Behold the Spirit (Paperback)

Alan Watts

ISBN 10: 0394717619 / ISBN 13: 9780394717616

Published by Random House USA Inc, New York, 1972

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Paperback. "The perfect guide for a course correction in life" (Deepak Chopra) that teaches us how to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the spiritual in our present troubled times. Drawing on his experiences as a former priest, Watts skillfully explains how the intuition of Eastern religionZen Buddhism, in particularcan be incorporated into the doctrines of Western Christianity, offering a timeless argument for the place of mystical religion in todays world. A discussion of contemporary Christianity which emphasizes the importance of union with God rather than a knowledge of doctrine. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Behold the Spirit (Paperback)
• Publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394717619
• ISBN 13: 9780394717616
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"The perfect guide for a course correction in life" (Deepak Chopra) that teaches us how to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the spiritual in our present troubled times.

Drawing on his experiences as a former priest, Watts skillfully explains how the intuition of Eastern religion—Zen Buddhism, in particular—can be incorporated into the doctrines of Western Christianity, offering a timeless argument for the place of mystical religion in today’s world.

About the Author

ALAN W. WATTS, who held both a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity, is best remembered as an interpreter of Zen Buddhism in particular, and of Indian and Chinese philosophy in general. Standing apart, however, from sectarian membership, he has earned the reputation of being one of the most original and “unrutted” philosophers of the twentieth century. Watts was the author of some twenty books on the philosophy and psychology of religion that have been published in many languages throughout the world, including the bestselling The Way of Zen. An avid lecturer, Watts appeared regularly on the radio and hosted the popular television series, Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life, in the 1960s. He died in 1973.