A renowned Harvard professor's brilliant, sweeping, inspiring account of the role of justice in our society--and of the moral dilemmas we face as citizens What are our obligations to others as people in a free society?
Discover how the understanding and practice of Zen can bring peace and enlightenment into your daily life in this classic work, now available on CDNarrated by Ralph Blum, this audio program presents readings of carefully chosen selections from Alan Watts's classic bestseller, illuminated by rare recordings of the author personally commenting and elaborating on the key concepts and ideas of his seminal work including:* The history of Zen* The principles and practice of Zen* The tradition of Za-Zen (meditation) and the Koan* The integration of Zen into every aspect of lifeTHE WAY OF ZEN presents an understandable, inspirational, and spiritually rewarding exploration of Zen Buddhism-a way of liberation-that may be one of the most precious gifts of Asia to the world.
"e; To come upon the new, thought must be quiet - 17 September 1972 If one is serious, one must learn for oneself if there is such a thing as the im measurable.
"e;Love is that quality of mind in which there is no division - 14 February 1971 To live in this world with intelligence, in spite of all the complications.
"e;A mind in meditation is concerned only with meditation, not with the meditator - 17 February 1971 If you can put aside your favourite systems, if you can understand thatconcentration is merely a resistance and therefore constant conflict and wastage of energy, then we can find out for ourselves what is necessary for a mind that is in a state of meditation.
Sam Harris has discovered that most people, from secular scientists to religious fundamentalists, agree on one point: science has nothing to say on the subject of human values.
SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'The most important book of the year' Daily MailThe brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world's foremost political writers'The anti-Western revisionists have been out in force in recent years.
Shortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2022Longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for NonfictionThe Cold War was not just a contest of power.
William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world's most renowned voices.
The feminist book they tried to ban in France'A delightful book' Roxane GayWomen, especially feminists and lesbians, have long been accused of hating men.
Revolt and upheaval in medieval Britain by a brilliant new narrative historian, 'Summer of Blood' breaks new ground in its portrayal of the personalities and politics of the bloody days of June 1381.
