Alan Watts

Alan Watts - Lenswork Analysis The Philosophy of Play.  Introduction Alan Watts (1915–1973) was a British writer, philosopher, and speaker who became one of the most influential interpreters of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. With a background in theology,...

Nonduality

Nonduality - Lenswork Analysis The Final Story of Oneness.  Introduction Few teachings carry as much spiritual weight today as nonduality. It is presented as the deepest insight, the ultimate end of the spiritual path. The claim is stark: there is no separate self,...

New Ageism

New Ageism - Lenswork Analysis The Marketplace of Awakening.  Introduction New Age spirituality emerged in the 20th century as a broad, eclectic movement drawing from Eastern mysticism, Western esotericism, psychology, and modern self-help. It thrives on a...

U.G. Krishnamurti

U.G. Krishnamurti - Lenswork Analysis The Anti-Guru of No-Solution.  Introduction Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti (1918–2007), better known as U.G. Krishnamurti, was an Indian thinker infamous for his uncompromising rejection of all spirituality. Though he shared a...

Jim Newman

Jim Newman - Lenswork Analysis The Endless Conversation.  Introduction Jim Newman is a contemporary teacher of what is often called radical non-duality, a style of communication that denies every possible foothold of the spiritual search. Building on the work of Tony...