Zen: A Short Introduction with Illustrations by the Author - Hardcover
by Alan Watts
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Availability:In StockContributor:Alan Watts, Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat (Foreword by)Publish date:2019-07-30Pages:80
Language:EnglishPublisher:New World LibraryISBN-13:9781608685882ISBN-10:1608685888UPC:9781608685882Book Category:Religion, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Buddhist, EasternBook Topic:ZenSize:7.40 x 5.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SC08Z0XS37
Zen: A Short Introduction with Illustrations by the Author
According to Alan Watts, "Zen taste deplores the cluttering of a picture or of a room with many objects." In that sense, this minimalist book embodies the aesthetic of Zen itself. As with brushstrokes in a Japanese ink painting, the words have been used sparingly and arranged precisely, with no unnecessary detail. In seven brief chapters, Watts captures the essence of Zen Buddhism as a religion...
Language:EnglishPublisher:New World LibraryISBN-13:9781608685882ISBN-10:1608685888UPC:9781608685882Book Category:Religion, PhilosophyBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Buddhist, EasternBook Topic:ZenSize:7.40 x 5.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.4012Product ID:SC08Z0XS37
Through his books and lectures, Alan Watts (1915-1973) introduced millions of Westerners to Eastern philosophies such as Vedanta, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Born in England, Watts immigrated to the United States in his twenties, worked as a chaplain and teacher, and wrote more than twenty books, including the bestselling The Wisdom of Insecurity.
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