Two Religious Texts
My recent reading included the following recommended texts:
Father Arseny, 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Collection of letters, notes, and essays surrounding Father Arseny. Includes memoirs from a Soviet prison camp, and his life thereafter.
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts. Excellent introduction to Zen Buddhism. Sprawling history, covering the Indian origins, migration and evolution through China—take one part Buddhism, one part Tao, then mix well—and the various Japanese adaptations. Very clear and insightful prose.