In My Own Way
Book • 1973
Alan Watts's autobiography, 'In My Own Way', explores his journey from a traditional religious upbringing to his embrace of Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy.
Watts reflects on his personal experiences, intellectual development, and the challenges he faced in bridging Eastern and Western thought.
The book delves into his experiments with psychedelics, his views on love and relationships, and his evolving understanding of spirituality and consciousness.
Through candid storytelling and philosophical insights, Watts offers readers a glimpse into his life and the ideas that shaped his unique perspective.
The autobiography serves as a testament to Watts's enduring influence on popularizing Eastern wisdom in the West.
Watts reflects on his personal experiences, intellectual development, and the challenges he faced in bridging Eastern and Western thought.
The book delves into his experiments with psychedelics, his views on love and relationships, and his evolving understanding of spirituality and consciousness.
Through candid storytelling and philosophical insights, Watts offers readers a glimpse into his life and the ideas that shaped his unique perspective.
The autobiography serves as a testament to Watts's enduring influence on popularizing Eastern wisdom in the West.
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