Tag: zen

The Intersection of Buddhism and the Beat Generation

Posted by Sean Negus | Mar 10, 2018 | Beatdom Content, Essays

The 1950s in America was not a period known for its religious diversity. The spiritual consumerism...

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East Coast Beats vs. West Coast Beats

Posted by Seth Kupchick | Dec 27, 2015 | Essays

The Beats as we know them are a New York City phenomena and walk hand in hand with Abstract...

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The Second Wave of American Interest in Japanese Culture: Alan Watts, Jack Kerouac, and Gary Snyder

Posted by David S. Wills | Oct 14, 2013 | Beatdom Content, Essays

by Charlie Canning Photos by John La Farge and David S. Wills Since the Treaty of Kanagawa...

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American Zen

Posted by David S. Wills | Feb 21, 2013 | Beatdom Content, Essays

Zen Buddhism is nearly impossible to write about. The use of words and logic to explain Zen are in...

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What to Expect from Beatdom #12

Posted by David S. Wills | Dec 21, 2012 | Beatdom Updates

It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here!!!! That’s right, ladies and...

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