Zen Buddhism in Japanese poetry

Abstract

This article attempts to examine the impact of Zen-buddizm on Japanese
poetry.The definition of the concept of Zen-buddizm, its ideological
principles. Reveals the origins of Zen -buddizm, its influence on Japanese
culture. Emphasis is placed on the reflection of the ideas of zen-buddhism
in the creation of the famous Japanese poet Matsuo Basho as well as traditional
Japanese poetry haikai genre.