Arthur Braverman
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Arthur Braverman | |
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| Born | December 8, 1942 Bronx (New York City) |
| Occupation | writer/translator/teacher |
| Education | Graduated from City College of the City University of New York |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Subject | Zen Buddhism |
Arthur Braverman is an American author and translator, primarily translating from Japanese to English. A Zen Buddhist practitioner, Braverman lived in Japan for seven years and studied at Antai-ji temple in 1969 training under Kosho Uchiyama. In 1978 he returned to the United States and studied classical Japanese at Columbia University.[1] He lives in Ojai, CA with his wife.[2]
Works
[edit]- Living and Dying in Zazen: Five Zen Masters of Modern Japan
- Dharma Brothers: Kodo and Tokujoo, An historical novel based on the lives of two Zen masters, Kodo Sawaki and Kozan Tokujoo Kato.
- Bronx Park: A Pelham Parkway Tale, a work of fiction set in the 1950s/1960s centered around friendship in the Bronx.
Translations
[edit]- Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui
- Warrior of Zen: The Diamond-Hard Wisdom Mind of Suzuki Shosan
- A Quiet Room: The Poetry of Zen Master Jakushitsu
References
[edit]- ^ Braverman, Nao (1 February 2010). "Braverman, Arthur". Dharma Brothers Kodo and Tokujoo, a historical novel based on the lives of Kodo Sawaki and Tokujoo Kozan Kato, two zen masters. Sweeping Zen. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
- ^ "Mud and Water". Wisdom Publications website. Wisdom Publications. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
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