Dive deep into the profound teachings of Alan Watts in this enlightening audio session titled "Consciousness Beyond Our Separateness." This talk, from the Out of Your Mind seminar series and the album The Nature Of Consciousness, explores the idea that life is a grand act where the self, or ātman in Hindu philosophy, is the ultimate player.
Alan Watts masterfully unpacks complex concepts like the differentiation between voluntary and involuntary actions, the continuous process of the cosmos, and the hidden knowledge within us all. Through his unique lens, Watts invites us to reconsider our notions of self and reality, urging us to realize our intrinsic connection with the universe.
📖 Book Title: Out of Your Mind by Alan Watts
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Transcript Highlights
"I was discussing an alternative myth to the ceramic and fully automatic models of the universe-I’ll call the dramatic myth. The idea that life as we experience it is a big act, and that behind this big act is the player, and the player-or the self, as it’s called in Hindu philosophy, the ātman-is you..."
Watts explores the arbitrary lines we draw between voluntary and involuntary actions, and how our physical bodies are in a continuous process with the cosmos. By understanding that the same consciousness that shines the sun circulates our blood, we begin to see the interconnectedness of all things.
Key Concepts:
💡 The Dramatic Myth: Life as a grand act with the self as the player.
💡 Voluntary vs. Involuntary Actions: Questioning the arbitrary boundaries between what we control and what happens automatically.
💡 Oneness with the Universe: Recognizing our continuous connection with the cosmos.
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About Alan Watts:
Alan Watts was a British philosopher known for interpreting and popularizing Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. His works continue to inspire and enlighten people around the world, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human experience.
Experience the wisdom of Alan Watts as he takes you on a journey beyond our separateness, exploring the depths of consciousness and the interconnectedness of all life.
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