Fingers Pointing Towards the Moon was the first of a series of extraordinary spiritual manifestos written by the anonymous Wei Wu Wei. Like a master instructing every reader who has the dedication to read this book, the author maintains direct and unrelenting perspective, giving Fingers Pointing to the Moon its status as one of Zen Buddhism's essential classics. The depth of understanding evinced by Wei Wu Wei places him with Paul Reps, Alan Watts, and Philip Kapleau as one of the earliest...

Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of books appeared that were attributed to the mysterious Wei Wu Wei. Perhaps the most important of these works, Ask The Awakened, is now available in a new edition. This work draws on a variety of sources, including Taoism--specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu; Buddhism--especially the Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara sutras; and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc.; as well as the teachings of Padmasambh...

A spiritual classic explicating the essential doctrine shared by the traditions of Zen Buddhism, Advaita and Taoism.Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Why Lazarus Laughed is a powerfully written book of aphorisms, meditations, and startling ruminations on the nature of time, consciousness, freedom, enlightenment, duality, and free will.Play your part in the comedy, but don't identify yourself with your role! says Wei Wu Wei, and he follows his own advi...

Fingers Pointing Towards the Moon is a landmark in modern Zen writing—an uncompromising guide to awakening written by the mysterious author known only as Wei Wu Wei. With piercing clarity and illuminating insight, Wei Wu Wei challenges listeners to move beyond concepts and words, toward the direct experience of truth.First published in 1958, this book quickly earned its place alongside the works of Alan Watts, Paul Reps, and Philip Kapleau as one of the essential classics ...