Here is something quite unfamiliar to the West, something which will appeal strongly to all who are trying to find deeper reality in life than philosophy and conventional religion can express. Historically, Zen is an aspect of Buddhism, but in itself it is so vital and elusive that it escapes definition. To be understood it must be lived. As a way of life it is the highest achievement of the Chinese spirit and the inspiration of its greatest art. Through Zen, Chinese culture reinforms our own with new meaning and offers us ...
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Here is something quite unfamiliar to the West, something which will appeal strongly to all who are trying to find deeper reality in life than philosophy and conventional religion can express. Historically, Zen is an aspect of Buddhism, but in itself it is so vital and elusive that it escapes definition. To be understood it must be lived. As a way of life it is the highest achievement of the Chinese spirit and the inspiration of its greatest art. Through Zen, Chinese culture reinforms our own with new meaning and offers us altogether new possibilities in a world of change. Contents Include: The Origins of Zen The Secret of Zen The Technique of Zen Life in a Zen Community Zen and the Civilization of the Far East
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Good. Book Octavo, softcover, some creasing and soiling to blue and black wraps, else interior VG, text is clean and unmarked. 136 pages. "Here is the essential groundwork for an understanding of Zen. Clearly and concisely, yet without robbing tthe subject of its provocative subtlety, Alan Watts, one of the leading Western authorities in the field, discusses the many steps along the road to Satori-that state of exalted being which is the goal of every Zen Buddhist. " 15 full page plates.
