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# 29 Mar, 2013 23:22
DjMagik	The Way of Zen by Alan Watts Seeing as how Danielle sparked my interest in zen with his stories and such I thought it would be appropriate to share the beauty of the book despite the fact I am only 1/3 of the way through it. My first book by the author and he doesn't disappoint. I would suggest this book to anybody who is curious about the subject and would love suggestions for other good books of his. Don't worry…everything's gonna be alright quote

# 29 Mar, 2013 23:22

The Way of Zen by Alan Watts

Seeing as how Danielle sparked my interest in zen with his stories and such I thought it would be appropriate to share the beauty of the book despite the fact I am only 1/3 of the way through it. My first book by the author and he doesn't disappoint.

I would suggest this book to anybody who is curious about the subject and would love suggestions for other good books of his.

Don't worry…everything's gonna be alright

# 30 Mar, 2013 00:29
Troyh	I was reading the Tibetan book of the dead for the first time & was finding it extremely interesting. Unfortunately that has been left behind after a drunken night on the coast. So now I am reading the Farewell Waltz by Milan Kundera while I patiently await for the arrival of choose your own religion by sir Bolelli. I apologize I don't have any more suggestions for Alan Watts, I haven't read any of his works. I don't know whether you have been to Bolelli's personal page but it has a suggested reading link with descriptions for the influence. The link is here: http://www.danielebolelli.com/daniele-bolelli-suggested-reading/ quote

# 30 Mar, 2013 00:29

Troyh

I was reading the Tibetan book of the dead for the first time & was finding it extremely interesting. Unfortunately that has been left behind after a drunken night on the coast.

So now I am reading the Farewell Waltz by Milan Kundera while I patiently await for the arrival of choose your own religion by sir Bolelli.

I apologize I don't have any more suggestions for Alan Watts, I haven't read any of his works.

I don't know whether you have been to Bolelli's personal page but it has a suggested reading link with descriptions for the influence. The link is here:
http://www.danielebolelli.com/daniele-bolelli-suggested-reading/

# 30 Mar, 2013 00:39
GrassCuttingSword	You'll have a hard time going wrong with any of Alan Watts' books. I highly recommend “The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are” in particular. It's a treatment of Vedic philosophy in a similar vein to how most of his books look at Zen. quote

# 30 Mar, 2013 01:15
UncleBill	Currently reading Watch My Back by Geoff Thompson after seeing him on a London Real episode…. but really I'm just waiting for April 1st… you all know why. I've about run out of Alan Watts youtube videos, I should probably pick up all of his books. I know, I'll get them on Amazon, through Daniele's link! quote

# 30 Mar, 2013 01:18
monkeychoke	The late & grate Hitch and his collection of essays, Arguably. quote

# 30 Mar, 2013 21:44
Daniele	almost done with “Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane” by Andrew Graham-Dixon Alan Watts… I agree with the earlier comments. You really can't go wrong. The Spirit of Zen, or Tao: the Watercourse Way are among my favorites. He also wrote one about psychedelics entitled The Joyous Cosmology. good stuff quote

# 30 Mar, 2013 23:11
nifty	I read the Tao Teh Ching (trans by John Wu) in Cuba on the beach. Now I am reading the Watercourse Way. Here's questions… Does the location you are reading the book at ever influence what book you choose to read? and Does a certain location for you make reading any book more enjoyable? respekt quote

# 31 Mar, 2013 00:04
TucoRamirez	When I reviewed Daniele's new book for Amazon I referred to him as a modern day Alan Watts. I was first given The Book (against the taboo of knowing who you really are) by my Uncle while in college 20 years ago. My uncle was a professor of psychology and really the intellectual force behind me growing up. Regardless, I remember reading it and liking the spirit of it but not being able to put it into context without growing up and playing the game of life, the one Daniele writes about so much. A few months ago, something motivated me to relook at Alan Watts and I'm glad I did. I think there is a lot of similarities b/t him and Daniele. I think if I would have understood Watts better at the time when I graduated I definitely would have done something different with my life. Last week I hiked near Muir Woods where Watts took his inspiration and time to write his books, it is still a magical place today–look up the Owl Trail and Muir Beach I have also been watching a lot of his seminars on youtube etc. I know Daniele has his podcasts but it would be great if he did do a speaking tour like Watts used to or do some types of academic lectures open to the public. He could popularize a lot more history and perhaps get some 21 year old to figure out the game of life so they make an informed decision.. Just finished Daniele's book. Working on: The Antidote (Oliver Burkeman), Psychotherapy East and West (Watts).. quote

# 31 Mar, 2013 00:04

TucoRamirez

When I reviewed Daniele's new book for Amazon I referred to him as a modern day Alan Watts. I was first given The Book (against the taboo of knowing who you really are) by my Uncle while in college 20 years ago. My uncle was a professor of psychology and really the intellectual force behind me growing up. Regardless, I remember reading it and liking the spirit of it but not being able to put it into context without growing up and playing the game of life, the one Daniele writes about so much. A few months ago, something motivated me to relook at Alan Watts and I'm glad I did. I think there is a lot of similarities b/t him and Daniele. I think if I would have understood Watts better at the time when I graduated I definitely would have done something different with my life. Last week I hiked near Muir Woods where Watts took his inspiration and time to write his books, it is still a magical place today–look up the Owl Trail and Muir Beach

I have also been watching a lot of his seminars on youtube etc. I know Daniele has his podcasts but it would be great if he did do a speaking tour like Watts used to or do some types of academic lectures open to the public. He could popularize a lot more history and perhaps get some 21 year old to figure out the game of life so they make an informed decision..

Just finished Daniele's book.

Working on: The Antidote (Oliver Burkeman), Psychotherapy East and West (Watts)..

# 31 Mar, 2013 10:21
monkeychoke	nifty Does the location you are reading the book at ever influence what book you choose to read? For me, there is no better setting than a comfortable chair and a good coffee; after that the book sets you up for whatever mindset you want to transport to. Reading is obviously a v.personal experience, but I really think that a good book can be a form of complete escape, if it's good enough. Few authors can achieve this perfection, but when they do the powerful transformative nature of their writing draws a great crowd, all looking for the same experience. I suppose mental ‘location’ or state might be a bigger factor in what book you pick up. It certainly impacts on frequency for me. quote

# 31 Mar, 2013 10:21

monkeychoke

nifty
Does the location you are reading the book at ever influence what book you choose to read?

For me, there is no better setting than a comfortable chair and a good coffee; after that the book sets you up for whatever mindset you want to transport to. Reading is obviously a v.personal experience, but I really think that a good book can be a form of complete escape, if it's good enough. Few authors can achieve this perfection, but when they do the powerful transformative nature of their writing draws a great crowd, all looking for the same experience.

I suppose mental ‘location’ or state might be a bigger factor in what book you pick up. It certainly impacts on frequency for me.

# 31 Mar, 2013 18:51
torgn	DjMagik The Way of Zen by Alan Watts would love suggestions for other good books of his. I loved the Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts. That and the way of zen are my only reads from him. You should check out of his lectures on youtube though, they're fucking awesome! Since getting my kindle I've been prone to start reading multiple books at the same time and alternate inbetween reading them( so much I want to read ). I'm currently reading 48 laws of power, it has been quite an insightful read so far. And also reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, which I heard would inspire me to write more! quote

# 31 Mar, 2013 18:51

torgn

DjMagik
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
would love suggestions for other good books of his.

I loved the Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts. That and the way of zen are my only reads from him. You should check out of his lectures on youtube though, they're fucking awesome!

Since getting my kindle I've been prone to start reading multiple books at the same time and alternate inbetween reading them( so much I want to read ). I'm currently reading 48 laws of power, it has been quite an insightful read so far. And also reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, which I heard would inspire me to write more!