肯尼斯.雷克思罗斯是美国现代诗坛中受佛教思想影响较大的著名诗人之一。他曾研读佛教书籍,练习坐禅,佛教思想及其宗教体验对他的诗歌创作产生了较大影响。他的一些诗歌中表达了他对“空”的理解和感悟,禅宗公案的语言形式也被他吸收并运用于诗歌创造,禅定时的一些体验在他的诗歌中亦有所表现。 Kenneth Rexroth is one of the most famous poets in modern American poetry that is greatly influenced by Buddhist thought. He studied Buddhist books and practiced meditation. Buddhism and his religious experience had a significant impact on his poetry. Some of his poems express his understanding and understanding of “empty ”. The language form of the Zen case was also absorbed by him and used in the creation of poetry. Some experiences of meditation also showed in his poetry.