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The Way of Zen

By Alan Watts

By Alan Watts

By Alan Watts

By Alan Watts

By Alan Watts
Read by Jeremy Stockwell

By Alan Watts
Read by Jeremy Stockwell

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Jan 26, 1999 | ISBN 9780375705106

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Feb 16, 2011 | ISBN 9780307784346

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Aug 23, 2022 | 527 Minutes

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    About The Way of Zen

    In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts (“the perfect guide for a course correction in life” —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.

    With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world,” and in The Way of Zen he gives this gift to readers everywhere.

    “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times

    About The Way of Zen

    In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts (“the perfect guide for a course correction in life” —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.

    With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world,” and in The Way of Zen he gives this gift to readers everywhere.

    “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times

    About The Way of Zen

    In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts (“the perfect guide for a course correction in life” —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.

    With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world,” and in The Way of Zen he gives this gift to readers everywhere.

    “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times

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    About Alan Watts

    The philosopher ALAN WATTS (1915‒1973) is best known for popularizing Zen Buddhism in the United States and Europe. During his lifetime he wrote more than twenty-five books, including the bestsellers The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity. Born in England, Watts immigrated to… More about Alan Watts

    About Alan Watts

    The philosopher ALAN WATTS (1915‒1973) is best known for popularizing Zen Buddhism in the United States and Europe. During his lifetime he wrote more than twenty-five books, including the bestsellers The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity. Born in England, Watts immigrated to… More about Alan Watts

    About Alan Watts

    The philosopher ALAN WATTS (1915‒1973) is best known for popularizing Zen Buddhism in the United States and Europe. During his lifetime he wrote more than twenty-five books, including the bestsellers The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity. Born in England, Watts immigrated to… More about Alan Watts

    Product Details

    Category: Philosophy | Religion | Personal Growth

    Paperback | $17.00
    Published by Vintage
    Jan 26, 1999 | 256 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780375705106

    Category: Philosophy | Religion | Personal Growth

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Vintage
    Feb 16, 2011 | 256 Pages | ISBN 9780307784346

    Category: Philosophy | Religion | Personal Growth | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 23, 2022 | 527 Minutes | ISBN 9780593669792
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    “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’”
    —Los Angeles Times

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