In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography -- long out of print and rare until now -- Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution from a child of religious conservatives in rural England to a freewheeling spiritual teacher who chal...
âOur main object will be to describe one of the most incomparably beautiful myths that has ever flowered from the mind of man, or from the unconscious processes which shape it and which are in some sense more than man.â&brvba...
Alan Watts offers a new understanding of personal identity. It presents an alternative to the feelings of alienation that is prevalent in Western society, and a vision of how we can come to understand the cosmic self that is within every living thing....
Mark Watts compiled this book from his father s extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered across the country. In three parts, Alan Watts -- the author of The Way of Zen and The Joyous Cosmology -- explains the basic philosophy of...
An overview of Tao concepts and guidance for Tao experience, emphasizing the wisdom of letting life unfold and going with the flow. The author is known as a teacher to the
What Is Zen? examines Zen's religious roots, its influence on Eastern and Western culture, its transcendent moments, and the methods of Zen meditation that are currently practiced.
In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" âDeepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.
This is an exploration of mans' quest for psychological security, and his efforts to find spiritual and intellectual certainty in religion and philosophy. By the author of the "Meaning of Happiness" and "Two Hands of God".