El tema principal de este libro es la relación entre experiencia mística y vida cotidiana. El capítulo titulado Conciencia cósmica incluye un relato del autor sobre sus propias aventuras en este reino interior. En Instinto, inteligencia y angustia se estudian las paradojas de la autoconciencia. En Espiritualidad y sensualidad encontramos una animada discusión sobre la falsa oposición entre espíritu y materia. En La nueva alquimia, Watts hace un estudio equilibrado sobre los estados de conciencia y la acción del ácido lisérgico. En el libro se incluye también el famoso texto de Watts sobre Zen beat, Zen inveterado y Zen. Esto es eso resulta ser, así, un compendio del mejor Alan Watts. Escrito con su inimitable estilo. Tocando sus temas más propios.
Alan Watts Libros
Alan Watts fue un filósofo, escritor y orador británico, reconocido por interpretar filosofías asiáticas para una audiencia occidental. Su obra exploró temas como la identidad personal, la naturaleza de la realidad y el sentido de la vida, a menudo conectando el pensamiento oriental y occidental. Watts profundizó en la religión comparada, con el objetivo de popularizar profundos conceptos filosóficos a través de una escritura accesible. Sus escritos ofrecen una perspectiva única sobre la conciencia, la felicidad y la conexión humana.






Rock Climbing Smith Rock State Park
A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 1,800 Routes
- 512 páginas
- 18 horas de lectura
Focusing on the rich climbing history of Smith Rock State Park, this guidebook by Alan Watts offers an extensive overview of over 1,800 climbing routes in the area. It features hundreds of newly added routes and vibrant color photographs of each crag, making it an essential resource for climbers. Watts' deep understanding of this iconic location enhances the guide's value, establishing it as the most comprehensive and respected climbing resource for both seasoned and aspiring climbers.
The Essential Alan Watts
- 142 páginas
- 5 horas de lectura
"For more than twenty years [circa 1977] Alan Watts earned a reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Eastern philosophies to the West. Beginning at the age of 20, when he wrote The Spirit of Zen, he developed an audience of millions who were enriched by his book, tape recordings, radio, television, and public lectures. Just before his death he completed the project most dear to his heart. In the secluded and relaxed atmosphere aboard his ferryboat SS Vallejo and at his mountain retreat in Druid Heights he recorded the basic tenets of his philosophy. Revised by his son Mark here is the last original work of Alan Watts now combined with several classic pieces previously not available in book form, including the favorites "Work As Play" and "The Trickster Guru." This final volume is an outstanding introduction to Watts for those who do not know him and a valuable legacy for all." - from the back cover
Out of Your Mind
Tricksters, interdependence ad the cosmic game of hide-and-seek
In order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Out of Your Mind brings readers, for the first time, six of this legendary thinker's most engaging teachings on how to break through the limits of the rational mind.Offering answers to generations of spiritual seekers, Alan Watts is the voice for all who search for an understanding of their identity and role in the world.For those both new and familiar with Watts, this book invites us to delve into his favourite pathways out of the trap of conventional awareness: discover art of the "controlled accident" - what happens when you stop taking your life so seriously and start enjoying it with complete sincerity.Embrace chaos to discover your deepest purpose.How do we come to believe "the myth of myself" - that we are skin-encapsulated egos separate from the world around us-and how to transcend that illusion?Find the miracle that occurs when we stop taking life so seriously.
Rock Climbing Oregon's Smith Rock State Park
A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 2,200 Routes
- 584 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
Explore the rich history and significance of the location that introduced sport climbing to North America. This guide delves into the area's unique climbing routes, techniques, and the evolution of the sport within its stunning landscapes. It features insights from experienced climbers, detailed maps, and essential tips for both beginners and seasoned athletes. With a focus on the culture surrounding sport climbing, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand and navigate this pivotal climbing destination.
The Collected Letters of Alan Watts
- 616 páginas
- 22 horas de lectura
Philosopher, author, and lecturer Alan Watts (1915–1973) popularized Zen Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies for the counterculture of the 1960s. Today, new generations are finding his writings and lectures online, while faithful followers worldwide continue to be enlightened by his teachings. The Collected Letters of Alan Watts reveals the remarkable arc of Watts’s colorful and controversial life, from his school days in England to his priesthood in the Anglican Church as chaplain of Northwestern University to his alternative lifestyle and experimentation with LSD in the heyday of the late sixties. His engaging letters cover a vast range of subject matter, with recipients ranging from High Church clergy to high priests of psychedelics, government officials, publishers, critics, family, and fans. They include C. G. Jung, Henry Miller, Gary Snyder, Aldous Huxley, Reinhold Niebuhr, Timothy Leary, Joseph Campbell, and James Hillman. Watts’s letters were curated by two of his daughters, Joan Watts and Anne Watts, who have added rich, behind-the-scenes biographical commentary. Edited by Joan Watts & Anne Watts
Buddhism
- 160 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Buddhism: The Religion of No-Religion presents six powerful essays by Alan Watts, the guru for an entire generation of 20th century thinkers, writers and poets.
Instant Weather Forecasting
- 64 páginas
- 3 horas de lectura
Color photographs of cloud formations and their groundbreaking explanatory text enable readers to read the sky, pick up the clues and predict what the weather will do--a brilliant concept.