An introduction to Zen Buddhism tracing its Mahayana and Taoist roots while explaining core principles, meditation practices, and influence on Japanese arts.
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An introduction to Zen Buddhism tracing its Mahayana and Taoist roots while explaining core principles, meditation practices, and influence on Japanese arts.
Patiently, Watts traces the origins of Zen Buddhism– its Mahayana Buddhism and Taoism foundations, and then explains very clearly some of its basic principles and practices (such as the nature of direct experience, “no-mind”, the present “Now” and sitting meditation). The last chapter in this book is devoted to the application of Zen to a number of arts: from haiku (a form of Japanese poetry) to archery, with the author explaining how Zen started to permeate virtually every aspect of life.
will contain mild spoilers
No romance or sexual content depicted
No violence or gore depicted
No profanity or strong language
No substance use depicted
No LGBTQ+ representation
Detailed history and practices of Zen Buddhism including meditation and Taoist roots
No fantasy magic or witchcraft
No occult or demonological content
Compares Zen principles with Western philosophy and cultural conventions
No self-harm or suicide content
No abuse or suffering themes
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