The Zen of Cat: An A–Z of Japanese feline philosophy Dave Gibbons privileged

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The Zen of Cat: An A–Z of Japanese feline philosophy Dave Gibbons privilegedThere's no doubt cats are a meaningful feature of Japanese life: from folklore to fashion, they've left a giant paw print on the culture. It's believed that felines first appeared in Japan with the arrival of Buddhism via China in around 552, when their main role was to stop vermin from damaging scriptures. But what can we learn from these philosophical felines? Surely they can teach us a thing or two, through the wisdom gleaned over the centuries