The Way of Zen

The Way of Zen

By
Alan Watts
Alan Watts
1957 • 236 pages

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Traces the origin of Zen and discusses the Zen way of life against its historical and cultural background.

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Karen Chiang

Really comprehensive and readable introduction to Taoism, Buddhism and Zen Buddhism from a historic point of view. It also does a great job explaining the viewpoints and philosophies, in particular of Zen Buddhism. Will re-read and refer to often.

December 28, 2022

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