| Paul Reps |
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Zen Buddhism |
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| Personal |
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| Nationality |
American |
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| Born |
1895
United States |
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| Died |
1990 |
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Author |
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Paul Reps (1895–1990) was an American artist, poet, and author. He is best known for his unorthodox haiku-inspired poetry that was published from 1939 onwards. He is considered one of America's first haiku poets.
In association with his writing, Reps was also a well-received artist. Many of his books have artwork influenced by Zen Buddhism displayed in association with his writings.
Reps was widely travelled and spent a large amount of his time in Asia. In Japan, his art was widely accepted and he often went there in association with the displays of his artwork in galleries and to reaffirm his Buddhist understanding.
In the later years of his life, Reps made his home on the island of Maui in Hawaii. In the two years before his death, he lived at the Haven Institute with his friends Jock McKeen and Bennet Wong (McKeen & Wong 1991).
Works
References
- McKeen, J.; Wong, B.R. (Spring 1991), "Paul Reps - A Remembrance", Journal of Humanistic Psychology 31 (2): 44–48, doi:10.1177/0022167891312004
- Wong, B.R.; McKeen, J. (1995), In and Out Of Our Own Way, Gabriola Island, BC: PD Publishing, p. 155, ISBN 0-9696755-2-6
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| Name |
Reps, Paul |
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| Short description |
American writer |
| Date of birth |
1895 |
| Place of birth |
United States |
| Date of death |
1990 |
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