Basho’s States of Consciousness
Living Zen Remindfully October 21, 2016 DOI: 10.7551/mitpress/9780262035088.003.0023 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis chapter examines episodes in the later life of the poet Basho when he appeared to have experienced an altered state of consciousness. The author suggests that spontaneously gazing upward and listening upward can trigger such states. The analysis focuses on Basho's subjective experiences and the circumstances surrounding these episodes, offering a historical and interpretive account of his mental states.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that spontaneously gazing upward and listening upward can trigger alternate states of consciousness, as evidenced by episodes in Bashō's later life. |
Abstract
This chapter examines the circumstances surrounding episodes in Basho’s later life when he appeared to have experienced an alternate state of consciousness. Gazing upward and listening upward spontaneously have the potential to trigger such states.