The Way of Zen By Alan Watts [ Book ]
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Random House USA Inc
- Genre: Philosophy
- ISBN: 9780375705106
- Edition: New
- Pages: 256
Summary of the book
Alan Watts’sis a terse guide divided into the two parts: the first dealing with the history and background of the Zen philosophy, and the second with its ideologies and practices. The diversity of the philosophy has had its deep rooted impact on the Western world andis reckoned as one of the most significant introductory books about Zen in the Western world.
About Alan Watts
Watts was born in England. He completed his master’s degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity. Watts was a philosopher, writer and a prominent speaker on Eastern Philosophy. His fields of interest ranged from Zen Buddhism to Hinduism, Catholicism, Pantheism, Religious naturalism and other contemporary philosophies. He has also authored,andamong many other books.
