According to Alan Watts Zen taste deplores the cluttering of a picture or of a room with many objects. In that sense this minimalist book embodies the aesthetic of Zen itself. As with brushstrokes in a Japanese ink painting the words have been used sparingly and arranged precisely with no unnecessary detail. In seven brief chapters Watts captures the essence of Zen Buddhism as a religion and a way of life. He explains fundamental Zen concepts introduces revered Zen thinkers places Zen within the