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Still the Mind

An Introduction to Meditation

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Still the Mind

By: Alan Watts
Narrated by: Alan Watts
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Mark Watts compiled this work from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered, in his later years, across the country. In three parts Alan Watts explains the basic philosophy of meditation, how individuals can practice a variety of meditations, and how inner wisdom grows naturally.©2000 Alan Watts (P)2003 New World Library Alternative & Complementary Medicine Meditation
Profound Teachings • Engaging Method • Soothing Voice • Accessible Wisdom • Insightful Observations • Warm Laugh
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I am an avid Alan Watts reader and listener. Most of this I had never heard. I will listen again.

Classic Alan Watts.

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Would you listen to Still the Mind again? Why?

The value of this audio title rests in the fact that Watts himself is recorded. Charming, revealing and empathetic, Watts is a brilliant speaker and his approach to understanding meditation is singular.

What other book might you compare Still the Mind to and why?

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Watts makes the wisdom of the Vedas accessible to a modern, Western audience.

Alan Watts is a loveable, accessible genius

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Nothing can quite beat the subtle reminder that we are capable of relieving our minds when we let go. Much like muddy waters, most of our thoughts are clouded until we allow it to settle.

Alan W. Watts provides a unique way of explaining this kind of process. With a captivating voice and wise choosing of vocabulary he can show you much of what you've been missing this whole time.

Insightful.

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An excellent introduction to meditation!
Funny, calming and only an hour long. A lot of wisdom

Another Gem by Alan Watts

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Through riddles and self realization Alan Watts gets rid of your desire to worry. This new age way of showing the zen mindset through different sounds and new koan.

Awake

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I can’t get enough of Alan Watts his voice is smooth gentle yet masculine. Alan Watts is the most real I’ve ever read or listen too

Enchanting

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Having many many hours audio tracks of Alan Watts, this one is rare and one of my favorites!

Must Have Audio Collection from Alan Watts

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This book really hits deep. Some key takeaways are:

-Intellectual Theologians side with God because he's the big boss in the sky, with the biggest battalions. What the hell are we supposed to do about that?

-Life is now. Right now. We are straining ourselves with a nervous, overwrought sense of self that is a misunderstanding of how we are supposed to actually be.

-the self is an illusion, thoughts that can only think about thinking are lost

-the quivering self is what we are deep down inside, and meditation brings understanding to assuage that self.

-our sense of identity doesn't take into account our hippocampus, or pineal gland, or our physical body at all

there's more gold in hear, great to hear.
another good one was that when we meditate we can observe thoughts just as if they were on the outside of ourselves. we are the watcher

One of the finest Alan Watts performances

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very entertaining and very moving Alan Watts delivered as usual and keep its the facts and Truth and also spiritual and open your eyes two different perspective.

great read

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I enjoy listening to Alan Watts. Very soothing and inviting. The chapters didn't all line up in theme but were wonderful little <5 minute shorts that were like a mental snack. Comforting and intriguing listen.

A good snack for the mind

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