The Tao of Zen
By Ray Grigg. 350 pg., 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paperback. The premise
of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism-an
assumption being made by more & more Zen scholars. The author traces
the evolution of Ch'an (Zen) in China & later in Japan, where the Way
was a term used interchangeably to describe the essence of both Taoism &
Zen. These & other points are argued both historically & philosophically.
The Tao of Zen is a fascinating book that will be read & discussed by
everyone interested in both Taoism & Zen. |