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Zen and the Art of Tea
- Narrated by: Christopher Reed
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
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It is almost impossible to understand Zen by studying it as you would other intellectual pursuits. The best way to understand Zen is, simply, to Zen. This is what author Eugen Herrigel allows us to do by sharing his own fascinating journey toward a comprehension of this illuminating philosophy. In Japan, an art such as archery is not practiced solely for utilitarian purposes such as learning to hit targets. Archery is also meant to train the mind and bring it into contact with the ultimate reality.
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"There is something incredibly soothing in the old Japanese virtues, as Mr. Suzuki describes them." (The New York Times)
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- Sam
- 08-12-16
Little gem.. lovely and insightful
I found a few pearls of wisdom in this and look at the tea ceremony with new eyes.
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