Lotus

He lives in Berkeley, California. His prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States.Kaz Tanahashi a well-known author and translator of Eihei Dogen and a fine artist in high demand. . Alan Baillie's work has appeared in the Shambhala Sun, Tricycle magazine, and on the cover of The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism

For those interested in the symbolism of the lotus, the appendix provides a wealth of information." (Inquiring Mind) . "This book flows with the grace of lotuses on a pond. It is a sensuous blend of photography and poetry. The shades of color and their various lotus forms are mesmerizing

"A Beautiful Book To Give To Someone You Love" according to Gauri-Pahari Das. This book is so pretty. Its NOT about gardening, growing lotus flowers, or information on different lotus species.What this book is, is a small treasure of beautiful wisdom from ancient Buddhist poetry, Zen masters, and text from Buddhist scriptures. LOVELY crisp clear photos of this marvelous flower, the Lotus. The appendix has some history about t. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Beautiful book. The photos are wonderful and the poetry, thoughts and information enlightening.. A Treasure! Kazuaki Tanahashi's comments and writings add a whole new dimension to Allan Baillie's pictures -- this is a book to keep, treasure, and browse through when you are looking for inspiration or answers to curiosity on that profound symbol of Buddhism, the Lotus.

But he also provides a wholly fresh view, providing surprising images from each stage of the lotus's existence. Some of Baillie's photographs rival the best of the genre; these are truly "classical" in their approach. Baillie's carefully assembled collection of photographs of the lotus capture the legendary flower throughout its "life," as it were: from seed to brilliant flower, and finally, into dust. Next to appear are his carefully selected poetry and prose-extractions, chosen to match Baillie's photographs, on facing pages. His introductory frontmatter tells of the lotus' prominence in various cultures, and the mystical and practical meanings that the flower continues to embody. Readers will alternate between swooning, and exclaiming, "I can't believe that's a flower!"Editor Kaz Tanahashi, an expert of Asian cultures and storytelling, offers the perfect complement to the photography here. In Lotus, Kaz Tanahashi and photographer Alan Baillie provide a super-close-up view of one of world culture's most famous flowers. Each illuminates the other, making Lotus a gratifying way to relax, please the eyes, and feed the mind.