Even a stone Buddha can talk : the wit and wisdom of Japanese proverbs. Volume 2

With 100 pithy translations of insightful Japanese proverbs, each accompanied by a humorous illustrations, this collection is both instructional and fun. Ideal for both the casual and serious student of Japanese culture, Even a Stone Buddha Can Talk is the long-awaited sequel to the top-selling first volume, Even Monkeys Fall From Trees. With one hundred pithy new translations of insightful Japanese proverbs, each accompanied by a humorous illustration, this irresistible collection is both instructional and fun-a perfect taste of Eastern philosophy for the Western palate. David Galef is the author of Tuttle's Even Monkeys Fall From Trees in addition to two novels, one work of literary criticism, two children's books, and over sixty short stories. His nonfiction has appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, The Village Voice, and Spy. He currently teaches literature and creative writing at the University of Mississippi. Jun Hashimoto works as a freelance artist in New York City. His art and illustrations have graced everything from scotch labels to book covers. This selection of ageless folk wisdom from Japan's cities, villages, and fields is ideal for the student—casual or serious—of Japanese culture. Even a Stone Buddha Can Talk is a humorous guide to everyday Japan and a gentle introduction to the values and traditions that still drive and inform, even now, in times of unprecedented sophistication and global reach. | This selection of ageless folk wisdom from Japan's cities, villages, and fields is ideal for the student—casual or serious—of Japanese culture. Even a Stone Buddha Can Talk is a humorous guide to everyday Japan and a gentle introduction to the values and traditions that still drive and inform, even now, in times of unprecedented sophistication and global reach. This selection of ageless folk wisdom from Japan's cities, villages, and fields is ideal for the student—casual or serious—of Japanese culture. Even a Stone Buddha Can Talk is a humorous guide to everyday Japan and a gentle introduction to the values and traditions that still drive and inform, even now, in times of unprecedented sophistication and global reach.
The sequel to Even Monkeys Fall from Trees offers another 100 new translations of insightful Japanese proverbs. Both instructional and fun, this collection is a perfect taste of Eastern philosophy for the Western palate. The sequel to Even Monkeys Full from Trees offers another 100 new translations of insightful Japanese proverbs. Both instructional and fun, this collection is a perfect taste of Eastern philosophy for the Western palate.