Alan Watts was an influential British-American philosopher, writer, and speaker whose eloquent radio broadcasts and books introduced millions of Westerners to the teachings of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Vedanta.
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Philosopher, Comparative Theologian, Writer, and Interpreter of Eastern Wisdom
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Alan Watts on November 16 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on Philosopher, Comparative Theologian, Writer, and Interpreter of Eastern Wisdom.
“You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.”
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
“Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.”
“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
“This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”
“Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.”
“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.”
“A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So he loses touch with reality, and lives in a world of illusions.”
“Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel, for love is not an action of the will.”
“Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.”
Philosopher, Comparative Theologian, Writer, and Interpreter of Eastern Wisdom
