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"John Einarsen's photos capture not only the physical charm of Kyoto's Zen temples, but the philosophy and sense of beauty that underly them…" —Alex Kerr, author of Lost Japan and Another Kyoto
"Comprehensive, concise, and immensely satisfying, this book makes a grand visual guide and spiritual companion for visits to Kyoto….Whether new to Kyoto or resident in the city, the reader will find moments of pleasure and inspiration in this book." —Eisho Nasu, Professor of Buddhism, Ryukoku University, Kyoto
"For those who are new to Zen, this is a perfect guide to Kyoto's wealth of gardens and temples. And even for a Japanese Zen priest like myself, it offers a different and new way of appreciating Zen in the city. This is highly recommended for those who want to go deeper into the Zen world." —Reverend Daiko Matsuyama, Taizo-in Temple, Kyoto
"Not only is this a cultural, rather than a spiritual guide, but there is information about gardens, monastic grounds and buildings, temple histories, Zen practice, restaurants and even music…This is too an exhaustive compendium of Zen temples and gardens in the great city of Kyoto, making it an indispensable guide for visitors as well as for students, researchers, and residents alike." —George A. Keyworth, Assistant Professor of East Asian Religions, University of Saskatchewan
"Einarsen's luminous, intimate photographs and Dougill's concise and penetrating historical perspective combine to create a sublime, grounded, indispensable volume. Whether you love Zen, Asian beauty, or Kyoto, this is a book to treasure, a book you must own." —Grace Jill Shireson, Zen priest and author of Zen Women: Beyond Tea Ladies, Iron Maidens, and Macho Masters
"This is a comprehensive guide to Kyoto's most important Zen gardens and temple sites. Kyoto's Zen heritage represents one of mankind's greatest achievements….Millions of visitors travel to Kyoto yearly in search of their secrets, and here for the first time is a comprehensive overview of every major site." —Buddhism Now
"For anyone unacquainted with Kyoto's Zen heritage, this authoritative and superbly-illustrated book provides an unsurpassed introduction. For those already familiar with the topic, it offers many valuable reminders of the living history that makes Kyoto so uniquely inspirational." —Ken Rodgers, Kyoto Journal