Ralph Blum has narrated 2 audiobooks on Listento.it by 2 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 19 ratings. The most-rated is Zen in the Art of Archery.
Zen in the Art of Archery
Summary
This intriguing, influential work of literature - an outstanding way to experience Zen - is now available in audio. It is almost impossible to understand Zen by studying it as you would other intellectual pursuits. The best way to understand Zen is, simply, to Zen. This is what author Eugen Herrigel allows us to do by sharing his own fascinating journey toward a comprehension of this illuminating philosophy. In Japan, an art such as archery is not practiced solely for utilitarian purposes such as learning to hit targets. Archery is also meant to train the mind and bring it into contact with the ultimate reality. If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the art becomes an “artless art” growing out of the unconsciousness. In this way, as the author simply, clearly demonstrates, archery becomes a path to greater understanding and enlightenment.
©1971 Eugen Herrigel (P)2005 Macmillan Audio
The Way of Zen
Summary
Discover how the understanding and practice of Zen can bring peace and enlightenment into your daily life in this classic work. Narrated by Ralph Blum, this audio program presents readings of carefully chosen selections from Alan Watts's classic best seller, 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 life The 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.
©1957 Pantheon Books, Inc. (P)1989 Audio Renaissance/Macmillan Audio