Zen Practice, Zen Art: Further Explorations from the Way of Zen

by Alan W. Watts, Ralph H. Blum (Reader)

Zen Buddhism is a way and view of life not easily defined. It has to be suggested by saying what it is not-- in the same way that a sculptor reveals an image to us by the act of removing pieces from a block of stone. Zen Practice, Zen Art is a refreshingly clear yet remarkably detailed explanation of this most tantalizing aspect of Asian culture.

The tradition of Za-Zen study and the Koan
The integration of Zen into every aspect of life
The importance of interest from the West in the preservation of Zen as a living philosophy

Narrated by Ralph Blum, this program also features rare recordings of the author, Alan Watts, personally elaborating on key passages from his classic bestseller, The Way of Zen.

Genres: Buddhism, Spirituality

Audio Cassette

First published December 15, 1989

About the author

Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer and speaker, who held both a Master's in Theology and a Doctorate of Divinity. Famous for his research on comparative religion, he was best known as an interpreter and popularizer of Asian philosophies for a Western audience. He wrote over 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher consciousness, the meaning of life, concepts and images of God and the non-material pursuit of happiness. In his books he relates his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religion and philosophy.