Philosopher, writer, poet, radical thinker, teacher and critic of
mainstream society. Alan Watts was one of the first to interpret
Eastern wisdom for a Western audience and had a rare gift for
simplifying complex philosophical subjects to make them accessible.
'Why Not Now' follows Watt’s remarkable life and weaves a
fascinating story through the wealth of material and lectures that
were left behind after his passing.
In addition to his 28 books, Alan Watts delivered hundreds of public
lectures and seminars during his life. A self-proclaimed “spiritual
entertainer”, Watts was a bridge between East and West, the ancient
and the modern, and culture and nature.
Born near London in 1915, he discovered the nearby Buddhist Lodge at a
young age. After moving to the United States in 1938, he became an
Episcopal priest for a time, and then relocated to New York, where he
wrote his pivotal book The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age
of Anxiety.
In 1951 he moved to San Francisco where he began teaching Buddhist
studies, and in 1956 began his popular radio show, “Way Beyond the
West.” By the early sixties, Alan’s radio talks aired nationally
and the counterculture movement adopted him as a spiritual
spokesperson.
Nearly fifty years after his passing, his lectures gain millions of
views on youtube and the popularity of his books and quotes continues
to grow.
PICTURE QUALITY:
Please note that the footage included in this film was made on
standard definition cameras and television in the 50’s, 60’s and
70’s and whilst the picture and sound has been optimised for cinema,
it is not high definition quality. We felt that the overall experience
of this film is wonderful and that Alan Watt’s ideas and inspiration
shine through.
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another date. They may however be given to a friend to attend.
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Train: 28 mins from Cairns Train Station
Bicycle: 17 mins via Bruce Hwy/A1
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