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    Reality, Art and Illusion
    Reality, Art and Illusion
    Reality, Art and Illusion
    Audiobook3 hours

    Reality, Art and Illusion

    Written by Alan Watts

    Narrated by Alan Watts

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    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 old philosophy that the universe is "mind" only.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBetter Listen
    Release dateMar 29, 2014
    ISBN9781615445776
    Reality, Art and Illusion

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    • 5/5
      As always, Alan Watts never fails to awe me. Highly recommend.
    • 3/5
      Nada existe por sí mismo, todo existe en relación con algo más. Maya es la ilusión de separación, creer que somos seres separados de los demás e independientes del resto del cosmos. Apegarnos a verdades absolutas puede llevarnos a Maya, que se reflejaría en pensamientos y comportamientos rígidos hacia otros. Hay quienes dicen que todo este pensamiento liberal es vago y de cobardes, y por tanto para demostrar que tienes valor debes creer algo absurdo y aferrarte a ello, pero cambiar nuestra forma de vernos y de ver a los demás como no separados requiere del mayor esfuerzo y valor.
    • 5/5
      Love Alan and I’m happy that his books are on here.
    • 5/5
      I love everything from Alan Watts. This was another great talk.
    • 5/5
      Outstanding! Just as expected! Alan never disappoints! I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of his work!