Yuemin He

Between Form and Emptiness: An Exploration of Buddhist Theme in the Novel The Book of Form and Emptiness

Subhasita: Journal of Buddhist and Religious Studies June 29, 2024 Yuemin He

This article examines the role of Buddhist ideas in Ruth Ozeki's The Book of Form and Emptiness, with an emphasis on the central concepts of form and emptiness. Using qualitative methods, this study involves an in-depth analysis of the novel's text to explore how Ozeki integrates Buddhist teachings in the narrative and characters. In the novel, the concept of “form is emptiness, and emptiness...