai philosophy book is an informative look at the samurai of Japan with particular emphasis on the warrior's relationship with his samurai sword—the most fabled weapon in history—and on his need to cultivate mental discipline to achieve his goals.
Nihongi
Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697, often called the Nihonshoki, is one of Japan's great classics of literature. Regarded as one of the seminal original authorities on the mythology and ancient history of Japan, it remains as fresh today as when it was written in the eighth century. It provides a vivid picture of a nation in formation. In the Nihongi, we see the growth of national awareness following the assimilation of Buddhism and the general Chinese and Indian influence on Japanese culture. Before its history stretch the mysterious archaeological ages of Jomon and Yayoi. From the first chapter, “The Age of the Gods,” the fantastic world of ancient Japan is laid before us. Ritual myth and superstition meet with bare feet and folk custom. Strong emotions and conflict are seen surging in Japan’s antiquity. Few historical documents are as “human” as the Nihongi. For a thousand years, emperors, scholars, courtiers, and imperial historians have found in the Nihongi knowledge and guidance. It remains a key to early Japan, a gateway to the actual old Japan.The translator of the Nihongi, William George Aston, pioneered the translation of Japanese into English.
Voices on South Asia
This book investigates the contemporary social, political and economic issues faced by women in South Asia. It focuses on the policies and practices that have challenged or perpetuated gender inequalities, and the evolving role of women in South Asian societies. With contributions from practitioners, policy makers, academics and civil society activists from across South Asia, this volume provides a broad and diverse range of viewpoints on South Asian women's labour force participation, political participation, education, and health, as well as country-specific insights.The volume is conceived as a stage for debate where specific insights act as a window into wider themes, practices and policies. Each essay is followed by policy-relevant recommendations and suggestions for avenues to improve current practice. This book will be relevant for undergraduate students and lecturers of South Asian studies, development, and policy studies, as well as industry practitioners.<b>Contents:</b> <ul><li><b><i>Rights, Representation, and Political Participation:</i></b><ul><li>No Ceilings, Just Half the Sky! <i>(Meera Sanyal)</i></li><li>A Silent Revolution Happening: Nepal's Experiment with Inclusive Elections <i>(Ila Sharma)</i></li><li>Women's Rights and Gender Inequalities in Nepal <i>(Kripa Basnyat)</i></li><li>Women in the Bangladeshi Newspaper Industry: Waiting for Policy <i>(Kajalie Shehreen Islam)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Challenging Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination:</i></b><ul><li>The Legal Discourse Addressing Violence Against Women in Bangladesh <i>(Taslima Yasmin)</i></li><li>Transport Solutions for Violence Against Women in India <i>(Vani Swarupa Murali)</i></li><li>Menstrual Taboo, Discriminatory Access to Places of Worship, and the Policing of Female Bodies in India: The Case of Sabarimala <i>(Silvia Tieri)</i></li><li>Dalit Women's Narratives and Autobiographical Writing: Methodological Interventions <i>(Anusha Hariharan)</i></li><li>Purdah in an In-Between Space — An Auto-Ethnography of a Bangladeshi Woman <i>(Sharin Shajahan Naomi)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Development, Education, and Health:</i></b><ul><li>Women, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and the Bangladesh Miracle <i>(Nayma Qayum)</i></li><li>Climate Change, Women, and Environmental Movements in India <i>(Pushpa Singh)</i></li><li>Against All Odds: Breaking New Ground <i>(Baela Raza Jamil)</i></li><li>Women, Education, and Knowledge-Based Economy in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges <i>(Chulanee Attanayake)</i></li><li>Heard and Hard Reality of Maternal Health: Are We Oversimplifying the Challenges in Bangladesh? <i>(Kaosar Afsana)</i></li><li>Bridging Gender Inequality in Sanitation in India: Swachh Bharat Mission and Beyond <i>(Deepa Karthykeyan)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Labour Force Participation:</i></b><ul><li>Systemic Issues Affecting Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka <i>(Nisha Arunatilake)</i></li><li>Bhutanese Women in the Workforce <i>(Madhu Rajput)</i></li><li>Female Labour Force Participation in Pakistan <i>(Hadia Majid)</i></li></ul></li></ul><br><b>Readership:</b> Undergraduate students and lecturers of South Asian studies, development, and policy studies, as well as industry practitioners and policymakers.South Asia;Women;Gender;Development;Health;Labour Force Participation;Political Participation;Women's Rights;Violence Against Women;Education;India;Pakistan;Bangladesh;Nepal;Sri Lanka0<b>Key Features:</b><ul><li>Written by a diverse range of experts: practitioners, policy makers, academics and civil society activists from across South Asia</li><li>Each essay concludes with policy-relevant recommendations, suggesting improvements to current practice</li><li>Accessible, with a hands-on rather than a theoretical approach, appealing to a wide audience</li></ul>