Thusness

by Alan W. Watts

Alan Watts discusses the word tathata , which is translated from the Sanskrit as "suchness" or "thusness." The term is used in Mahayana Buddhism to suggest how things look to a Buddha, to one who has experienced enlightenment or liberation and is, therefore, called a Tathagata ―one who comes (and goes) thus. Watts shares the sense of this nonsense in Buddhist philosophy, and its practical demonstration in Zen.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Buddhism, Religion, Psychology

Audio CD

First published January 6, 2015

About the author

Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer and speaker, who held both a Master's in Theology and a Doctorate of Divinity. Famous for his research on comparative religion, he was best known as an interpreter and popularizer of Asian philosophies for a Western audience. He wrote over 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher consciousness, the meaning of life, concepts and images of God and the non-material pursuit of happiness. In his books he relates his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religion and philosophy.

Reviews

[Claudiu · Rating 5 out of 5]

tathata, tata...

[Kady-Lee Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

You create the thought of a thinker behind the thoughts in a moment of insecurity.. when you want to Withdraw.. but actually there is simply the stream of what You can call luminous experience. And you can take the word luminous and put consciousness in its place. .

Reminds me of ram Dass concept of be here now.

[Laureena Mardini · Rating 4 out of 5]

On Buddhism, Samsara, Nirvana, shamans, priests, suffering, desire, and the art of letting go.
As always, a simplified, charismatic and comic presentation of it all by Alan Watts. Quite open and trippy...

[Ala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enchanting, mind opening, lecture by Dr Watts. Simplifying Buddhism while allowing the listener to question themselves.

[Der Steppenwulf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A philosopher high on psylocibin- very correct but high all the same.. recommended if you are open to that sort of discourse. It definitely makes you think. I recommend it - with the above caveat

[Kael]

Good listen if enjoy Alan Watt's other talks. It is a talk though. It's wise and purposeful, but it's not a reading of a book, and therefore is not as refined or linear as Watt's other, actual books.

[Alfie Munkley · Rating 4 out of 5]

listening to this man is such a delight

[James Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

True to him - nothing original, but a fine, joyous and engaging relating of to his spirit and that of his period and place.

[Teo · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Zach · Rating 4 out of 5]

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