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The Way of Zen

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The Way of Zen

Politics & Society

The Way of Zen

Alan W. Watts

The main point of these summaries is that Zen Buddhism was influenced by the teachings of Taoism and Mahayana Buddhism, evolving into its own lifestyle focusing on naturalness, spontaneity, and aimlessness. By embracing Zen, you can let go of illusions and false beliefs preventing you from experiencing reality in the present moment. Take deep breaths.Even though Zen mainly deals with the mind, the importance of breath cannot be overlooked. Picture your body being emptied of air by a heavy ball sinking from your chest to your abdomen. Then, let the next breath flow in naturally. Avoid striving too hard to perfect this technique; instead, observe your breath cycle naturally.

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The Way of Zen, published in 1957, is an iconic book that presents the historical beginnings and fundamental concepts of Zen Buddhism. The rapid transformations happening in our society make it appear that the traditional norms become irrelevant as soon as we become accustomed to them. The Eastern ideology of Zen offers us a chance to discover inner tranquility and embrace the excitement in unpredictability that we desperately desire.

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Alan Watts was an alternative theologian and new-age philosopher who died in 1973. He was a specialist in Zen Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies and religions. His many publications include The Joyous Cosmology, The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity.

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The roots of Zen Buddhism can be traced back to the ancient teachings of Chinese Taoist philosophy.

Zen originated from the broader ideology of Buddhism.

Mahayana Buddhism provided a solution to the mental puzzles in classical Buddhism.

Zen was first introduced in China by a small group of wise monks.

Practicing Zen allows us to break down the delusions produced by our thoughts.

In Zen, the essence lies in being spontaneous and embracing one's natural state.

Engaging in meditation involves sitting quietly and observing the world without any alteration.

Zen art relies on the concept of emptiness to create a strong influence.

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