http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#767eb10c-8624-4cd9-9490-8228f347cd07 I didn't know about the free podcasts! Honestly I think I have all of his speeches though on CD. I talked to Mark Watts a few years back and he got me a huge collection of Alan's speeches. It's wonderful. I recently ordered the four CD set "Do You Do It, or Does It Do You?" It had some speeches that the other set did not have. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:46:48 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#767eb10c-8624-4cd9-9490-8228f347cd07 Neo 2007-12-24T15:46:48Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#3e6978a9-26f8-44d5-9ead-73f0f2f12269 Right on, Neo. Are you enjoying the free Alan Watts speech podcasts? I like to play them as I go to sleep. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:45:18 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#3e6978a9-26f8-44d5-9ead-73f0f2f12269 Jelly 2007-12-10T04:45:18Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#f73edf95-65ec-4fc2-8778-53d7bc2eb579 I know this thread is old but I have to note the Greatness of this book. I read it first ten years ago and it revolutionized my view on life. I've since given it to tons of friends and watched the exact same thing happen to them! Especially over the past few months. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:43:58 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#f73edf95-65ec-4fc2-8778-53d7bc2eb579 Neo 2007-12-05T20:43:58Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#0fa61a1e-42a1-4ff3-aa57-db991e826a0b greets in terms of basic content, the book is divided into two halves: the first deals primarily with the history of buddhism and the development of zen. i did not read that half. the second shifts fundamentally into the philosophy and meaning of zen. i read that half, and loved it. now that you've read the first half, you are well-positioned to absorb the koans of the second. absorb in bliss Mon, 15 May 2006 09:09:02 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#0fa61a1e-42a1-4ff3-aa57-db991e826a0b Shiraz 2006-05-15T09:09:02Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#af178099-1fd1-4732-a322-1d18715d2716 You are all wonderful. I am halfway through the book now. Of course, I am reading two other books at the moment. I will let you know my thinkers once I am done. Sun, 07 May 2006 23:26:51 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#af178099-1fd1-4732-a322-1d18715d2716 Christine 16 2006-05-07T23:26:51Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#9e1efd26-674c-4b3f-ab84-903ada8f6f27 Could you guys mind sharing some extract of the work.I will cherish tht Fri, 05 May 2006 02:24:43 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#9e1efd26-674c-4b3f-ab84-903ada8f6f27 lodha 2006-05-05T02:24:43Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#14ab1183-acb6-44ca-9a67-bf5aa0a72118 This book was extremely informative. I liked the way that he went into the history of Buddhism and explained the language. It was wonderful for me, a lay person. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:28:38 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#14ab1183-acb6-44ca-9a67-bf5aa0a72118 $item.owner.firstName 2006-04-15T16:28:38Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#3c0de72b-c6e7-42ae-b920-cce54f4ce14c there are a multitude of paths. alan has written and spoken about many. the key is to find the right one for you. or not. you really don't "HAVE" to do anything. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 17:50:37 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#3c0de72b-c6e7-42ae-b920-cce54f4ce14c jameseye 2006-03-07T17:50:37Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#714862e3-f740-4635-9e80-825f9dcbe5e1 This is a good read kind of a way to find info about Zen if that is at all possible. Maybe you will discover if Zen practice fits in your life. After years of practice I have concluded that it is not for everyone. It can be very painful and tedious at times so if your not down with that then look elsewhere. If ou are down then dont just sit there. Go sit with someone! Tue, 07 Mar 2006 17:39:49 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#714862e3-f740-4635-9e80-825f9dcbe5e1 jimgandhi 2006-03-07T17:39:49Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#a5a02dbe-88d3-4adf-98bd-953f592bd842 my favorite part of this whole book is a haiku poem he cites by Ryokan. something like: the theif left it behind the moon at the window Tue, 07 Mar 2006 01:00:36 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#a5a02dbe-88d3-4adf-98bd-953f592bd842 Je'si 2006-03-07T01:00:36Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#89b77b6b-4666-48c2-9a57-384e439345c5 anything you read by allan will inspire you. as i recall,(it's been a long time), this book does deal mainly with zen. have a listen to his "out of your mind" lecture series that i posted on another thread. it sums up his basic ideas quite nicely. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:35:29 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#89b77b6b-4666-48c2-9a57-384e439345c5 jameseye 2006-03-02T22:35:29Z http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#047f8f38-1eb8-41ce-bfeb-3b784a5d8ffd My brother recently let me borrow this book and I am going to start it soon. Has anyone here read it and if so, what are your thoughts? Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:33:47 GMT http://alanwatts.tribe.net/thread/4e115022-cc1c-49c0-9dde-2f1aabec030c#047f8f38-1eb8-41ce-bfeb-3b784a5d8ffd Christine 16 2006-03-02T17:33:47Z