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  <title><![CDATA[Still the Mind: An Introduction to Meditation]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;div&gt;Mark Watts compiled this book from his father&amp;#8217;s extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered across the country. In three parts, Alan Watts -- the author of The Way of Zen and The Joyous Cosmology -- explains the basic philosophy of meditation, how individuals can practice a variety of meditations, and how inner wisdom grows naturally.&lt;/div&gt;</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[Alan Wilson Watts]]></name>
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  <read_at>Tue Jan 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very enjoyable and lighthearted and insightful/deep at the same time. Alan Watts sounds like he was a great guy. I wanted to quote a lot of this book, but it seriously would have been like every line in the book. I think my lilbro would like this. ]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2003</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[<br/>Not for everyone, it's more of Watts' personal take on letting go and living in the 'Eternal Now' than a practical guide on exactly what to do in order to meditate.  I find it an interesting take on why a person would engage in meditation, but if you're like me you'll also want a guidebook wit...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6853308">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was the first Alan Watts book I read. Its more like a daily reminder book. Its bits and pieces of his lectures put into a book. Its good to carry around with you if you are having a confusing day. Something to go to and just get lost in. <br/><br/>Its not really a HOW TO book per say, bu...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6939803">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Aug 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This really isn't an introduction to meditating.<br/><br/>But Alan's philosophical ideas and his articulation of them make this worth listening to.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Nothing too profound or unexpected here. Charlotte Joko Beck does this brand of Zen writing much better... Watts is at his best in the more philosophical strain, in my opinion.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great read for those trying to grasp meditation and it's value to the human experience.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great reading if you're spending any time in a tent by yourself for any extended amount of time.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Alan watts had a son. that's all i've learned so far. i'll keep you posted.]]></body>
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