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by: Alan Watts, Al Chung-liang Huang
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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: January 12, 1977
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date: January 12, 1977
Sales Rank: 173989
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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Rating:  - In His Own Way
"Tao: the Watercourse Way", Alan Watts' last, unfinished book, may be his best. It's hard for us to imagine the starched, repressed, either/or America of the 1950's; hard to know whether to look back with nostalgia or horror. But no doubt that was a world that badly needed to get in touch with its Yin side, and Alan Watts helped with that as much as anybody. He and D.T. Suzuki between them doublehandedly introduced America to "Eastern Religions" (oddly so-called since Asia is to the West of America.) ... Read More
Rating: - I had to buy it again!
I am what you would call a spiritual seeker. I've delved into many different faith traditions. I became interested in Taoism when I was about 15. It was the first philosophy I ever looked into. Since then I've moved on but this book was instrumental in my understanding of the Tao.
I have lent this book to a few of my more "serious" friends and they didn't like it. But I still love Alan Watts wry sense of humor and erudite understanding of the essentials of Taoist practice. I actually lent ... Read More
Rating: - An excellent introduction, and more, on Zen
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.
Rating: - Tao The Water Course Way
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.
Rating: - The Master
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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