JP 2700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Murasaki Shikibu, Tsurezuregusa, Dukkha
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Japanese culture and aesthetics are influenced by buddhism. *because we cannot count on good things or lasting satisfaction, we want to get away from this life; life is suffering. Tale of heiki [13th century]: is about the great exploits of warriors; no matter how many great successes you have as a great warrior, you will not last forever. * tale of genji [11th century] by murasaki shikibu, the tale of heiki, tsurezuregusa (essays in. Idleness: 1330-1332), and hojoki {square hut essay; 1212) all emphasize that nothing lasts forever (impermanence) Tsurezuregusa (essays in idleness: 1330-1332) is a collection of essays written by monk and essayist. *the most important thing in life is uncertainty; the japanese fetishize impermanence and appreciate. Yoshida kenko (1284-1350) life as it does not last forever they believed that the world had reached its end. During the 11th-12th centuries, there was an idea in japan that they had reached the final nirvana,
