The World of Zen: An East-West Anthology

by Nancy Wilson Ross

Book Overview

The first comprehensive anthology of writings of Zen that presents both Eastern and Western sources. Illustrated. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394703014
• ISBN13: 9780394703015
• Release Date: August 1964
• Publisher: Vintage Books USA
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Neat Anthology Of Zen Essays & Writings From Both East & West

Mrs. Ross has done a great job compiling a number of essays, stories, and poetic selections in this anthology which covers writers and Zen practitioners from both the Orient and Occident. From essays on Zen's relation to Western science & psychotherapy to poetry & art inspired by Zen culture, this is a very concise and realistic view of Zen Buddhism. Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about the Zen tradition.

great collage

This unassuming book is a great collage of different kinds of writing that try to relate Zen to the world. The varied expressions present a subtle puzzle to the reader: find the perspective underlying them all.