Alan Watts - Myth of Myself Full Lecture Part 1 - Alan Watts Organization Official

THE WORKS OF ALAN WATTS AUDIO:

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Essential Lectures Collection

Tao of Philosophy
Not What Should Be
Sense of Nonsense
Coincidence of Opposites
Seeing Through the Net
Myth of Myself
Man and Nature
Limits of Language

Philosophies of Asia
Relevance of Oriental Philosophy
Mythology of Hinduism
Introduction to Buddhism
Eco-Zen
Taoist Way
Intellectual Yoga

Myth & Religion
Images of God
Jesus: His Religion
Spiritual Authority
Image of Man
Democracy in Heaven
Religion & Sexuality

Philosophy & Society
Veil of Thoughts
Divine Madness
We as Organism
On Being God
Mysticism & Morality
What Is Reality

Comparative Philosophy
Mind Over Mind
Philosophy of Nature
The Cosmic Drama
Spectrum of Love
Love of Waters
Game of Yes and No
The Smell of Burnt Almonds
Spiritual Alchemy

Eastern Wisdom Collection
Ways of Liberation
Introduction to Oriental Philosophy
On Buddhism
On Taoism
Way of Liberation

Introduction to Hinduism
On Hinduism
On Yoga
Religion of No Religion
Journey to India

The Middle Way
Buddhism as Dialogue
Religion of No Religion
Wisdom of the Mountains
Diamond Web
Transcending Duality

Eastern & Western Zen
Introduction to Zen
Early Chinese Zen
Uncarved Block
Zen Bones
Biting an Iron Bull
World As Just So

Taoism
Swimming Headless
Wisdom of the Ridiculous
Philosophy of the Tao
Way Beyond Seeking
Landscape, Soundscape

Zen & Meditation
Democratization of Buddhism
The Controlled Accident
Meditation
Zenrin Poems
Art of Meditation
Why Not Now?
Introduction to a Contemplative Ritual
A Contemplative Ritual

Extended Seminars Collection

Comparative Religion
Four Ways to the Center
Worldly Religions

Buddhism
Net of Jewels
Problems in Meditation
Thusness
World as Consciousness
Zen Reconsidered

Early Radio Talks
Aldous Huxley
Art of Psychoanalysis
Bang or Whimper
Bhagavad Gita
Buddhist Mysticism
Constitution of Nature
Daylight Savings
Fundamentals of Buddhism
G.K. Chesterton
Gateless Gate
Ghosts
Humor in Religion
Laws of Karma
Man is a Hoax
Parallel Thinking
Play & Sincerity
Problems of Preaching
Reconciliation of Opposites
Return to the Forest
Seeing Through the Game
Study of Asia
Symbolic and the Real
Tribute to Carl Jung
Un-Preachable Religion

Human Consciousness
Ecological Awareness
Education for Non-Entity
Nature of Consciousness
Transformation of Consciousness

Psychedelics
The Psychedelic Experience
The Psychedelic Explosion
Turning the Head or Turning On

The Arts
Bushido
The Importance of Space
The Way of Tea

The Future
Future of Communications
Future of Politics
Future of Religion
Time and the Future

The Self
Birth, Death and the Unborn
Pursuit of Pleasure
World as Play
World as Self
The Universe
Individual and the World
Power of Space

Don't forget to not take anything too seriously. Happy listening!

Some great Quotes from the works of Alan Watts:

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.

You don't look out there for God, something in the sky, you look in you

We cannot be more sensitive to pleasure without being more sensitive to pain.

Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel, for love is not ours to command.

I owe my solitude to other people.

The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention.

No work or love will flourish out of guilt, fear, or hollowness of heart, just as no valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

You are that vast thing that you see far, far off with great telescopes.

Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth

You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.

[Taldaran]

And the truly mind-blowing thing about Alan's teaching, is when we listen to him we are not really learning. It's already in us. We have just forgotten. We can't help but resonate.

[shayhawkins]

R.I.P. Alan Watts, most of the world will never know how dearly you were needed and how much you still resonate with those wise enough to cherish your wisdom.😢

[alainahutch]

I could listen to him all day and night ❤️

[czechmeowt]

I had a life changing experience not so long ago, and the way I looked at the world changed completely. Not just my values and ideals, but literally the way it looked is different. It's tough to convey to others, but it's somewhere between seeing the world through a third person perspective, and seeing my life as an infinite series of slides.

I can't pretend things matter anymore. I can't go back to the way I used to be. I feel shell shocked, looking around at the world, with the veil lifted for the first time. I grapple with the idea that maybe I have had a psychotic break, that maybe I'm crazy or delusional, but I feel lucid, reasonable. It's as though I was navigating life as a maze, and suddenly I've been lifted over the walls, and can see the whole thing from above. It makes exploring the maze seem psychotic. It makes looking for purpose, happiness within the maze seem silly.


In any sense, Alan Watts helps me feel comfortable with this revelation. Maybe the world looks very different to me, now, but that's okay. Throughout my life I will have many understandings of the world around me, some more useful, some less. Either way, peace, compassion, and thoughtfulness are admirable principles, and to work towards a better understanding of my own mind is a worthwhile quest. Thanks to Watts and the community.

[gazfisher]

'This is where we are at right now, as a whole. No one is left out of the loop. We are experiencing a reality based on a thin veneer of lies and illusions. A world where greed is our God and wisdom is sin, where division is key and unity is fantasy, where the ego-driven cleverness of the mind is praised, rather than the intelligence of the heart.'
Bill Hicks.

[Inner-wellbeing]

A genius like no other, a free spirit, a liberator of humanity gifted with the ability of eloquent speech to reach all ❤️

[lannigucci]

Alan Watts has made my life infinitely better. Thank you, sir.

[Thilosophocls]

I listen to him all night, quite regularly, whether I'm awake or not.

[Nicholasdohertye.]

I'm nearly 50 years old and I've only recently discovered Allen Watt's. Everything makes sense now. . Thank you Allen what an inspirational intelligent man.

[killed_phill]

To think of how the world would be if we listened to people like this from a young age

[vishtafayaz]

The Rythm of Alan Watts. Listening to him is such a pleasure...

[jujumulligan]

Alan Watts brings to us timeless wisdom. He speaks to the essense of our humanity and helps to ground us in a sense of fellowship, not only toward one another but also for our planet, Mother Earth. Thank you so much for presenting these videos. I am grateful ❤.

[TheMelanatedPrince]

The bell ringing being conscious because of the reaction, showing the intelligence within it, just open my mind to a deeper understanding of Life than I had before I heard that. It made Perfect sense

[johnmcleod]

AW and his wisdom delivered me from destructive Christian fundamentalism...im 65 yo now, born and raised and still live in southeast Mississippi...the "fundies" here are so hostile towards one another and the world, i simply couldnt take another minute of it...but i didnt want to throw the baby out with the bathwater...now, I'm much more at peace and truly find it liberating...thank you AW.

[dawniebug]

I love how he puts it.
The most fascinating *problem* is "Who am I?"
Because there's no concrete solution or answer to it so we keep debating it throughout human history.

[georgehernandez]

"We grow out of the earth like an apple grows out of an apple tree" -Alan Watts. Mind blown!!

[HeReS_JoHnNy-qcvy]

Just found this gem, and I can't stop listening to such that insightful, yet soothing voice.

[Mstayevadewatty]

I myself, can’t stop listening to him. Each time I hear something different, not confused but the underlying get more interesting. I really love this lecture, it is something that I am feeling when I’m praying, I am a Hindu, and I always used the three Power of Vishnu, Baran, Shiva.

[sdutta]

I began to understand the religion I was born into — Hinduism — through him. My virtual Guru.

[madazaboxofrogzz]

I love every minute of listening to him 💖
Sending love to everyone
Amanda in Blackpool UK 💖🦄