Alan Watts: How Zen Traps You.

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  1. Ged

    Ged Tits and Thigh Man.

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    A penny for your thoughts:

     
  2. I can never listen to Alan Watts. Too human. That is for others to appreciate, I feel. Zen? I don't know...I'm only human! haha
     
  3. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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  4. Monkey Boy

    Monkey Boy Senior Member

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    I noticed whenever the monks became trapped is his stories the way out was laughter.
     
  5. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    I find that the majority of his ideology only applies to people living in the perfect world and where what he preaches is unrealistic to 95% of population.

    Like all good in theory, mate, but who's gonna pay me bills?
     
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    When someone asks you what the purpose of life is, tell them that the purpose of life is to find your purpose. That'll fix 'em . . .
     
  7. Ged

    Ged Tits and Thigh Man.

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    This is one of the greatest talks I have ever heard. Alan Watts is my spiritual Father. This really sorts me out:


     
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2018
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  8. Deidre

    Deidre Visitor

    From what I've learned about Buddhism, the path is Zen, not necessarily seeking Zen as a final destination, if that makes sense.
     

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