Alan Watts On How To Apply Zen In Life - Chillstep

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I agree with Alan 98% because I understand very clearly what he means, so I translate for you: Dah, Dah, Parara, Parara, Taka Taka, Pilchoca, Unkoka, Ha Ha Ha.
But he has been very vague in reference to what it means "water" in his allegory. Is water the sewage you live in as a homeless in NY city? Is water the muddy craziness of your daily life? I will think about these to try to understand what "water" means.

I've always struggled with the troughs. Or maybe it's that I've struggled with the crests - not really wanting to let go, back into the trough of the wave.

I belive in Jesus Christ because this life is too amazing to handle, I have too, because I am scared when I look at the sky in the night.

no Lions here , Friend
the Zen Poem reads
>> the Lines of the Hills are the pure Body of BuddHa << yet Lions are welcome too ;)

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I think the The Great Energy that Alan speaks about is Universal Consciousness and we as humans are Unconscious to it by living our lives by the he way we were taught to see the world as it is.

What the ever-loving-christ is he talking about

Omg that music! Turn it way down.

What a great taste! Is the rest of this lecture available on this channel?
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I love Alan, thank you! ❤

Isnt it "Lines of the hill"?

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When you look at the symbol of the ying and yang , most people will only see 2 sides. Black and white. No one notice the middle line between black and white, that’s were you need to balance your life.

The music is an impossible distraction to listen to what I’m sure is a great talk😢

Love the example of the water, so true, there’s nothing to hold onto when we get into the water… full trust and surrender ✨

TATATA

In a small Zen monastery nestled deep in the mountains, Alan Watts found himself surrounded by dedicated students seeking enlightenment. One day, a new student arrived, known for his mischievous antics and playful nature.

Curious about the young man's approach to Zen, Alan decided to engage him in a conversation. "Tell me," Alan asked with a smile, "how do you plan to attain enlightenment?"

The mischievous student chuckled mischievously and replied, "Ah, enlightenment! It's like chasing a cat's tail. The harder you chase it, the faster it runs away. But when you stop chasing, it comes to you."

Amused by the young student's metaphor, Alan decided to play along. "Ah, I see. So, if I stop seeking enlightenment, it will come to me?"

The student nodded, grinning mischievously. "That's right! Enlightenment is like a mischievous cat. It hides in plain sight, waiting for you to stop trying so hard."

Alan pondered this for a moment and then asked, "But what if I don't chase enlightenment, and it doesn't come to me either?"

The mischievous student burst into laughter, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Then, my dear master, you must become the cat!"

Alan burst into laughter himself, realizing the profound truth hidden within the student's playful words. In that moment, he understood that the key to enlightenment lay not in desperate pursuit but in the joyful embrace of the present moment.

From that day forward, Alan Watts embraced the mischievous spirit of the Zen student, reminding himself and others that enlightenment is not a goal to be achieved but a playful dance with the present moment.

Join us in this delightful video as we explore the wisdom and humor of Alan Watts, reminding ourselves to relax, let go of our attachments, and, if need be, even become the cat!

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Thanks for sharing, this is rare 🙏

Love this, his voice is so calming