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Manufacturer: Pantheon
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.514
EAN: 9780394733111
ISBN: 0394733118
Label: Pantheon
Manufacturer: Pantheon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 1977-01-12
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date: 1977-01-12
Studio: Pantheon
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Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Watts treats the Chinese philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in his classic The Way of Zen. Critics agree that this last work stands as a perfect monument to the life and literature of Alan Watts.
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Summary: An excellent introduction, and more, on Zen
Comment: An excellent introduction, and more, on Zen. I've read several books on Zen, and Alan Watts' book was the easiest for me to understand. If you have found Zen difficult, I suggest that you try this book. The illustrations by Al Chung-liang Huang are beautiful and expressive of Zen.
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Summary: Tao The Water Course Way
Comment: This was the first book on Taoism that I ever read 30 years ago and it blew me away. I connected so much with this book the Tao. I strongly support this book in a big way.
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Summary: The Master
Comment: Great book, true to Alan Watts' spirit and style. A perfect choice for a westerner interested in eastern concepts, as are all of Alan's books and lectures. If you've never read Alan Watts, you're missing out on one of the brilliant minds of our time.
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Summary: Somewhat dated, but stil a wonderful Introduction
Comment: After more than 30 years, "Tao: The Watercourse Way" is starting to show its age, as comments about the (increasingly defunct) Wade-Giles Chinese transliteration and the (largely illusory) distinction between "Philosophical" and "Hsien" Daoism show. If you're looking for a detailed look at various Daoist sects, or specific Daoist practices, this is probably not the book for you.
Having said that, if you are looking for a book that conveys the general "feel" of Daoism, this book is a perfect introduction to an incredibly rich tradition. Watts has captured, with his characteristic insight and charm, the spirit of Daoism.
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Summary: Enlightening, Consciousness expanding
Comment: I would recommend any of Alan Watt's books.
Every one of them gets 5 stars from me.
He was definitely one of the greatest philosophers of our time.
Besides Timothy Leary and Ram Dass he represented a spiritual group that
prepared the awakening of a whole generation.
And we all benefit from that.
Alan Watts is my favorite. I also recommend his CDs such as This is It
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