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Here is something quite unfamiliar to the West, something which will appeal strongly to all who are trying to find deeper reality in life than philosophy and conventional religion can express. Historically, Zen is an aspect of Buddhism, but in itself it is so vital and elusive that it escapes definition. To be understood it must be lived. As a way of life it is the highest achievement of the Chinese spirit and the inspiration of its greatest art. Through Zen, Chinese culture reinforms our own with new meaning and offers us altogether new possibilities in a world of change. Contents Include: The Origins of Zen - The Secret of Zen - The Technique of Zen - Life in a Zen Community - Zen and the Civilization of the Far EastWatts, Alan W. is the author of 'The Spirit of Zen - a Way of Life, Work and Art in the Far East', published 2006 under ISBN 9781406791013 and ISBN 1406791016.
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