Zen Paths to Laughter

by Alison Moss

Based extensively on Eastern wisdom including Taoism and Buddhism, but also drawing on Western spiritual and philosophical thought, each of these books is a collection of sayings paired with conceptual photography that encourages the reader to explore new ways of interpreting the world and their place within it. Only by achieving harmony, being open to change, and embracing laughter, can we lead balanced and fulfilling lives. Most of the photographs are of natural scenes, but some are of people and places. The sepia photographs give a beautiful and evocative feel to books that will surely be a treasured addition to any library.
-- Accompanied by beautiful sepia photographs
-- Guaranteed to calm frayed nerves and raise tired spiritsLaughter makes you look younger, boosts the immune system, and relieves tension. Zen thought can be as amusing as it is illuminating. In this charming book, a selection of sayings and observations from personalities such as Woody Allen and Groucho Marx, are paired with delightful sepia images to illustrate the many unusual and wondrous sources of laughter.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

The interesting thing about this book of quotes is that all the individuals quoted are not usually associated with Zen. "I have an existential map: it has 'you are here' written all over it" - Steven Wright - appears on the back cover of the book, and is a good example of the quotes you will find. So we are talking about 'Zen' in an (arguably) colloquial (and not a scholarly) sense here. Still a fun and quick read that would make a great gift for a philosophy major who is tackling Zen for the first time.

[Eric Barragan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short book that should be read for a time when your down.