Lafcadio Hearn

Gleanings in Buddha-fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East Lafcadio Hearn

Originally published in 1897, Gleanings in Buddha-Fields is Lafcadio Hearn's third book from his Japanese period. Gleanings in Buddha-Fields is a volume of essays which explore the Philosophy and teachings of Japanese Buddhism. The book offers the reader a wealth of essays and sketches on Japanese religious belief, art and life. Chapters Include A Living God. Notes of a Trip to Kyoto. About Faces in Japanese Art. Buddhist Allusions in Japanese Folk Song. Nirvana. The Rebirth of Katsuguro.

This edition of Gleaings in Buddha-Fields has been taken from the original 1897 edition and features original illustrations. The text has been formatted to the original and includes additional and inflected Latin letters that are found in the original text of 1897.