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The Way of Zen
by Alan W. Watts

The Way of Zen
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Author: Alan W. Watts
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-01-26
ISBN: 0375705104
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Brilliant introduction to Zen and far-eastern thought.
Summary: 4 Stars

This book delivers a lucid and detailed insight into the development of Zen Buddhism and the development of far-eastern philosophy as a whole, as well as describing its continued practice today and the influence it has had upon Japenese Culture.

Although written in the 50s, this book is still valid and worth reading today, it is a great introduction into the subject but at the same time contains enough facts and figures about the great masters of Zen to still make it useful to the already serious student.

Occasionally hard going to follow, especially when it details the philosophical conundrums which lie at the heart of Zen, it is nevertheless a very rewarding read and I recommend it to any one who is a fan of the author or has an interest in Eastern thought.

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