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The Joyous Cosmology
152 pages, 2013
philosophy
711 books
spirituality & religion
408 books
psychology
705 booksA classic account of the psychedelic experience. The Joyous Cosmology is Alan Watts’s exploration of the insight that the consciousness-changing drugs LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can facilitate “when accompanied by sustained philosophical reflection by a person who is in search, not of kicks, but of understanding. ”
More than an artifact, it is both a riveting memoir of Watts’s personal experiments and a profound meditation on our perennial questions about the nature of existence and the existence of the sacred. Includes Watts’s article “Psychedelics and Religious Experience”.
In The Joyous Cosmology, Alan Watts invites us to explore the depths of our own consciousness. He suggests that our usual perception of the world is limited and that we can experience a more profound reality by altering our state of mind.
Watts emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things. He suggests that we are not separate entities, but rather part of a larger, interconnected whole. This perspective can help us see the world in a new light and foster a sense of unity and compassion.
The Joyous Cosmology encourages us to live in the present moment. Watts argues that the past and future are constructs of our minds and that true reality exists only in the here and now. By focusing on the present, we can experience a deeper sense of joy and fulfillment.
Watts challenges the conventional notion of the 'self'. He argues that our sense of self is an illusion, created by our minds. By letting go of this illusion, we can experience a sense of liberation and a deeper connection with the world around us.
In the book, Watts encourages us to take a closer look at the natural world. He believes that nature is a source of profound beauty and wisdom, and that by connecting with nature, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe.
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Alan Watts' 'The Joyous Cosmology' is a profound and insightful exploration of the human consciousness, a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the nature of reality.
Timothy Leary - Psychologist, WriterAlan Watts' 'The Joyous Cosmology' is a transformative work that challenges our perceptions and invites us to see the world in a new light.
Ram Dass - Spiritual Teacher'The Joyous Cosmology' by Alan Watts is a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human mind and the nature of existence.
Terence McKenna - Ethnobotanist, Author