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How can six essays deal with mystical experience? Are they categorised? Are they simply alluding to the lack of any Hebrew god, or psychology?

Patricia As to how these essays can deal with mystical experience, the only way to answer that is to suggest you read them. Alan Watts is particularly know for…moreAs to how these essays can deal with mystical experience, the only way to answer that is to suggest you read them. Alan Watts is particularly know for his ability to communicate Asian philosophies for Western readers. FYI the essays are titled: This is it; Instinct, Intelligence and Anxiety; Zen and the Problem of Control; Beat Zen. Square Zen and Zen; Spirituality and Sexuality; The New Alchemy.(less)

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It is too long to post here, but I was hoping for more insight on the Dostoevsky passage on page 28. “Kirillov-Dostoyevsky’s—The Possessed What is the significance of? “Man is unhappy because he doesn’t know he’s happy. It’s only that. That’s all, that’s all! If anyone finds out he’ll become happy at once, that minute….It’s all good. I discovered it all of a sudden"... Any thoughts are appreciated! Thanks!

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