Reality, Art and Illusion

De: Alan Watts

Narrado por: Alan Watts

Alan Watts discusses the Indian philosophy of the world as maya - under its multiple meanings as illusion, art, magic, creative power, measure, etc. Various techniques in the arts are used to illustrate the delicate and vibrational character of the material world, and to suggest a new approach to the old philosophy that the universe is "mind" only.

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Amazing

I feel that Alan Watts has explained everything that has to do with anything else.

One for revisiting and fast listen through

As someone who enjoys Eastern spirituality and art, I love the clairvoyance Watts brings to how art is an extension of the universe playing. I find myself revisiting this recording whenever I'm feeling creatively uninspired.

EXCELLENT

This is another set of lectures I finished by Alan Watts.
So much to learn in a very logical way and full of humor.
He’s is never dull or boring.
Needless to say that I highly recommend him.
I am looking forward to more lectures,
My thanks to all involved, JK.

Great Teacher

I love Alan watts presentment. However, I find it troubling in one part. Due to the era he comes from, he makes the disgusting statement "just like not all black men are n!!!!!rs, or not all China Men are c""nks," etc. He never says, "and not all white men are cra!!ers..." but because he said not ALL "this" are "that" it's not supposed to be racist.
Well... such is the way of human ignorance.
By the way, racism is not purely a white issue. Were I white in India I'd of stood a great chance of being pulled out of my house and burned to death in the middle of the night in recent times.
A certain Latino comedian is fond of saying everyone is racist, and that he hates white people.
Racism sucks. I love you all. Thank you.

Good Information

Some info here that is not in Essential Lectures.
A Few long pauses as usual, but also some volume issues in places. Very good perspectives though :-)

another work of greatness by the great zen teacher

Alan Watts astounds with his love, humor, and logic, he is a gift and this book is worth a hundred listens.

welcome to reality

loved it. life changing . one of the best lectures by alan watts. a must

The genius of Alan Watts

This is a very insightful series of talks by the great Alan Watts, who is extremely prescient in this discussions. Although the audio has some problems here and there, it is something easily overcome by the superiority of the content. I have most of his audiobooks, and like Osho, who is his Eastern counterpart and one of my favorite authors. All of their audiobooks and regular books are well worth the time and energy. I hope you enjoy these talks as much as I have. They are highly recommended.

Only the best!!

The greatest zen lectures of recent times. If you have not given his lectures a chance you are missing out.

good

Very good explanation of some of these concepts. Well worded. Enjoyed it thoroughly. I've only just started listening to Alan Watts and if all his work is like this I think it will be well worth the time to hear/read it.