Zen Koans and Ecological Consciousness: Buddhist and Zen Thought in the Works of Peter Matthiessen
Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Science April 28, 2025 Yanhua Cai
In 20th-century American literature, the growing interest in Eastern thought reflected a deeper search for new ways of understanding the world, especially as people began to question humanity’s role in the natural environment. Peter Matthiessen was a key figure in this turn. His writing brings together a deep concern for the natural world with ideas from Buddhism and Zen, giving his work a...