Two of the most important Buddhist tracts from Japan A Penguin Classic Both of these works on life’s fleeting pleasures are by Buddhist monks from medieval Japan, but each represents a different worldview.
Common questions about Kamo no Chōmei
What is Kamo no Chōmei best known for?
Kamo no Chōmei is best known for Essays in Idleness and Hōjōki, published in 1332 with 4 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Kamo no Chōmei's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Kamo no Chōmei write?
Kamo no Chōmei's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics and Philosophy.