Writers in Kyoto

Tag: Zen

Doko Iku (Where Are You Going?)

When a Zen monk approaches you to ask a question, what is he really looking for?

On Silence — A Conversation with Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer talks with Robert Weis about his new book, Aflame, and the beauty of sitting quietly alone.

Roots and Clouds — An Encounter with Yamabushi

Tracing the steps of the spiritual seekers of Japan's mountains.

Alan Watts (5)

More on Alan Watts and his connection to Kyoto.

Book Review: The Book of Form and Emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki

A review of Ruth Ozeki's fourth novel which takes place largely in a library and where one can feel the author's presence.

Seventh Writing Competition Results: Honorable Mentions

An excerpt from a novel in progress about failing in Zen.

Winter Wonderings of Body and Mind

It's cold out there. More whimsical and wise poetry from Ed.

Kyoto Journal update Dec. 2020

Kyoto Journal announcement with content description.

The World through the Magic Lantern – Nicolas Bouvier in Kyoto

On Nicolas Bouvier's sojourn in Kyoto.

Alan Watts (4): modern Kyoto and Gary Snyder

Extracts from pages 351 and 356 of In My Own Way, the autobiography of Alan Watts.

Alan Watts (3) Zen and saké

Extracts from pages 347-350 of In My Own Way, the autobiography of Alan Watts.

Alan Watts (2) Kannon Kyoto

Extracts from pages 345-346 of In My Own Way, the autobiography of Alan Watts.

WiK Competition 2020 USA Prize

A short piece on capturing the zen spirit in a bamboo grove.

Alan Watts on Kyoto (1)

Extracts from pages 340-342 of In My Own Way, the autobiography of Alan Watts.

Reggie Pawle presentation

Event description introducing Reggie Pawle who spoke on Buddhist psychology and other topics.

Zen for Foreigners

A talk on research being done on the first outreach by Zen practitioners in Japan to Western foreigners.

Introducing Reggie Pawle

An introduction from Reggie Pawle, who writes on a variety of subjects, mostly connected to cultural issues and to the integration of Western psychology with the Asian traditions, focusing on Zen, Japanese culture, and Daoism.

Zen poem

Zen poem from Preston Houser.

Teddy and Daruma

Zen and The Teddy Bear, an excerpt from The Autobiography of Teddy.

Dinner with Norman Waddell

A WIK event description with Norman Waddell on his writings, research and discoveries made over the years.

Zen poems

A collection of poetry from a Zen monk and potter.

Brian Victoria on Zen terrorism

A report on an a WIK event held with Brian Daizen Victoria, a Soto Zen priest.

Experiencing Zen

Suggestions to Kyoto visitors on how to experience Zen.

Introducing Ruth Fuller Sasaki

An introduction to Ruth Fuller Sasaki who was known as the "Mother of American Buddhism."

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