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Leave It Be

Alan Watts on the Art of Meditation

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The legendary author, speaker, and self-described "philosophical entertainer" Alan Watts delights us on audio with a wealth of illuminations into the spirit and art of meditation, spanning many traditions.

"What would it be like to see all as one?" Alan Watts asks. "We hear about attaining great states of consciousness. But the only way to have a real transformation is to stop thinking about it—and simply experience it."

From the 1950s to the 1970s, this seminal teacher sparked the West's love for Eastern wisdom. Now, in these rare recorded gems, he inspires a new generation of inner explorers seeking deeper insights into meditation—its myriad forms, how they work, and what happens when we practice them.

On the "artless art" of contemplative practice, Watts explores Buddhist and yogic paths, Zen koans, Hindu mantra chanting, deep listening, effortless awareness, and more.

The key to all meditation, reflects Watts, is to give up trying to do it—to leave it be—and allow ourselves to be meditatedby what is beyond our illusory self.

For those looking for teachings seldom explored in the current tide of books on mindfulness, Buddhism, and yoga, Watts is here to enthrall us—as original, humorous, and relevant today as ever.

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Alan Watts I love you.
you inspire me everyday
listening to your voice is a meditation

superb

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easy to follow and understand. great collection of information. very clear interpretation of eastern and western culture in regards to "religion".

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Alan watts could narrate toast toasting and I’d still be enthralled with the sound of his voice

Fairly good

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Always enjoy my time with Alan Watts. No matter how much I listen to I always discover something new.

This seems like individual lectures pieced unto a title which is fine other than foe some overlapping content but didn't hurt one bit to have it repeated.

The audio quality is lacking at times. We are spoiled in our modern times. Ironically, he mentions many such advances in some of the lectures.

Always recommend time with Mr Watts

Time well spent

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This collection is great! I have listened to many hours of this man’s talking and read much of his writing. As far as the available talks, seminars, classes, etc. go, this is a favorite. It is succinct and comprehensive and shows his great ability to inspire, enlighten, inform and entertain.

The best

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