Arthur Braverman
| Arthur Braverman | |
|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Translations
- 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
- ↑ Braverman, Nao (February 1, 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. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Mud and Water". Wisdom Publications website. Wisdom Publications. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
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