The Infinite Within (20) | The Way of Zen: Art and the Beauty of Impermanence

Dive into the serene world of Zen Buddhism and its profound influence on art in this episode. Guided by Alan Watts's The Way of Zen, we explore key Zen principles like non-duality, purposelessness, and suchness, uncovering how they shape the creation and appreciation of art. From the simplicity of haiku to the intentionality of the Japanese tea ceremony and the profound use of negative space in Zen gardens, this episode shows how Zen art transcends aesthetics to become a way of being. Discove...