

Alan Watts Mix
Apr 7, 2023
Dive into the intriguing interplay between being and non-being, where passion and reason enhance human experience. Discover the Middle Way's balance between attachment and spiritual growth, alongside Taoist 'wu wei' concepts. Embrace the paradox of control versus surrender, revealing our interconnected existence. Explore the complexities of self-image shaped by societal norms, and the duality of pleasure and boredom in our desires. Reflect on personal responsibility regarding good and evil, and contemplate koans as keys to unlocking consciousness.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating the Middle Way
02:42 • 16min
Embracing the Flow: Paradox of Control and Surrender
18:45 • 25min
The Mind, Nature, and Social Constructs
43:55 • 15min
Unraveling Self-Image and Consciousness
59:16 • 27min
The Complexity of Kindness and Authority
01:26:38 • 23min
Existence and Agency: A Theological Exploration
01:49:54 • 7min
The Journey of Self-Discovery and Identity
01:56:53 • 2min
The Dual Nature of Pleasure and Boredom
01:58:55 • 2min
Exploring Responsibility and the Nature of Good and Evil
02:00:35 • 2min
Exploring Koans and the Nature of Existence
02:02:38 • 2min
Perception, Language, and Interconnection
02:04:13 • 27min
The Illusions of Perception and Stage Magic
02:31:21 • 4min
The Simple Illusion of Enlightenment
02:35:10 • 4min
Exploring the Unconscious: LSD and Psychoanalysis
02:39:12 • 13min
Exploring the Intersection of Mind, Nature, and Existence
02:52:31 • 24min
Exploring Consciousness: East Meets West
03:16:18 • 24min
The Interconnectedness of Existence
03:40:31 • 5min
Exploring Koans and the Nature of Consciousness
03:45:25 • 3min