Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Watts treats the Chinese philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in his classic "The Way of Zen." Critics agree that this last work stands as a perfect monument to the life and literature of Alan Watts.[...]
Instant Weather Forecasting has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 40 years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predi[...]
Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a bestselling philosopher born in Chislehurst, England to British parents and who became an American citizen in 1943. Through his writings, books, regular radio talks, lectures and teaching, Watts was highly instrumental in bringing an understanding of Eastern philosophy t[...]
Instant Weather Forecasting has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published over 40 years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict[...]
The Weather Handbook is the essential guide to how the weather is formed, providing readers with the ability to look at the sky and interpret its signs, and combine this knowledge with information provided by professional forecasts to assess for themselves what the coming weather is likely to be. Th[...]
Space is considered to be nothingness by many. But after all it is the background in which we see everything. It is against space and within the dimension of time that we experience everything we experience. Space and time are the two basic dimensions of our world but are uncommonly illusive. We can[...]
Alan Watts discusses the Indian philosophy of the world as maya under its multiple meanings as illusion, art, magic, creative power, measure, etc. Various techniques in the arts are used to illustrate the delicate and vibrational character of the material world, and to suggest a new approach to the [...]
BUDDHIST MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS IN 7 EASY STEPS THE LESSONS AND EXERCISES contained in this introductory book will help you understand Buddha's essential teachings (the Dharma, Way or Path), including the basics of Buddhist meditation practice. Apart from quoting ancient Buddhist scriptures, its p[...]
"Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal. For the present moment is infinitely small; before we can measure it, it has gone, and yet it exists forever. . . . You may believe yourself out of harmony with life and its eternal Now; but you cannot be, for you [...]
The fundamental guide to Zen.
In his later years, Alan Watts, noted author and respected authority on Zen and Eastern thought, turned his attention to Taoism. In this book, he draws on his own study and practice to give readers an overview of the concept of the Tao and guidance for experiencing it themselves. What Is Tao? explor[...]
Mark Watts compiled this book from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered across the country. In three parts, Alan Watts the author of The Way of Zen and The Joyous Cosmology explains the basic philosophy of meditation, how individuals can practi[...]