Kyoto / Nara / Wakayama, Japan
Alan Watts wrote more than twenty-five books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, human consciousness and the pursuit of happiness, relating his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern as well as Western religions and philosophies.
DESTINATION
Japan
BEST TIME TO GO
Mar-Nov
TRAVEL STYLE
Inspirational
Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, spiritual entertainer and speaker. He is one of the pioneers who popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience, and expert in comparative religion. Watts wrote more than twenty-five books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, human consciousness and the pursuit of happiness, relating his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern as well as Western religions and philosophies. He wrote and travelled regularly, for his timeless writings and recorded talks shimmer with a deep and galvanising lucidity to the soul, and still provide keys to actualisation and profound self-awareness to thousands of people around the world.
“Real travel requires a maximum of unscheduled wandering, for there is no other way of discovering surprises and marvels, which, as I see it, is the only good reason for not staying at home.” From: The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are.
Alan was struck by the beauty of the old Japan and its contrast with the modern Japan. He took groups of students to Japan several times fo study Zen and immerse in the culture and traditions. Join us on a journey on the footsteps of Alan Watts to explore the spiritual heart of Japan, where ancient pathways lead to hidden shrines, sand & stone gardens and Zen around Kyoto, Nara and Wakayama.
