Wisdom Quarterly: buddhist lectures

Friday, November 4, 2011

Zen Buddhism with Alan Watts (Sunday radio)

Roy (of Hollywood) Tuckman, KPFK FM, Pacifica Radio, Wisdom Quarterly

The Book by Alan Watts is a stunning essay on “the taboo against knowing who you are.” In particular, he offers a devastating critique for any looking to “change the world” (Illustration: Randal Roberts/Ianmack.com).

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Alan Watts Sundays, 8:00 am PST, 11:00 am EST
KPFK (90.7 FM), Los Angeles or listen worldwide

For more than 40 years Alan Watts has earned a reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Zen and Eastern philosophies for the West. Listen free online.

Beginning at the age of 16, when he wrote essay for the journal of the Buddhist Lodge in London, he developed an audience of millions who were enriched through his books, recordings, and lectures on radio, television, and in public appearances.

In all, Watts has written more than 25 books and recorded hundreds of lectures and seminars, all building toward a personal philosophy he shares candidly and joyfully with his and listeners throughout the world.

His overall works have presented a model of individuality and self-expression that can be matched by few philosophers. The three main sources for Alan Watts tapes and information are:

Pacifica Radio Archives (800) 735-0230, pacificaradioarchives.org
MEA (866) 492-8446, wattstapes.com
Electronic University (800) 96-WATTS, alanwatts.com

More can also be found at: alanwatts.net and alanwatts.com

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Dharma Punx at USC (video)

Againstthestream.org

Noah Levine, son of Buddhist author Stephen Levine and founder of "Against the Stream: Buddhist Meditation Society," speaks on Buddhism to Univ. of Southern California students.

Following the trend of many self-destructive youths, Noah Levine's search for meaning in Los Angeles -- a city of lost angels -- first led him to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction. Fortunately, however, his search did not end there.

Having clearly realized the uselessness of drugs and violence from time spent in jail, while his parents and their friends became some of the most prominent Buddhists and meditators in the country, Noah looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion against what he saw as society's lies.

Author of Dharma Punx and Against the Stream, and most recently The Heart of the Revolution, Levine is now a Buddhist teacher, meditation instructor, author, and counselor.

He came to USC in 2009 and talked about how he channeled his anger and energy into the practice of Buddhism to awaken his natural wisdom and compassion. The program was sponsored by the USC Office of Religious Life, in association with USC Spectrum.