The Zen of Oz
Essay title: The Zen of Oz
Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, a Zen master? The Tin Man an enlightenment seeker? “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” a mantra?
Joey Greens, The Zen of Oz, is a witty, whimsical, and surprisingly insightful introduction to Eastern Philosophy via one of the worlds most beloved movies. It delivers universal truths in a charming, non-preachy, fashion allowing you to explore Dorothys yellow brick road, as well as your own.
Along the way, you will discover original song lyrics, your favorite dialogue, all of the charming characters, and the amazing scenes from the motion picture, The Wizard of Oz, illustrated in a Japanese style.
Green investigates deeper interpretations, and portrayals of many aspects of the tale of Oz, and tries to establish a truth. He lays out ten spiritual lessons in an attempt to bring the story of The Wizard of Oz, as well as yourself, closer to uncovering the purpose to life, as well as to establish a relationship between the characters experiences and your own. He offers the reader guidance, and uses the characters from the motion picture,