Podcast Episodes

Ep. 36 – Seeing through The Net

Episode 36

In this new, technological age, Alan Watts explains how seeing reality via only one perspective can lead to a fragmented view of the world; instead, he encourages listeners to adopt both the analytic…

Published on 10 hours ago

Ep. 35 – Dreaming the World

Episode 35

Diving into the cosmic drama of reality, Alan Watts describes the world as a divine dream which is poetic, playful, and only sometimes serious.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 34 – Confucianism vs. Taoism

Episode 34

Breaking free from cause-and-effect and the formal ideas of Confucianism, Alan Watts describes mutual arising as the key idea of the Tao.

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Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep. 33 – Zen Reconsidered

Episode 33

Re-familiarizing us with Zen traditions, Alan Watts inspires listeners to move beyond going through the motions of practice.

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Published on 9 months ago

Ep. 32 – Zen and the Art of the Controlled Accident

Episode 32

Focusing on cosmic balance, Alan Watts outlines the fundamentals of Taoism and how to skillfully interfere with our environment.

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Published on 10 months ago

Ep. 31 – Religion of No Religion

Episode 31

Explaining the delicate balance of religiousness, Alan Watts lectures on the principle of leaving no trace.

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Published on 1 year ago

Ep. 30 – Flow: Symbolic Reality vs. Real Reality

Episode 30

In a lecture on symbolic reality versus real reality, Alan Watts explains the importance of total sensory awareness and looking at our motivations.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ep. 29 – Philosophy of the Tao

Episode 29

Join us on a journey of contemplation and enlightenment in this captivating introduction to Taoism.

Discover the profound wisdom of Taoist philosophy with Alan Watts as he invites us to embrace the co…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Ep. 28 – Limits of Language

Episode 28

Taking a trip through the constructs of form and labeling, Alan Watts philosophizes about the limits of language.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ep. 27 – Love Of Waters

Episode 27

In celebration of the waters that bring life to all things, Alan Watts reflects on the separation between human civilization and the natural world.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago