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Ep. 3 – In Your Own Way

Ep. 3 – In Your Own Way

FromAlan Watts Being in the Way


Ep. 3 – In Your Own Way

FromAlan Watts Being in the Way

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alan Watts illuminates the connections between Taoism and relativity, technology and human evolution, culture and seperation, Saints and rascals, you and not-you, as well as difference and unity.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/alanFurthering outlining his father's storied life and works, Mark shares perspective on Alan's early literary successes, radio work, and ensuing lecture tours. Highlighting how Alan's lively and expressive style of sharing dharma on the public stage quickly captivated audiences hungry for insight into the mystery, Mark introduces part-one of the talk that is the namesake of this podcast: Being in the Way."The principle of relativity is absolutely fundamental to an understanding of Taoist philosophy. That is to say, that wherever you are, whoever you are, and whatever you are: you're in the middle." – Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jul 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Take a deep dive into the collected recordings of Alan Watts with Alan’s son, Mark Watts. Being in the Way is a podcast series that explores the Alan Watts Archive’s 100-hour tape collection - including recordings not heard in 40 years. We will meet some of the people being influenced by the works of Alan Watts today and learn a little of the history behind how these remarkable recordings were made. Mark and his guests offer reflections on Alan’s ideas— ideas that were radically innovative and groundbreaking in the sixties and seventies, and yet seem to have come of age today.Being in the Way is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization, in partnership with Ram Dass' Be Here Now Network.Check out all of the Alan Watts Organization's offerings at alanwatts.org.