Zen & the Beat Way
by Alan Watts
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When Jack Kerouac wrote his novel Dharma Bums, his views on Zen Buddhism echoed the sentiments of the Beat Generation, who found in Zen a way of life unencumbered by the limits of "square" society. And it was the philosopher Alan Watts who first wrote and spoke about Zen and Eastern culture in terms accessible to mainstream Western audiences. Watts' teachings during an era of turmoil and political strife are as timely today as they were over 50 years ago. This book is an engaging show more introduction to Watts' fascinating and enduring Zen teachings. show lessTags
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