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Alan Watts
A seminal work in creating an environmental consciousness, Alan Watts was a spokesman for the 1960s counterculture and his work is more relevant today than ever.
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A classic look at man’s search for certainty from the acclaimed expert on Eastern philosophy In this fascinating book, Alan Watts explores man’s quest for psychological security, examining our efforts…
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‘The perfect guide for a course correction in life’ Deepak Chopra If we open our eyes and see clearly it becomes obvious that there is no other time than this…
‘The perfect guide for a course correction in life’ Deepak Chopra To be forever looking beyond is to remain blind to what is here In this engaging and enduring work…
The intelligence, playfulness of thought, and directness of language that made Alan Watts a perennially popular interpreter of Eastern thought are delightfully displayed in this collection of 11 short essays…
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A guided meditation journal, musing on spiritual experience from pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts
'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak Chopra
The spiritual is not to be…
‘The perfect guide for a course correction in life’ Deepak Chopra For decades, people have turned to the inspiring words of pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts for guidance, support and…
The last work by Alan Watts, Tao is the culmination of a lifetime’s study and thought.
From the luminary and prophetic Alan Watts, an invitation to embrace pleasure, play, and connection in our ever-evolving world
Six key lessons drawn from deep study of Zen Buddhism, from the leading interpreter of Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience.
"Everything disappears into nothing at all, but out of that same nothing at all come all the new things, forever and ever." -Alan Watts
When Jack Kerouac wrote his novel…
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In this collection of writings, Watts displays the intelligence, playfulness of thought, and simplicity of language that has made him so perennially popular as an interpreter of Eastern thought for…
‘A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest’ Deepak Chopra
The spiritual is not to be separated from the material, nor the wonderful from the ordinary
This remarkable collection of…
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A classic exploration of the relationship between Western psychotherapy and the Eastern philosophies of Buddhism, Vedanta, Yoga, and Taoism – now back in print
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Alan Watts,Anne
The correspondence of a one-of-a-kind spiritual maverick who continues to influence thinkers of all stripes
Legendary philosophical entertainer Alan Watts offers a delightful audio journey into the spirit and art of meditation from many traditions
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Explores language and mysticism, Buddhism and Zen, Christianity, comparative religion, psychedelics, and psychology and psychotherapy.
Whilst accounting for the present-day popularity and relevance of Alan Watts' contributions to psychology, religion, arts and humanities, this interdisciplinary collection grapples with the ongoing criticisms which surround Watts' life…
Monica Furlong
Monica Furlong followed Watts’s travels conducting interviews with his family, colleagues, and intimate friends, to provide an analysis of the intellectual, cultural, and deeply personal influences behind this truly extraordinary…
Alan Watts,Mark Watts
To really do nothing, with perfection, is as difficult as doing everything. –Alan Watts Buddhism: The Religion of No-Religion presents 12 powerful essays by Alan Watts, the guru for an…
This book is an anthology of commentary and criticism written within the transitional period between Alan Watts' 1973 death and the twenty-first century intellectual horizon.
At the heart of the popularity of such spiritual teachers as Eckhart Tolle and Ken Wilber lies the spirit and intellectual passion of the seminal teacher who inspired them all?Alan…
In order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Perhaps more than any other teacher in the West, this…
Alan Watt
DAYS ARE GONE by Alan Watt is a moving meditation on forgiveness and the transformative power of love. It will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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In this overview, Eastern philosophies scholar Alan Watts offers an entertaining and brilliant synthesis of Taoism as it is portrayed in the teachings of some of its most classic works–including…
The comprehensive guide to the place that brought sport climbing to North America-a full-color, thoroughly updated new edition.
Suitable for anyone pursuing outdoor activities, this book features instructive photographs of cloud formations, helpful tables, and practical explanations that provide the tools for all of us to assess our…
First published as a Beacon paperback in 1968 –T.p. verso.
In this book, you are invited to immerse yourself in six of this legendary thinker’s most engaging teachings on how to break through the limits of the rational mind and…
A highly practical, lively and very accessible guide to weather phenomena for the outdoors enthusiast, explaining how forthcoming weather will affect them as well as how to predict what is…
A guided journal for practical wisdom and self-reflection-featuring insightful quotes, sage advice for a life well-lived, and charming illustrations-from acclaimed philosopher Alan Watts. Whether you are familiar with his work…
Explains how to accurately predict weather patterns through common-sense observations of clouds and wind and readings of weather maps.
The 90-Day Memoir is a day-by-day guide through the process of outlining and writing your first draft. Alan Watt teaches the process of marrying the wildness of your imagination to…
The comprehensive guide to the place that brought sport climbing to North America- a full-color, thoroughly updated new edition
The fourth edition of this bestselling book explains how to combine professional weather forecasts with information from self-assessment of the signs in the sky, as well as from websites and…
The groundbreaking third book by Alan Watts, originally published in 1940 and out of print for years
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.
Alan Watts’s The Spirit of Zen was one of the first books to introduce the basic foundation of Zen Buddhism to English-speaking audiences. This volume still stands as one of…
Zen is not a theory, not a religion in the ordinary sense of the word, it is an experience, and a way of everyday life . The author examines Zen’s…
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…
"A noted philosopher asks whether Christianity can stay relevant in our modern, multicultural world. In answering the question, he deconstructs Christianity by using concepts borrowed from psychology, linguistics, science, and…
Alan Watts travelled worldwide, lecturing extensively on the relevance of Eastern thought in contemporary culture. This book is based on his Zen lectures and upon the recordings of his public…
The widespread influence of Buddhism is due in part to the skill with which a way of liberation was refined by its teachers and became accessible to people of diverse…
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Pantheon, 1957.
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Attempts to penetrate the core of spirituality and consciousness by employing a psychological approach to the understanding of religious experience.
