Waley, Arthur 1889-1966 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Zen Buddhism, and Its Relation to Art" by Arthur Waley is a scholarly examination of Zen Buddhism's origins and its profound influence on art, written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This publication serves as both a historical account and an analytical exploration, aiming to elucidate the nature of Zen as it relates to traditional Buddhist thought and its artistic expressions. The book discusses the development of Zen thought and practice, alongside the artistic movements it has inspired. In this work, Waley traces the evolution of Zen Buddhism from its inception with the monk Bodhidharma in the 6th century A.D. through its various sects and teachings. He delves into the philosophical underpinnings of Zen, including its emphasis on direct personal experience over scriptures or rituals, and outlines how this ideology manifests in art, particularly in the realm of East Asian painting and aesthetics. Zen is portrayed as a means of achieving enlightenment and self-realization, connecting deeply with nature and the artistic process. Waley highlights the idea that Zen art is not merely decorative but a reflection of the artist's inner state and understanding of reality, reinforcing the intimate link between Zen philosophy and creative expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-07-21 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Zen Buddhism Buddhist art BL Original publication data not identified 48037773 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43273 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43273 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134007.0 43273