Summary
In his later years, Alan Watts, noted author and respected authority on Zen and Eastern thought, turned his attention to Taoism. In this book, he draws on his own study and practice to give readers an overview of the concept of the Tao and guidance for experiencing it themselves. What Is Tao? explores the wisdom of understanding the way things are and letting life unfold without interference.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781577311683 |
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| ISBN-10: | 157731168X |
| Author: | Alan Watts |
| Publisher: | New World Library |
| Imprint: | New World Library |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2000 |
| Weight: | 85g |
| Dimensions: | 127mm x 184mm |
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Alan Watts
Alan Watts (1915–1973) rose to fame in the 1960s as a charismatic interpreter of Eastern philosophies such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, but he also spent part of his early career in the Episcopal priesthood. Born near London, Watts immigrated to the United States in his twenties, attended seminary school, and became a chaplain at Northwestern University in Illinois. After leaving the Church, he devoted himself to teaching, lecturing, and writing. During his lifetime, he wrote more than twenty books, including the bestseller The Wisdom of Insecurity.
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