In a lecture on symbolic reality versus real reality, Alan Watts explains the importance of total sensory awareness and looking at our motivations.
"Symbolic Reality vs. Real Reality" is part of Flow, a three-part session in the TAO for NOW series of talks that you can listen to in full over at the Alan Watts Streaming Channel
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Feb 25
Ep. 37 – Reality, Art and Illusion
Inviting listeners to question the nature of reality, consciousness, and perception, Alan Watts explores the limits of what the mind can truly know.This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for f ... Show More
47m 51s
Aug 2025
Ep. 36 – Seeing through The Net
In this new, technological age, Alan Watts explains how seeing reality via only one perspective can lead to a fragmented view of the world; instead, he encourages listeners to adopt both the analytical and the organic. This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization ... Show More
46m 17s
May 2025
Ep. 35 – Dreaming the World
Diving into the cosmic drama of reality, Alan Watts describes the world as a divine dream which is poetic, playful, and only sometimes serious.Being in the Way is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for f ... Show More
54m 16s
Oct 2023
using self-remembering to awaken from the dream of life
Self-remembering" is an esoteric practice focused on cultivating heightened self-awareness. Practitioners observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, fostering mindfulness in the present moment. This technique encourages detachment from ego-driven ... Show More
25m 49s