Gary Snyder: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Riprap

[ninus999]

This is the Gary Snyder whose name is fictionalized as Japhy Ryder in Jack Kerouac's "Dharma Bums." He took refuge as a Buddhist while living in Japan and eventually became a Buddhist Monk, but chose not to attain Priesthood. HE is one of the remaining "true American Treasures" Along with Kerouac and many others of that time, including some of those mentioned in piece. "Turtle Island " was one of Snyder's literary achievements.

This man doesn't do a very good job, due to his lack of true focus!

[arbutus27]

Say what you like about the Internet, but in the end it's like television, food, alcohol: depends what you do with it. As far as I'm conccerned, if I keep finding gems like this in it - well, I'm a devotee.

[swannavon]

I love Gary Snyder.

[TheodorBjork]

McClures aged quickly recently :(

[jhop9898]

It's impossible not to like this guy.

[logosthedestroyer]

Thank you Berkeley for this wonderful video and for highlighting Gary Snyder!