Do You Do It or Does It Do You?: How to Let the Universe Meditate You [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Alan Watts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005

At the heart of the popularity of such spiritual teachers as Eckhart Tolle and Ken Wilber lies the spirit and intellectual passion of the seminal teacher who inspired them all?Alan Watts. Now, in response to our run-away bestselling audio collection Out of Your Mind, Sounds True is proud to present one of Alan Watts? most extraordinary learning sessions. Listeners will delight in hearing Alan Watts at his finest as he guides them with humor, deep insight, and startling wisdom into a genuine understanding of how the grand, exuberant Self plays the game of living through us, and vice versa. With rare guided meditations taught by Watts himself, Do You Do It or Does It Do You? is an essential audio seminar with one of the true pioneers of Western spirituality.

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About the Author

Alan Watts (1915–1973) spoke to an audience of millions through his worldwide lectures, television and radio appearances, and numerous writings. An artist, Anglican priest, graduate dean, and more, he authored over 25 books including The Way of Zen (Vintage, 1999), This Is It (Vintage, 1973), and The Wisdom of Insecurity (Vintage, 1968).

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591793572
• ISBN-13: 978-1591793571
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Books on CD > Health, Mind & Body > Meditation

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Inspirational Audiobook, May 16, 2008

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Having read Alan Watts decades ago, I was familiar with his work, but had forgotten just how brilliant and inspiring his writings are. One of the true (and vastly under-appreciated) stars of 20th Century philosophy, Watts' spoken essays are simply astounding.

His voice is clear and soothing, with a soft British accent. His ideas are powerful and incredibly lucid. He strings together profound ideas gleaned from Buddhist and Hindu thought, weaving them into poetic braids of enlightenment and inspiration. Lest you worry these will be enigmatic zen-type teachings, rest assured they are conversational in tone and accessible to everyone. It's like listening to a favorite professor espousing lessons that are at once simple yet monumental.

This is a perfect audio backdrop for meditative or shamanistic exploration, or for anyone wishing to reconnect with the power and glory of the universe. They're relaxing, and profound enough to be listenable over and over, reinforcing the positive mindset they generate. Unlike some modern philosophers and self-help gurus, Watts never stoops to maudlin reminiscing or cheesy pop philosophy.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's a four-disk set when it arrived. Each disk is worth the price of the set. Watts' beautiful and elegant words come to life, even more impressive and inspirational than they are in written form... which is saying a lot.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tolle and Watts, June 5, 2008

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Everyone is talking about Eckhardt Tolle these days. Just by coincidence, I was reading the New Earth and listening to this audio series by Alan Watts. And while I enjoyed everything Tolle said, I was completely immersed in Alan Watts. He has a way of saying things playfully yet clearly. It felt as if Eckhardt was just rehashing Alan Watts and not as artfully, honestly.

So I can't recommend this series highly enough. I know it will stay on my iPod for many years and many years. I am here on Amazon to buy more by Alan Watts! If you like him, you can find a podcast series on iTunes that is amazing.

I am reminded of "the snake" analogy daily in my mind...."which part of the snake moves it? The top or the bottom?" This is the play of inner and outer consciousness...and well said by Alan Watts.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words to Ponder and Enjoy, October 17, 2007

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Besides the `words,' I just enjoy listening to Alan Watts' voice. It isn't aloof or pedantic, but he does speak with authority. As for the `words,' though, he does have something to say. I like it when people move you out of your own narrow-minded box and present something other than what you have always perceived as being `the truth.' Alan Watts does this for me.

"Spiritual entertainer" -- very good, Alan!