Just So

An Odyssey into the Cosmic Web of Connection, Play, and True Pleasure

By: Alan Watts

Narrated by: Alan Watts

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

"If you were God," asked Alan Watts, "what kind of universe would you create? A perfect one free of suffering and drama? Or one filled with surprise and delight?"

With Just So, the celebrated philosopher and self-described "spiritual entertainer" invites us to explore the hidden dimensions that shape both the cosmos and our personal experience of it.

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Eastern spiritual philosophies ignited in the West profound new ways of perceiving ourselves and the mysteries of life. And from the beginning, Alan Watts was at the forefront - sparking insight after insight at live gatherings and radio broadcasts. Today Alan Watts' books and recordings bring perennial delight to new listeners of all ages and beliefs.

Here the luminary author and speaker explores three often overlooked yet essential universal dynamics: connection, play, and pleasure. This exceptional collection of sessions includes three complementary seminars:

The Cosmic Network - a journey into the interconnected web of the personal and the infinite

Ecological Awareness - reflections on how humanity and nature evolve through discovery and "purposeless" play

The Pursuit of Pleasure - how a true materialism connects us fully through our senses with others and to the natural flow of the cosmos.

Along the way you'll explore many other themes, at turns humorous, prophetic, and more relevant today than ever. What unfolds is a liberating view of life that arises from possibility and the unpredictable - perfect and "just so" not in spite of its messy imperfections but because of them.

©2017 Alan Watts (P)2017 Sounds True

Listen well.

It's all there and it is simply the best, It's very rare when some one can see through all the programming.

I use this brilliant book to go to sleep

It’s a wonderfully playful and relaxing narrative! A little zen, a little philosophy, a little meditation, and a lot of awesome accent!

style

to me, Alan Watts style is very everyday, very approachable, very comfortable. Listening to someone talk about philosophy/religion can sometimes be slightly demoralizing. Not Alan Watts. At one point in the book, he speaks about accepting the Divine in everything evil and good - is what he feels works for him. that level of acceptance is really admirable. his works are very relevant to today's times even though he passed away in the early 70s

a great presentation

I keep coming back to this book. A fascinating look at the nature of reality.

Alan Watts at his finest

Another great series of lectures by the goat of spiritual entertainers. Highly recommend this book.

Amazing spiritual entertainment

It's worth listening after "Out of your mind" book - goes deeper into the topic of being

One of his best set of seminars

Thoughtful and superficial, humble and cocky, boastful and considerate, rational and superstitious, gentle and hilarious. Alan Watts at his best.

wonderful read!

he does repeat some things but he is just brilliant. He gives such a good insight on zen.

Bliss

Alan at his finest. Didnt hear these talks anywhere else. Youtube doesnt have them. Enjoy.

Do yourself a favor. Go all the way.

I often find people catch snips of Watts on YouTube or Spotify or something but rarely understand he is weaving a complete story. It is absolutely worthwhile to listen/read his lectures/books in order from start to finish. He is taking you somewhere special (here), and allow him the space to do so. Just taking snips is like popping into a random scene in a TV series and assuming you’ve received the entire depth of what it’s trying to say. You’re paying for it, do your best not to shortchange yourself by skimping.