Way of Zen by Alan W. Watts, Ralph Blum (Reader), Alan W. Watts (Read by), Ralph Blum (Read by)

Synopsis

Discover how the understanding and practice of Zen can bring peace and enlightenment into your daily life in this classic work, now available on cd
Narrated by Ralph Blum, this audio program presents readings of carefully chosen selections from Alan Watts’s classic bestseller, illuminated by rare recordings of the author personally commenting and
elaborating on the key concepts and ideas of his seminal work including:
• The history of Zen
• The principles and practice of Zen
• The tradition of Za-Zen (meditation) and the Koan
• The integration of Zen into every aspect of life THE WAY OF ZEN presents an understandable, inspirational, and spiritually rewarding exploration of Zen Buddhism—a way of liberation—that may be one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world.

Annotation

Divided in two parts: the first provides the history and background of Zen; the second deals with its principles and practices.

Biography

Alan W. Watts (1915-1973) was instrumental in introducing Eastern thought to Western civilization. He held both a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity, and is best known as an interpreter of Indian and Chinese philosophy in general, and Zen Buddhism in particular. He earned his reputation of being one of the most original philosophers of the century. He was the author of hundreds of articles on philosophy and religion, and thirty-three books which have been translated into eleven languages.