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Behold the Spirit: A Study in the Necessity of Mystical Religion

by Alan W. Watts · 1971

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Just as groundbreaking today as it was when it first appeared, Behold the Spiritis philosopher Alan Watts's timeless argument for the place of mystical religion in today's world. Drawing on his experiences as a former priest, Watts skillfully explains how the intuition of Eastern religion—Zen Buddhism, in particular—can be incorporated into the doctrines of Western Christianity, allowing people of all creeds to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the spiritual in our present troubled times.

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adult
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medium · 288 pages

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