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Out of Your Mind
Tricksters, Interdependence and the Cosmic Game of Hide-and-Seek
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Six key lessons drawn from deep study of Zen Buddhism, from the leading interpreter of Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience.
Six key lessons drawn from deep study of Zen Buddhism, from the leading interpreter of Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience.
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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 the art of the 'controlled accident' β 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'βthat we are skin-encapsulated egos separate from the world around usβand how can we transcend that illusion?
Find the miracle that occurs when we stop taking life so seriously.
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Out of Your Mind by Alan Watts is praised for providing spiritual insights and helping individuals explore a deeper understanding of their identity and place in the world. Reviewers commend Watts for his profound awareness and effective communication style, making the book an excellent entry point for those new to his philosophy. It's appreciated by both readers seeking self-discovery and fans of his broader work.
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ISBN: 9781788164450
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Alan Watts was one of the best-known writers of the 1960s and 1970s, and the leading interpreter of Eastern religion and philosophy for Western readers. He published over 25 books, including The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, The Way of Zen and Tao: The Watercourse Way. He was a philosopher, academic and theologian, who wrote and spoke widely on Asian philosophy and theology. He is best known as an interpreter of Zen Buddhism in particular, and of Indian and Chinese philosophy in general. He was the author of more than twenty books on the philosophy and psychology of religion. He died in 1973.
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