The Way of Zen The Way of Zen The Way of Zen is a 1957 non-fiction book on Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy by philosopher and religious scholar Alan Watts. It was a bestseller and played a major role in introducing Buddhism to a mostly young, Western audience. The Way of Zen is divided into two sections, the first which deals with the background and historical development of Zen Buddhism, and the latter which focuses on the principles and practices. The second half has sections that include "Empty and Marvelous," "Sitting Quietly, Doing Nothing," "Za-zen and the Koan," and "Zen and the Arts." Watts
Enlightenment in Buddhism "anicca", "dukkha" and "anatta". Insight leads to the four stages of enlightenment and Nirvana. In Mahayana Buddhism Prajna (Sanskrit) means "insight" or "wisdom", and entails insight into "sunyata". The attainment of this insight is often seen as the attainment of "enlightenment". "Kensho" and "Satori" are Japanese terms used in Zen traditions. "Kensho" means "seeing into one's true nature." "Ken" means "seeing", "sho" means "nature", "essence", c.q Buddha-nature. "Satori" (Japanese) is often used interchangeably with kensho, but refers to the "experience" of kensho. The Rinzai tradition sees "kensho" as essential to the attainment of Buddhahood, but considers further practice essential to