"Gathering in the Buddhist Fields: A Study of the Fate of the Hand and Soul in the Far East" is a collection of peerless essays and observations by Lafcadio Hern, who was as whimsical as the fragrance of a flower in the ancient gardens of Kyoto. In this book, the author invites the reader on an exciting journey through the world of Eastern culture, telling about the life, customs, religion and art of the Eastern peoples. Each essay is a bright window into another world, where the harmony of nature and soul is reflected in every detail of life. The deep and subtle reasoning of the author will help the reader deepen his understanding of Eastern philosophy and inspire inner development."