The Way of Liberation: Essays & Lectures on the Transformation of the Self

by Alan W. Watts

Book by Watts, Alan

Genres: Philosophy, Buddhism, Psychology, Spirituality, Nonfiction

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

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

[Landin Chesne · Rating 5 out of 5]

You want Reality???? THIS (GOOOONNNGGGGG) IS REALITY!!

[Nancy Lynn Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discusses Perennial Philosophy. PP states Divine TRUTH is one, timeless and universal.

[Cameron Griffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wanted to like this more, it's a bit too abstract and esoteric at this time.

[Лара · Rating 2 out of 5]

The only Alan Watts book that I remember finishing. I just don't like Alan Watts. I generally don't like Western popularisers of Eastern wisdom, but anyways.

Whenever I try to read his stuff I just can't ignore the fact that he's cherry picking religious or philosophical ideas that fit his framework and disregarding the rest.

Please, go and read the works of Dogen Zenji or Dudjom Rinpoche or whatever.

[Travis Hosgood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Your ego is the little bastard who gets you in trouble. The higher self behind the self is merely a thought. Once you realize this observe your thoughts and emotions. If you can control them, you are free.

[Mick Phillipe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Borrowed it from my local library. I need to read this again. SO MUCH TO LEARN.

[Wahabalmutawa · Rating 4 out of 5]

insightful course in the essential functions of self-dissolution.