Look, Look, Look, Look, Look Again

Buddhist Wisdom Reflected in 26 Artists

De: Kevin Thomas Townley Jr.

Narrado por: Kevin Thomas Townley Jr.

A mad riot of interconnections: art, Buddhism, mandala principle, spiritual pursuits, growing up goth in the 90s, the theories of Marshall McLuhan, and a mongoose - to name but a few.

Meditation teacher, filmmaker, writer, and art savant Kevin Townley turns his unique gaze upon 26 artists and magnifies the power and meaning of the five Buddhist wisdom energies through explorations of their work. Rather than trying to "explain" these energies, he reveals them to you in familiar visual language while, of course, pushing the boundaries of what you might have thought you saw at first glance. Townley leads you to, invites you in, and sometimes springs upon you, the perennial wisdom in the worlds of artists from Artemisia to Hilma af Klint to Marilyn Minter.

Beautifully written and hilariously disarming, Look, Look, Look, Look, Look Again vibrates with lucid insight into society, history, and establishment, while teaching you a lot about meditation and Buddhism along the way. In exploring the practice, life, and work of these 26 artists (all of whom are women) through the lens of the five wisdom energies, you come away with a deeper understanding of yourself, the world, and the true dharma that transcends culture and religion - and a profound gratitude for anyone really willing to look.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Kevin Thomas Townley, Jr. (P)2022 Lionheart Press, a division of the Open Heart Project

Reseñas de la Crítica

"His writing is fresh and accessible, and so tender. As soon as I started reading it, I immediately started thinking of friends I'd like to give it to." (Judith L. Lief, editor of The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma)

"Without a doubt, Townley is the Fran Lebowitz of Buddhist writing." (John Hodgman, host of The Judge John Hodgman Podcast)

Most Excellent

What an incredible combination of art & Buddhism! Thoughtful, sincere, wry, & approachable. Thank you so much

/bowing

This is for everyone.

Damn it this is so good.
You don’t have to be particularly interested in Buddhism or art for this book to contain something that will you dead through the skull to the soul. Kevin is a terrific writer and a brilliant narrator. Read it.

Better than even really good art books, better than even really good books about Buddhism.

I read a lot of books, specifically I read a lot of books about Buddhism and a fair few about art. This is somehow magically one of the best in both categories. Townley gorgeously explains the nuances of the five Buddha families using art as a lens using flexible, lush, and often hilarious prose. I almost never listen to art books because, well, pictures, but this is a fabulous listen because Townley is also a great voice actor. And I personally found imagining the works part of the fun. Despite the fact that Townley is juggling two unwieldy and vast topics, the message delivered is clear and hopeful. I came away understanding the five Buddha families and how and why they can help me understand the nature of my own mind. So many wins. I’m currently listening to the book again. Like I finished it and then I just pressed play again.