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     7 years ago 

    Thanks for sharing. This is insight into a philosopher I really didn't know but only heard his name in mention.

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     7 years ago 

    Good call. Alan Watts was the first "alternative" philosopher I discovered, many many years ago. They say the teachings of the Buddha were so incredible and refreshing that they hit people like a lion's roar (and in fact this is said to be the origin of the fu dog statues and komainu statues in China and Japan)—well, that is how Watts and his teachings hit me. I think I am far from alone in this regard. His teachings have been having that same effect on people for 50 years. It's great to see some of his lectures have been put on Youtube. Thanks for the links :)

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     7 years ago 

    It's pretty amazing how many of them are out there on YouTube... hearing them from his own mouth is much more powerful than reading them for me at least. I can't wait to share some of the more obscure ones. :)

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       7 years ago 

      you take this alan watts guy too seriously clay. he was not a guru. he was not out there for to save the world. if you want to listen, then thats fine....

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         7 years ago 

        You should probably read the post if you're going to comment on it.

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           7 years ago 

          i read it. i liked it.. sigh.. you just don't get my weird sense of humor clay ;)