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The Way of Zen
Verdict: the liveliest modern bridge on this shelf, especially useful after Suzuki's short introduction.
- Author
- Alan W. Watts
- Publisher
- Vintage, 1989 reissue paperback
- Print ASIN
- 0375705104
- Length
- About 256 pages
- Kindle
- A Vintage ebook exists
- Level
- Low–moderate; accessible bridge
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View on AmazonWhat it offers
Watts traces Zen's roots in Taoism and Indian Buddhism, then explains its principles in lucid, engaging prose. He drew on Suzuki while offering a lighter, more narrative route for a Western general audience.
Who it suits
Choose it if you want ideas connected through history and story rather than presented as a compact primer.
Place in the reading order
Read it second, after Suzuki, and before turning directly to the Tao Te Ching.
Before you buy
A Vintage ebook exists, but its exact Kindle ASIN is unverified, so this guide does not print one. Confirm format and shipping on Amazon.com.