Über den Geist hinaus

Brilliantly and humorously, the famous philosopher of religion Alan Watts guides us through the teachings of the great spiritual traditions. His inimitable strength is to explain complex content clearly and simply. All spiritual views revolve around the core question: How can we free ourselves from self-deception, attain higher consciousness, and feel true connectedness with all life? Alan Watts' radio features, adapted into this book, bring his voice to life - and it is more impressive than ever. In Beyond the Spirit, Alan Watts reveals the essence of the wisdom traditions of Japan and Tibet (Buddhism), China (Daoism), and India (Hinduism with Yoga and Advaita), as well as the Christian ones of the European West. This unique spiritual teacher and mediator between East and West makes it clear that the boundaries of the rational mind are too narrow to do justice to the magnificent play of life and all facets of being human. Through his very pointed manner, he conveys insights with great wisdom like no other thinker, and they are insights that have the power to change one's view of oneself and the world. In the end, it's about how we can deal wisely with our suffering and ultimately fully embrace our existential uncertainty and impermanence in order to find our deepest meaning. "You have to lose your mind to come to your senses." Alan Watts.