Ep. 26 – Relevance of Eastern Philosophy
Alan Watts Being in the Way
English - November 22, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsPhilosophy Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality Spirituality taoism eastern philosophy spirituality zen dao alan watts being in the way tao buddhism philosophy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Using wisdom from Eastern philosophies, Alan Watts explains why Westerners should let go of any preconceived notions of God.
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This Alan Watts lecture features a discussion on:
Comparative studies on religionThe absurdity of Christian imperialismSuperiority and lack of faithThe difference between faith and beliefBlasphemy and those who claim to be GodThe political image of God in the westThe ceramic model of the universe (material and form)Hindu mythology and dramaSelf-discovery of supreme realityThe meaning of MayaPunitive reasons why people say that God is deadFixed notions of God as idolatryContemplative prayer and letting go of our ideas of GodExistence as relationshipBuddhist vows versus western obedienceLooking beyond the skin-encapsulated ego“It must be understood that the crux of the Hindu and Buddhist disciplines is an experience, not a theory, not a belief.” – Alan Watts
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