Any Alan Watts

Fearless_Ser · 2017-05-24T20:04:47+00:00

I listened to his lectures on youtube first time, about 5 years ago. Alan Watts was probably one of the wisest man that have ever walked the planet earth. He is prime example of intelligent human being, complete opposite of everyday joe & social network hoe.

And like every intelligent man, he had his own troubles. Ignorance is bliss. Therefor alcohol death cause.

simplystimpy · 2017-05-24T22:02:24+00:00

"To remain stable is to refrain from trying to separate yourself from a pain because you know that you cannot. Running away from fear is fear, fighting pain is pain, trying to be brave is being scared. If the mind is in pain, the mind is pain. The thinker has no other form than his thought. There is no escape."

This came from The Wisdom of Insecurity, and I think it is my favorite Alan Watts quote, but there are many other quotes of his I also like.

801735 · 2017-05-24T18:04:01+00:00

Used to, tnx for the reminder!

Good stuff to listen to in the background.

verynormalsimple · 2017-05-24T19:16:31+00:00

Took your suggestion and listening to that particular lecture right now, I like the style, sounds like my cup of tea.

sidel3 · 2017-05-25T04:43:55+00:00

Listening to Mr. Watts years ago started me on the path to self actualization and eternal validation. It goes good with MGTOW philosophy. Just let go, there is nothing to hang on to.

lonewolf-chicago · 2017-05-25T02:21:37+00:00

I found out years after completing the landmark forum that Alan Watts influenced Werner ehrhardt. I began listening to Alan Watts during a very dark time and I found it to be immensely useful and brought me to a peaceful place.

_ferz · 2017-05-25T04:36:31+00:00

Incredible man but a tragic figure too, he struggled with alcoholism.

when a student of Suzuki's disparaged Watts by saying "we used to think he was profound until we found the real thing", Suzuki fumed with a sudden intensity, saying, "You completely miss the point about Alan Watts! You should notice what he has done. He is a great bodhisattva."[44]

Alan is one of the historical persons that I'd love to meet and chat if I could.

mercwithamagicsword · 2017-05-24T18:41:26+00:00

I used to listen to him in college. I should pick him back up.

JosefDerArbeiter · 2017-05-24T22:56:45+00:00

I haven't listened to a lot of him, but I was listening to this because I was researching GK Chesterton.

Coluphid · 2017-05-25T00:19:54+00:00

All of his work is excellent to various degrees.

ikhwan_arif · 2017-05-25T01:47:47+00:00

Listen to his 3 hour talk called "The Joker" on YouTube. It covers most of his major philosophical thoughts.

red2213 · 2017-05-25T16:57:15+00:00

Fuck yes. Only thing that keeps me going sometimes are his lectures.

Title	Any Alan Watts
Author	0rsus
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Date	May 24, 2017 5:46 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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