His ‘teachings’ such as they are ought to be borne out in his life, if his teachings carried any real weight of authenticity; as it was, they were not. He was the greatest of hypocrites and therefore his words are not to be heeded.
As a teenager living 75 miles N. Of San Francisco, radio station KSAN would broadcast Alan Watts lectures at night, I would fall asleep listening to his fabulous lectures.
Wow that’s amazing… I’m grateful to have many of his lectures available today, but there’s something about listening to it from the radio that feels so much more comforting to me.
Great teachers are rare these days - they seem to be more opinion mongers, podcasters, and influencers. Alan Watts was a gift to mankind. I'm grateful to him and TH-cam for what we gain from his teachings.
So going to ignore the fact he ended up dead in his own drunken vomit and clearly had no clue on how to reach the higher stages of enlightenment. How is that a Teacher?
@@zack-pt9wm Using drugs to reach kensho and then bragging to others how he had reached satori isn't brilliant--as most real Zen Buddhists and Taoists just laugh at his ignorance. Westerners just don't know any better. How can a non-wise man know if a person is wise or not....
@@zack-pt9wm The fact he was an alcoholic shows he was not in control--as alcoholism and depression are the results of too much dopamine (body) and not enough serotonin (mind). Look up "Mahamudra" picture of path of enlightenment on internet (or Zen, "10 Ox Pictures). Bodily desires and emotions are represented by the "Monkey" and "Rabbit" (lust) in Mahamudra (by Ox in 10 Ox Pictures). Where the Elephant represents "Mind." The monkey begins in charge of the Monk--leading the way, and is black in color. This represents the passions--pleasure/pain (the body). The starting point for most people. As the Path progresses the monkey gets lighter colored and is controlled and put at the back (until he just disappears--isn't thought about anymore). As the monk is no longer effected by these vices (dopamine-emotions--sugar) and is no just with following his clean mind (virtues--insula). Allan Watt is not even past stage one. This is why real Buddhists and Taoists laugh at his claim. He wasn't in control of anything. He was an alcoholic and the monkey was riding him. He was also suffering from depression (the darkness of the elephant). Care to explain the picture where Watt reaches the top of the picture. If you are a student--do you want the guy at the top to teach you, or the guy at the bottom? Westerners just have no clue there is a Path--and New Agers want to argue there is no difference between virtues and vices (between good and evil--although this discernment is wisdom in of itself). You can find a similar Path in the Tarot where the Four suits are the Four innate virtues (compassion, wisdom, righteousness, and truth). And look at the Charioteer Card--the highest obtainment in the Tarot (Body and Mind) with Spirit/Reason controlling both. This is Taoism 101 btw. They have the same concept. Look at I-Ching and Yin/Yang symbol. Yin--dual lines associated with Earth (pleasure/pain body needs) and Yang--single line (serenity of mind), associated with goodness and virtues. Where when body and mind are equally balanced. How do you argue someone without control of themselves has obtained this state, when they are clearly in-balanced. And yes alcoholism and depression are diseases and signs of mental sickness--not someone who is a Buddha. The guy was a con-artist.
@@MengzisDisciplewe all have fallen victims to vices. Regardless of his vices he had impressive knowledge. Take lessons from his teachings and not of his demise. Then again, take lessons from his demise as well
There is something so exquisitely sublime about Alan's voice. And coupled with the most entertaining and scholarly way he articulates concepts and truths, he is a delight to listen to. A man of a bygone era - a more genteel, simple, and in some ways superior age. Alan represents something quintessentially English, but without the stuffiness. I wish I had someone like him as a friend. He is a rare breed. One of a kind really.
He is glad you are entertained with his program and persona. He finds your commenting nearly sublime. He wishes he has a fan like you back in the day. Good day goy, he would say.
That is because he has realized who he is. In other words, as i interpret the words in the Bible, he has found the Kingdom of Heaven, and that is why he sounds, talks, and thinks the way he does. I have been watching him for 24 years, and every talk of his opens some door inside of me. Incredible ❤️
I had a friend who mistankely wandered onto Alan Watts' houseboat in Sausolito in 1970. He was high on MDMA but was welcomed to have a discussion. We are all one.
I had not yet heard of Watts but in 2000 when I was last in Sausalito the boat was still there. I was sort of struck by it and took a picture. I had no idea who lived there prior or what it represented.
Japanese is not my first language, but I studied it for some years and lived with a Japanese roommate in college. I had an experience one day where all the corners of my mind were talking to each other, and on contemplating the idea of awakening or the 'point' of meditation or being here now. I was having an internal experience; I was in a different incarnation, as a person who was born and lived in Japan my whole life, waiting for the train to arrive for my commute to school or work. The impression of a bird flew across my vision, and very absent-mindedly, I said to myself out loud' saaa, tori.' In Japanese, ’さあ、鳥’ means 'hmmm, a bird'. I pondered on it for a moment and started to laugh pretty hysterically. Now, any time I see a bird, I have a little echo of that moment, and I smile.
Great story! I think we all have these “mountain top” experiences-in which the whole panorama becomes clear- periodically…but the alert and/or lucky ones pay attention to them. Saaaa…tori!
The insight comes to you when you aren’t looking or trying to gain the insight. It’s Satori- a flash of lighting across your consciousness. Sudden enlightenment.
@@x-Musashi-x I’ll start off by mentioning I’ve been into meditation for many years so this might be one of the fruits. It was an extremely stressful week, overwhelming day at work, everything went wrong. I was sleep deprived, had problems with my girlfriend, had to prepare for a weekend travel (and had no time to do that), sore from overtraining day before… basically I was miserable. After another soul crushing work meeting (I work from home) I laid on the floor, and started wondering - „why does it all have to be so difficult? Why does it all bother me so much? I know everything will turn out ok, it always does…” then it hit me out of nowhere - somehow in this moment I realised that all of this is a big cosmic joke - all of this even though seemingly difficult, is a big stage play of consciousness, consciousness playing hide and seek with itself. I burst out laughing like I never laughed before, deep belly laughter. My mind went blank and I kept laughing at myself for taking it so seriously. It lasted for about 3-5 minutes until I was too achy from the laughter. After that for a few days I was in a state of great peace and presence that nothing could disturb. Even headaches, further undersleeping, travels and so on. When I met with my girlfriend day later she noticed something different about me. She couldn’t get away from me and said my eyes are different and my kisses feel literally magical - small kiss was so energetic she was almost fainting. There was also her brother present who has some semi-metaphysical abilities. He also noticed something was different with me. He calibrated my current level of consciousness (concept from David R. Hawkins, he’s heavy into it). On the scale of 1-1000 where enlightenment is 700+, he was shocked to calibrate me at 1000 in that moment. Somehow I knew this will go away, even though it lasted for days. When it was gone I went back to my old self but I’ll never forget that experience. I truly believe that was a temporary glimpse of enlightenment and I hope to get back there and this time remain forever.
its not the reading or the logic that gets you to deeply understand something, but the aware and conscious experience and feeling that trancends and enlightens you
I love the way you phrased this comment. I woke up around 6 or 7 months ago while in the throes of a fentanyl addiction and, very shortly after, when I started my detox, I started writing down Everything. My thoughts were literally just pouring out through my fingertips, and now I'm finding that everything I've been writing more or less falls in line with Buddhist philosophy, some of it verbatim. One of the concepts I've been writing extensively about is the three parts of Our mind and the part each plays in Our human experience: Intuition, Logic, and feeling/emotion or The Soul as I like to call it. When I was in active addiction I felt that my Soul was completely MIA in all decision making, which inevitably led me to do some very hurtful things to others that I would have never done otherwise. In most cases I would say that having all 3 parts at the helm is the recipe for Your best outcome, but maybe in this instance giving Logic a break might not be such a bad idea. Using intuition, we know what is being said about enlightenment, awakening etc, and We all want to experience it, but maybe Logic is getting in the way. Something to think about, definitely going into my writings. Thanks for the inspiration!
Alan Watts has a remarkable knack for unraveling complex philosophical concepts and making them relatable to everyday life. In this talk, he beautifully explores the depths of Zen and the wisdom contained within "The Gateless Gate." His explanations of satori, that moment of enlightenment and profound awakening, are truly captivating. I highly recommend this video to anyone seeking inner peace and a deeper understanding of the profound teachings of Zen. Watts' unique perspective will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
The gate symbolizes the perceived self that one seeks to overcome in order to arrive at 'awakening'. But that self does not really exist and realizing that is the awakening. The gate turns out to be gateless✨✨✨
@@matthewlawton9241 I can't imagine any one sentence/statement that has confused people more than "I think, therefore I am".. Especially philosophically gifted people that has yet to start their road to spirituality.. It just confuses people... If that statement were true, then let me ask you: Do you die whenever you are "in the now" / experiencing pure presence? (i.e. not thinking) Well no, of course not... Quite the contrary! You see, the "I" or"self" is just a label created by your mind/ego/society.. You can CERTAINLY exist without it.. And you, and everyone do! It is a matter of "in and out" if you will.. This is also the point of meditation. Not to necessarily get rid of thoughts, but to realize that you are not your thoughts, because "you" in that sense - doesn't exist! What you are is the pure conciousness behind this! The conciousness/presence that is experiencing the mind thinking:) Once one realizes this, suffering and any other ego-based problems will diminish and have no power anymore! (and btw, this can not be realized through the mind by thinking.. You can only do it through experience until you "get it"). It can not be teached, only pointed towards! 🙏🙃
I love when you can find an Alan Watts recording where he talks in this more intimate, quieter tone. It’s like a warm blanket to my ears! Such a great talk too.
Many years ago I was watching a freight train roll by in Indianapolis. On the last box car some wag had painted the words “Obvious but unseen.” I have never forgotten that.
I have had one out of body experience. I had been meditating for weeks. I tried to meditate for at least an hour at a time. Suddenly I lost all the heaviness of life. There was a lightness and.joy that flooded me. Everything became humorous. There was no seriousness. I felt completely free. It only lasted for a flash but I had a taste of transcendence.
I had the same thing. Laughed for months.. But it was diagnosed as a stroke. And it lasts until today :) It's funny to me, like most things, that what one calls satori, the other calls brain damage. It has its perks.
I had this revelation after three years of practising mindfulness meditation. It took me long enough, but the best way I can explain it, even though it technically defies description, is that when we encounter something - whether through our senses or as thoughts and emotions - there is no entity "experiencing" it. We actually ARE the experience itself. It's comparable to picturing oneself as a boat floating on a river, yet in reality, there is no boat, only the river. What's amusing is that this realization cannot be gradually learned; it's more like a sudden switch. There are two things I still fail to understand, though. The illusion of my ego comes back whenever I relapse to the norma" way of thinking, i.e. not being aware for lack of a better word. I don't think it's possible to work, have a family and socialize while constantly maintaining the state of being disillusioned. This, in turn, results in having desires, even though there's no one who has them, so it would be more appropriate to say to become desires instead of to have them, but I digress. My point is that this realisation isn't as life-changing as I expected it to be.
When You surgically excluded the boat, it hit me with analogy to flesh and deep mind levels: flesh and matter are the boat. Comprehensible. River by being unatainable and everlasting tells us that there are unexplored levels of mind that need to be reached for the mind's unatainability
It’s all fine and dandy the pursuit of meaning, but ultimately a fruitless journey when one realises that the destination one is seeking is in fact the same place at which one departed.
Part of it is also remembering and discovering who and what you are and truly self discovery on what you as your self means. Who are you really. Truly. At the deepest. Not who you want to be. Or could grow to be. Or currently think to be. But your truest nature. Your real form
@@girlplanetboy We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. T.S. Elliot
High school in the early 70’s was particularly difficult for a high-masking autistic female such as myself. Alan Watts on KMET at 2am awoke me from sleep and helped to retain a sense of sanity in a world of confusion and misunderstandings. I was having OOB experiences and at one point a near-death experience and only one person, a neighbor I knew was studying Eckankar that I had spoken with about my spirit guides visiting and leaving the body. Where I lived in Los Angeles County was mostly Catholic so this is where I sang and listened to priests lecture (not all bad), but not addressing anything experienced spiritually as a gnostic and metaphysist. As soon as I heard Alan's voice I knew this is where I belonged and would learn, he was amazingly intelligent and soothing and made me laugh when struggling to understand the world around and beyond me. Thank you Jeff Gonzer for playing those great recordings. They led the way for a lost and lonely teen and continue to lead her inner being. It wasn't until well after Alan Watts passed that I saw a photo of him and was I surprised! He didn't have a long dark beard and wasn't at all burly as he was in my imagination, nothing like my philosophy teacher Mr. Chic! Again he taught me about perceptions. He had appeared in my mind as my only reference. There could be no greater honor than to meet him one day after crossing over and now I'm finally getting closer to this possibility and am looking forward to it. I'd dearly love to offer him a hug and my sincerest thanks for all he knew and unknowingly did for me.
@@zomaarwat33she was a teenager in the 70s, dummy. Do the math! She's almost 70 now. And she said "closer to this possibility", not that she's about to die rn 😅
@@fairuzfaatin6870 She's not alone, now's the time for filling in the details. The terrible thing back then is we weren't told the truth, but found it despite them. One of these, as far as I'm concerned, is correcting the shrinks on the nature of high delivery - they know next to nothing about it. Yale's Head of the new Genius School is somewhat approachable, but the problem there is that it's essentially innate: I was trained in perception, and my metamorphic experience was at the hands of the Church of England, adding huge pluses, but based on potential. The common ground is Lao Tzu's "Blessed are the meek", about 200 years before the Sermon on the Mount: we now know the Silk Road was thriving in his day.
I was gifted this book by my grandmother for my 14th birthday back in 1995. While I didnt understand it in the slightest at the time, I was captivated. Nearly 30 years later, I still turn to it frequently and go deeper each time. Thank you for sharing this exploration by Alan Watts - I hadn't heard this talk before and appreciate his insights.
Happened to me after reading one of these stories at a Buddhist Temple during a backpacking trip, didn't think too much of it, then it hit me on the bus trip home. Profound and scary
I never really understood the deeper meaning / feeling, but for some reason, being older, I think I really get it now. Zen really gets me and I love it.
@@emotionwavethere’s just no wrong answers, though, on a spiritual journey. If the ego hasn’t dissolved? Doesn’t make it any less real or potent. Pointing out a construct? Your ego was responding to the person mentioning his/hers! :) always a paradox. That last line might even be perfect; as if to say I am source, not a separate thing: which is an illusion. “We are here to awake from our illusion of separateness” ❤
"He is so conscious of reality that he is never fooled by the illusions of life." And TH-cam picks that moment for a commercial break. Some fashionable thing with wild thumping music. That gave me a belly laugh.
I was reluctant to begin my day, which is against my current mindset, call it anti-lazy for lack of a better term. ... I have to work on the cooling system of car, to drive the tools I need to another job... trying to prolong procrastination I came up with several minutes of fodder centered around me losing a finger. Before beginning work I felt I needed some motivation, so I did a lil exercise and listen to Alan Watts and the gateless gate. As I point at my at pontiac, the day is yours. Thank you.
@@mryesyes Not in the real world. My own test for Mastery sorted out the victim of a con. I did get to complete the Mahatma's unfinished business along the way, leaving me wondering what a billion Buddhists had been doing. My conclusion was that they were more akin to his murderer than to him. Amusingly, I was raised in the next village over from him.
"So obvious its difficult to see" is essentially the same mentality at the core of all philosophy. And poetry really. To reduce something (not in insult). To reduce something to its most essential parts while being able to keep the same idea as a whole. Tact. I think it comes after the 1st and 2nd flow state. Like compounding then compacting beautiful complexities(even ugly ones) and then going over the top of the hurdle and looking at it all from above(below, and outside) while understanding(seeing) all its insides as well as how it acts in motion and not just this single moment(history and future). Then you come to some moment of clarity where it becomes almost an automatic function. Like how a piano player learns a riff of music. Where they can thoughtlessly play it. But not with both hands. Then the left hand learns a rhythm for the riff to be played on top of. And now it becomes conscience again. Then that must become an automatic function. Then after THAT we arrive at being able to talk while playing a piece of music with all automatic functions below you. And finally not only talk but actually conversate while playing. Completely out of rhythm, completely out of key. Not just babble. But to take in what another person is saying and thoughtfully rebuttal. At that point you know the music so well someone could actually knock you out and your fingers may still be playing the piece. Your bones, your grey matter, your muscles really really are the music. I am not this good. But i am saying with life. Its like you have to come full circle back to almost ignorance. You watch someone play the piano like background music, that is something so obvious you dont grasp it. Maybe you pass it every day. Like why we have fingernails or were all told to buckle up, drive safe and dont be distracted but they can spend millions on making billboards specifically trying to distract you and make you insecure about something so you can buy their products. You just dont question it bc it was always there and life kept happening so you let it go. Then after you go through it all like the piano player you become almost like a god over the musical piece you are playing since you create maintain and alter it but youre not just in it youre also above it observing it and yourself, time, space, vibrations. Timing, note accuracy, tuning. You become a new type of ignorant. A 2nd or even 3rd flow state. You have like 3 brains. One is a computer. One is a child. And one is a director. And the director was the you from the beginning but you were just untrained in your own thoughts. I think in a very complex way, this is what he means by the its so obvious you have to understand it. If you actually thought about every note on the piano instead of the ones required to play the piece and you thought about everything with no context you couldn't even start playing it. You are collecting and applying accurate information at an incredible pace. And from multiple avenues. But its all cherry picked information also. Quality. Then you arrive back at the same "hes just playing piano". The words dont describe all the inner workings bc its the same exact statement. Watts talks a lot about not letting life be always labeled by words in your thinking, this is very important. I used to not be able to think with words. And i knew myself very well. But was bad at explaining. As an adult i learned to prethink everything i said and filter it into words before i said it very quickly whether it registered emotionally or not it was factual. But now i realize if words have no emotional context(content) then arent they meaningless anyway? Now i have trouble thinking about who i really am. I knew before i asked myself who i was. Ever other people knew i knew myself very well and would tell me they were jealous or something. I scratched my head. I didnt understand how you couldn't know yourself bc youre always you. I took that for granted. Its easy to actually never be you at all. And the longer you arent you the harder it is to get back. You cant really go back anyway youd have to refind the new path and everything that you were cant be experienced. You cant be 10 year old you, and then spend 5 years lost. Then be 11 year old you. You have to now be 15 year old you. It steals your time like depression date rapes you. And you dont even really know why. And its checkmate bc thinking about it is the snare that gets you on the hamster wheel.
1. Remember to always pray to the father when ever anger arises in situations of intense distress or self induced "you do stupid things then stupid things will happen to you". 2. Pray for those around you who have not yet noticed the cycle shituations that are making it's appearance such as opportunities knocking at a door. And do these in secret don't make them known to those around you because they can bring negative energy that will cause deflection such as you not being focused on your mindfulness. 3. You can practice mindfulness by taking the time to notice the little sounds you don't hear in an Instrumental or hip hop beat. They will be the sounds in-between the sounds. 4. Practice being real with yourself first it will become a habit that you do when you are being real with others. 5. Karma knowing and realizing my actions create karma. 6. Compassion, it's the small things that count and the big things that go unappreciated but keep you on the right path to showing others that you can be honest with others and you can trust they will not use manipulative selfishness for gaining control and personal gain. 7. I came into this world just like I came into this world the last time I came into this world and I will show others the love they deserve and show others there are others out there that will be like I am and i was. 8. Time isn't a concern for you to be concerned with, you should be concerned about how much time you might have in debt with the Father. 9. What I cause will always have an effect, if I cause one to fall I will too, if I cause one to rise I will too. 10. There is no such thing as I already know that, there is a such thing as the teacher showing the learner that there is always something to learn.
All words are but symbols twice removed from reality. Are we more than they? Thank you, Alan. Your teachings will live long and help to enlighten many.
I‘m now in the middle of this video & I‘m totally overwhelmed… u can sense the deeper Message You don’t think u feel it Thank you for sharin i really appreciate it:)
VERY BEAUTIFUL TALK... I WAS PRACTICING FOR 30 YEARS... I STILL HAVE MY FIRST BOOK.. ZEN MIND BEGINNERS MIND..... BUT.... MY SATORI ARRIVED IN CATHOLIC CHURCH.... I HAVE A VERY STRONG EXPERIENCE, AND I CAN'T GO BACK.... ALDOW, MY EXPERIENCE WITH ZEN HAS BEEN VERI IMPORTANT.... ALL MY RESPECT TO YOU.. BLESS YOU🙏❤️
Alan described something that is "beyond words" now that is talent. You are what is the present moment, which is always shifting. Central point to zen: reality is as it actually is... unexplainable, beyond words
So relaxing to listen to and indeed embedded consciousness in reality. I also appreciate the comments. Everyone has their own perspective, as we come as one.
Here's a little funny story from Alan Watts, the renowned philosopher and speaker: Once upon a time, there was a man who was extremely concerned about finding the meaning of life. He went from one guru to another, attended countless spiritual retreats, and read every self-help book he could get his hands on. But no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find the answer he was seeking. One day, he stumbled upon a wise old sage sitting under a tree. Excitedly, he approached the sage and asked, "Oh wise one, can you tell me the meaning of life?" The sage looked at him with a mischievous smile and said, "Ah, my friend, life is like a cup of tea." Perplexed, the man replied, "A cup of tea? How is life like a cup of tea?" The sage replied, "Well, when you pour tea into a cup, the cup becomes the vessel that holds the tea. Similarly, life fills you with experiences, adventures, and emotions. But just as you don't cling to the cup after you finish your tea, you shouldn't cling to life. Savor it, enjoy it, but don't hold on too tightly." The man pondered the sage's words for a moment and then asked, "But what happens when the cup is empty?" The sage laughed and replied, "Ah, my friend, when the cup is empty, it's time to get up, go to the kitchen, and pour yourself another cup of tea!" And with that, the man realized that the search for the meaning of life was not about finding a single profound answer, but rather about embracing the ever-changing and unpredictable journey itself. Remember, life is like a cup of tea-enjoy it while it's hot, but don't forget to refill your cup when it's empty.
@Oatmeal Time! "You see, my dear friend, growing tired of tea is simply a sign that you have transcended the superficial attachment to its taste. It is a natural progression in the ever-changing dance of life. Just as a child outgrows their favorite toy, you have outgrown the need for tea to bring you contentment. This is an invitation to explore new flavors and experiences, to embrace the vastness of the world beyond the teacup. Life is like a flowing river, and our tastes and preferences are like the currents that change over time. When we cling too tightly to any particular experience, we risk limiting our capacity for growth and discovery. So, if tea no longer entices your palate, rejoice in this opportunity for expansion! Perhaps it's time to savor the aroma of coffee, immerse yourself in the art of wine tasting, or explore the subtle nuances of herbal infusions. Embrace the variety of life's offerings, for it is through exploration and open-mindedness that we truly discover ourselves. Remember, the joy lies not in the tea itself, but in the act of sipping, in the present moment of appreciating the taste, the warmth, and the company it brings. So, whether you find solace in tea or venture beyond its comforting embrace, may you cultivate a spirit of curiosity and gratitude for the ever-changing flavors of existence."
@@Noshyac "Why fuss over a leaky cup when the vast cosmic saucer offers an endless supply of spills, breaks, and sips to tickle our existence? Embrace the chaos, my friend, and relish in the delightful mess of life's saucerful moments."
This makes one sense of introspective understanding in why love is so frightening more often than none less real when in fact in finding love or antiquating what my goals were accentuated upon my current chapter of spiritual transfiguration seems less and less a dream and more so a actualization in light of my previous monuments of self doubt, chronic insecurity, collective loathing of all things which better and strengthen me.
Like Wisdom, I have my favorite story. Men come to the Buddhist temple and ask to be disciples to the master. The master asks them one question: "What is the sound of one hand clapping". One after another say I do not know but I will ponder your question until I get an answer. The master gives each a task like sweeping, cleaning, and cooking. As he gets to the last man, he asks the same question. That man removes his sandals and places them on his head. The master smiles and states you will be my disciple. The man had realized, if you ask a silly question, you get a silly answer.
Once my best friend burned his face on fire with a huge flame. Inside me a voice said “don’t panic” I jumped on him and put him out. He said after that he saw death, and he will either come back a monster or an angel. Next day we found a book about Tibetan Buddhism which led us to Zen. After rushing him to the hospital we came back to our college home with other friends and luckily he just had to wear a bandage on his face and gotten no scars. This happened 26 years ago. Since then my friend went on to change the world for the better. And I finally know now. Or at least have an inkling of understanding, where that voice within my chest came from.
In the Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee writes extensively on his thoughts pertaining to this very book and this modality of philosophy when internalized and taken root - grokked, as it were. His name for his self-derived form of martial arts - Jeet Kune Do is a metaphor for The Gateless Gate. It translates to The Path without a Path, or The Way that is not The Way. I love Alan, he's guided me on many adventures; psychically, entheogenically, and spiritually. Rest well brother, your disciples grow in your absence.
It is always after you have read the book or listened to someone who is trying to make you understand new information that you realize that at first it doesn’t make sense but as you think you gain insight into the message that he has created
Ive lived a good fun life. Ski bum. Im older now. I had my first awakening early in life. Im having my third now. Im living in my truck that broke down when i drove it across the country to do snow removal in Lake Tahoe. Ive not had the deapth of pain and fear than i had. Through the valleys life throws at us. Im more grounded than ive been my whole life. Because of the pain and this mans words. I think ive finally figured out how to care less. If gone low enough and scared enough to find my true person that is just observing. Not pushing and pushing. No fear. Had to tell someone. So if you read this whole thing thanks! 😂😂 thank you Allen. Cant wait feel your energy when I get there. Listen to Allen while keeping up with James web telescope. Man... Wow!
You got a memory, that blocks your perception of now. Judging one moment to be superior than another. There is only one moment. But it is nice to swim too :)
a story written by Franz Kafka comes to my mind. A man had been walking around a foreign city when he suddenly realised that it was already late and he had to head for the station. It was at this point when he discovered that he had wandered far and didn't know the way back to the station. Running around ever more panicking he saw, to his relief, a policeman standing at the corner. He walked up to the policeman and asked for advice. "From me you ask the way?" "Yes, as I can't find it on my own" "Give up, give up", said the policeman and turned around with a wide swing, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.
Guess you can't judge a book by its Kafka. Giving up is one of the most profound things you',ll certainly do. So it will be alright in the end. You can't always get what you want, but you can always give up. Realising that makes suffering bearable.
The Pig King shall set us free!!!!! He has already defeated the turtle Lord, the Bearded Dragon Tyrant. Next he shall overthrow humanity on this planet, and usher in a golden age of understanding and enlightenment. You heard it here first
I met the void inside me once through meditating and shrooms. It was just me with no ego, no fear or doubt or wants, just calmly floating in the universe of forms.
How do you comunicate so much beauty? It's Incredible. I just look at it and it brings me to tears. Because I'm looking at it and I'm looking at myself. Yeah you've never really seen porn until you've seen it on Alan Watts. Until you recognize that it's you and that's basically what Infinity is. Sort of like I love you, no I love you, no I love you, no I love you, no I love you more, I love you more, I love you more. Who can love who more? And whoever can love who more is God. You see that long laundry list of stuff about you that you don't love. God loves all of it. I'm sorry for not loving more, that's the only thing you have to be sorry about. Thank you. Thank You For Love! And at this point you realize that that's it, that's the point. That's the only lesson in life. That's my only job. Is to love. Everything else is idiocy and then what you do is you say I love you. For the first time in your life you say I love you because you really understand what that phrase means and you fall in love with God. But as it throws it out there, it's gentle so he throws it out there but then you say oh I can't love it and then what God will say in return is, it's okay. I love that you are not capable of love. I love that. And when that hits you. That's what fills you with enough love to overcome your resistance to love even that next level thing that you could do. No it can't be love. Of course it's love! what else could it be! It's love! No oh my God this is impossible! Of course it's love how could it be anything else!? How could I be so stupid as to think it's anything else. And God is like of course it's love.
I shit you not. I was attempting to think philosophically without the commentary of videos influencing my thoughts. And I was stuck on LOVE, I said to myself “everything we do as humans is rooted in love” then I thought love and hate and said to myself “energy is energy, Love and Hate are one in the same” because it’s all energy 😮
100% is the technique,very accurate. I refer to it as opening someone's present. Ruining their own experience of self discovery. Much love and respect ✌️
His key comes from Lao Tzu, two hundred years later, "Blessed are the meek". We now know the Silk Road was thriving then, as the Chinese thought Rome has its own silk industry, when in reality they were reprocessing Chinese silk with better spinning technology. I was faced with the Reiki dichotomy when, guided into defence diplomacy by a spiritual vocation which saw me tasked to complete Gandhi's unfinished work, a path laid down before my parents met, someone spotted I have a Reiki master's aura, which proved true- I switched an aspirant's powers on in a controlled setting, in the Harry Edwards Healers Sanctuary, during an open day. They'd paid for training, but it hadn't happened, I sat in on a meditation, sounded the room, mostly grey self-powered practitioners, but a hole across the room, so I offered power with the prayer that if it was intended, let it be taken, and it was. I sat back quietly and waited, the meditation ended, any questions. A hand shot up on the far side, I've never come out of a meditation tingling before, is this normal. I intervened immediately, confessing, and convening a private session afterwards, when the background came out, so we had one happy staffer with a new student, one happy student with a gift, and one thoughtful transcendent Christian, who's now reduced it to a basic, meridian training in the acupuncture school, an enhancement, a diplomat's long-range empathy, and the mastery, a transcendant's access to numinous power. The Christian virtue is that repentant confession is the best way of cleaning the channels.
@@commenteroftruth9790 Religions have a long heritage of exclusivity. On my way up, I frequently found myself at odds with Christian control freaks who had issues with my involvement in the military, and use of Zen meditative techniques. It turned out my Christian vocation gave me Reiki masterhood, coming from a background almost identical with Usui's circuit, allowing me to understand the ostensible dichotomy in that healing skill, with Buddhists and Christians each claiming the other is a fraud. I certainly loathe the entire money-making venality, a major barrier to mastery - but then again, I did complete Gandhi's unfinished business. What it showed me is that the numinous is not the exclusive domain of either, although the repentant confession is one heck of a way to clean my channels. The idea that Christ was pure-blood Jewish started to come unstuck when I started researching the zen roots of this, in Daoist thinking. I am the way, the truth and the light - isn't that a daoist statement? Then I discovered Lao Tsu's critiques in the tao te i-ching, and started to wonder about an earlier input from that thinking. In those days, we thought there was no cultural passage east-west at that time, we've since discovered there was.
@@Bazravish69 No I re-read it. They are speaking of their grown abilities in terms of spiritual healing and connection. They are also speaking about their troubles with monetization of spiritual practices and their irritation with the percieved necessity in taking sides between spiritual beliefs. I dont know what gandhis unfinished business is. I don't know how your soul is considered for Mastery. I don't know what the numinous is. And I don't know how healing abilities function. Probably generic chakra flow spirit connection stuff where the specifics aren't very specific lol.
To all negative commenters, in order for you to hate here, you must hate a part of yourself and project it onto this video. Hope it makes you feel better to insult, as I get a great deal of benefit from other Alan Watts videos, and yes, i find this one lacking, so I move on... expectations. If you expect greatness here and do not get it, it might be you that is not great, maybe. No offense intended, I was a master of hatred, I lived it, now, moved a little beyond, not enough, just a start...
I got to satori about 50 years ago after reading an Alan Watts book I borrowed from a local library. Basically place a lit candle about 4 feet away slightly above eye level, sit comfortably (lotus position if possible), fix your gaze on the candle flame (colour and movement helps keep your attention), then concentrate on listening to your breathing, and dropping passing thoughts letting them go without attachment like passing clouds. Eventually gaps will appear, wider, wider, until one day - *@**#SHAZAM**!!!#%@* - a flash of mind-expanding consciousness - everything is connected - all fear of death evaporated - and for the next few days I could hear people's thoughts before they spoke them in household conversation. Decades later I read a book saying Gautama Buddha reached enlightenment in about 6 weeks - as did I - for me about 10 minutes a day. Simple but not easy - required dedicated concentration to keep returning to letting go of thoughts.
The story of tipping over the pitcher! Yakujo asked his pupils, "who can say what this is without calling its name!" So Isan the cooking monk tipped over the pitcher with his foot and said," This is empty like my mind and ready to be re-filled again! Namaste Peace Love and Harmony = Spiritual Enlightenment... not Death, Destruction and Doom!
A caveat, it's never not now so it will occur when it occurs and then you realize what it is to see out of a perspective not within time but the other way around , you see the construct of time among other things all within the moment knowing you're moving in and out of thought but always close enough to not get lost in time which is thought. All this is to say know the difference.
I really appreciate Alan Watts’ teachings being presented without annoying music behind it. It’s perfect this way.
@lucyinthesky444 Yes! I feel like the music takes away from his message. His teachings stand alone. ❤️
That way or this way, which one is it? Why does it matter?
yeah honestly i hate the ones with music. so distracting.
His ‘teachings’ such as they are ought to be borne out in his life, if his teachings carried any real weight of authenticity; as it was, they were not. He was the greatest of hypocrites and therefore his words are not to be heeded.
@SilverSurfer5150 ahh, so we only should listen to those who are fully self-actualized, have no addictions, and practice everything that they preach?
As a teenager living 75 miles N. Of San Francisco, radio station KSAN would broadcast Alan Watts lectures at night, I would fall asleep listening to his fabulous lectures.
Lucky you.
what year
Wow that’s amazing… I’m grateful to have many of his lectures available today, but there’s something about listening to it from the radio that feels so much more comforting to me.
I listened on Sunday mornings in S. F. Changed my life.
That’s pretty amazing…
Great teachers are rare these days - they seem to be more opinion mongers, podcasters, and influencers. Alan Watts was a gift to mankind. I'm grateful to him and TH-cam for what we gain from his teachings.
So going to ignore the fact he ended up dead in his own drunken vomit and clearly had no clue on how to reach the higher stages of enlightenment. How is that a Teacher?
@@MengzisDisciplethat doesn’t change the messages watts brought to us,he was brilliant ❤
@@zack-pt9wm Using drugs to reach kensho and then bragging to others how he had reached satori isn't brilliant--as most real Zen Buddhists and Taoists just laugh at his ignorance. Westerners just don't know any better. How can a non-wise man know if a person is wise or not....
@@zack-pt9wm The fact he was an alcoholic shows he was not in control--as alcoholism and depression are the results of too much dopamine (body) and not enough serotonin (mind).
Look up "Mahamudra" picture of path of enlightenment on internet (or Zen, "10 Ox Pictures). Bodily desires and emotions are represented by the "Monkey" and "Rabbit" (lust) in Mahamudra (by Ox in 10 Ox Pictures). Where the Elephant represents "Mind."
The monkey begins in charge of the Monk--leading the way, and is black in color. This represents the passions--pleasure/pain (the body). The starting point for most people. As the Path progresses the monkey gets lighter colored and is controlled and put at the back (until he just disappears--isn't thought about anymore). As the monk is no longer effected by these vices (dopamine-emotions--sugar) and is no just with following his clean mind (virtues--insula).
Allan Watt is not even past stage one. This is why real Buddhists and Taoists laugh at his claim. He wasn't in control of anything. He was an alcoholic and the monkey was riding him. He was also suffering from depression (the darkness of the elephant). Care to explain the picture where Watt reaches the top of the picture.
If you are a student--do you want the guy at the top to teach you, or the guy at the bottom? Westerners just have no clue there is a Path--and New Agers want to argue there is no difference between virtues and vices (between good and evil--although this discernment is wisdom in of itself). You can find a similar Path in the Tarot where the Four suits are the Four innate virtues (compassion, wisdom, righteousness, and truth).
And look at the Charioteer Card--the highest obtainment in the Tarot (Body and Mind) with Spirit/Reason controlling both. This is Taoism 101 btw. They have the same concept. Look at I-Ching and Yin/Yang symbol.
Yin--dual lines associated with Earth (pleasure/pain body needs) and Yang--single line (serenity of mind), associated with goodness and virtues. Where when body and mind are equally balanced. How do you argue someone without control of themselves has obtained this state, when they are clearly in-balanced. And yes alcoholism and depression are diseases and signs of mental sickness--not someone who is a Buddha. The guy was a con-artist.
@@MengzisDisciplewe all have fallen victims to vices. Regardless of his vices he had impressive knowledge. Take lessons from his teachings and not of his demise. Then again, take lessons from his demise as well
There is something so exquisitely sublime about Alan's voice. And coupled with the most entertaining and scholarly way he articulates concepts and truths, he is a delight to listen to.
A man of a bygone era - a more genteel, simple, and in some ways superior age. Alan represents something quintessentially English, but without the stuffiness. I wish I had someone like him as a friend. He is a rare breed. One of a kind really.
He is glad you are entertained with his program and persona. He finds your commenting nearly sublime. He wishes he has a fan like you back in the day. Good day goy, he would say.
That is because he has realized who he is. In other words, as i interpret the words in the Bible, he has found the Kingdom of Heaven, and that is why he sounds, talks, and thinks the way he does. I have been watching him for 24 years, and every talk of his opens some door inside of me. Incredible ❤️
@@theinfjgoyim5508 thanks for the lovely comment.
Agreed 👍 🙏😎
@@sakinasai9538 🙏
I had a friend who mistankely wandered onto Alan Watts' houseboat in Sausolito in 1970.
He was high on MDMA but was welcomed to have a discussion. We are all one.
Not me, I am too.
I had not yet heard of Watts but in 2000 when I was last in Sausalito the boat was still there. I was sort of struck by it and took a picture. I had no idea who lived there prior or what it represented.
Japanese is not my first language, but I studied it for some years and lived with a Japanese roommate in college. I had an experience one day where all the corners of my mind were talking to each other, and on contemplating the idea of awakening or the 'point' of meditation or being here now. I was having an internal experience; I was in a different incarnation, as a person who was born and lived in Japan my whole life, waiting for the train to arrive for my commute to school or work. The impression of a bird flew across my vision, and very absent-mindedly, I said to myself out loud' saaa, tori.' In Japanese, ’さあ、鳥’ means 'hmmm, a bird'. I pondered on it for a moment and started to laugh pretty hysterically. Now, any time I see a bird, I have a little echo of that moment, and I smile.
I put water out for birds :) they r thirsty
Nice
Great story! I think we all have these “mountain top” experiences-in which the whole panorama becomes clear- periodically…but the alert and/or lucky ones pay attention to them. Saaaa…tori!
Thank you.
@@kieranjohnston7550 Very very true. But it is also all about memory, recounting the experience but I know what you mean.
I love the quote " there is no key to the universe but that's OK the door isn't locked " beyondananda
Good one
There is no door, because you are the door.
Beyondananda ❤ l Love the quote and the Name!
Some some also call it permission slip...you give yourself permission slip.
The insight comes to you when you aren’t looking or trying to gain the insight. It’s Satori- a flash of lighting across your consciousness. Sudden enlightenment.
TEMPORARY but enlightenment nevertheless
Yes I had Satori and it’s indeed temporary, unforgettable anyhow
@@alanduff1054 like the clouds. Comes and goes
@@JechtNHhow did it come to you?
@@x-Musashi-x I’ll start off by mentioning I’ve been into meditation for many years so this might be one of the fruits.
It was an extremely stressful week, overwhelming day at work, everything went wrong. I was sleep deprived, had problems with my girlfriend, had to prepare for a weekend travel (and had no time to do that), sore from overtraining day before… basically I was miserable. After another soul crushing work meeting (I work from home) I laid on the floor, and started wondering - „why does it all have to be so difficult? Why does it all bother me so much? I know everything will turn out ok, it always does…” then it hit me out of nowhere - somehow in this moment I realised that all of this is a big cosmic joke - all of this even though seemingly difficult, is a big stage play of consciousness, consciousness playing hide and seek with itself. I burst out laughing like I never laughed before, deep belly laughter. My mind went blank and I kept laughing at myself for taking it so seriously. It lasted for about 3-5 minutes until I was too achy from the laughter.
After that for a few days I was in a state of great peace and presence that nothing could disturb. Even headaches, further undersleeping, travels and so on. When I met with my girlfriend day later she noticed something different about me. She couldn’t get away from me and said my eyes are different and my kisses feel literally magical - small kiss was so energetic she was almost fainting. There was also her brother present who has some semi-metaphysical abilities. He also noticed something was different with me. He calibrated my current level of consciousness (concept from David R. Hawkins, he’s heavy into it). On the scale of 1-1000 where enlightenment is 700+, he was shocked to calibrate me at 1000 in that moment.
Somehow I knew this will go away, even though it lasted for days. When it was gone I went back to my old self but I’ll never forget that experience. I truly believe that was a temporary glimpse of enlightenment and I hope to get back there and this time remain forever.
its not the reading or the logic that gets you to deeply understand something, but the aware and conscious experience and feeling that trancends and enlightens you
If you talk to a Pineapple it will enlighten you
@@fredrosa3000 go troll someone else fucktard .
I love the way you phrased this comment. I woke up around 6 or 7 months ago while in the throes of a fentanyl addiction and, very shortly after, when I started my detox, I started writing down Everything. My thoughts were literally just pouring out through my fingertips, and now I'm finding that everything I've been writing more or less falls in line with Buddhist philosophy, some of it verbatim. One of the concepts I've been writing extensively about is the three parts of Our mind and the part each plays in Our human experience: Intuition, Logic, and feeling/emotion or The Soul as I like to call it. When I was in active addiction I felt that my Soul was completely MIA in all decision making, which inevitably led me to do some very hurtful things to others that I would have never done otherwise. In most cases I would say that having all 3 parts at the helm is the recipe for Your best outcome, but maybe in this instance giving Logic a break might not be such a bad idea. Using intuition, we know what is being said about enlightenment, awakening etc, and We all want to experience it, but maybe Logic is getting in the way. Something to think about, definitely going into my writings. Thanks for the inspiration!
Alan Watts has a remarkable knack for unraveling complex philosophical concepts and making them relatable to everyday life. In this talk, he beautifully explores the depths of Zen and the wisdom contained within "The Gateless Gate." His explanations of satori, that moment of enlightenment and profound awakening, are truly captivating. I highly recommend this video to anyone seeking inner peace and a deeper understanding of the profound teachings of Zen. Watts' unique perspective will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Short, but deep quote: "Become what you are." -Alan Watts
It’s a famous line of Nietzche’s.
@@gabboagonistes And it closely resembles that of Lao Tzu: "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."
You're already there
but he also said there is no ego
so you become nobody
and that's the wrong answer obviously
@@szymonbaranowski8184 how so I wonder
The gate symbolizes the perceived self that one seeks to overcome in order to arrive at 'awakening'. But that self does not really exist and realizing that is the awakening. The gate turns out to be gateless✨✨✨
Like the door that has no way to open it ..unless you just walk in to it ...and go through to the other room..AWARENESS...
THAT is awakening . !!!
How can the self not exist? I think, therefore I am?
@@matthewlawton9241 I can't imagine any one sentence/statement that has confused people more than "I think, therefore I am".. Especially philosophically gifted people that has yet to start their road to spirituality.. It just confuses people...
If that statement were true, then let me ask you: Do you die whenever you are "in the now" / experiencing pure presence? (i.e. not thinking)
Well no, of course not... Quite the contrary! You see, the "I" or"self" is just a label created by your mind/ego/society.. You can CERTAINLY exist without it.. And you, and everyone do! It is a matter of "in and out" if you will..
This is also the point of meditation. Not to necessarily get rid of thoughts, but to realize that you are not your thoughts, because "you" in that sense - doesn't exist!
What you are is the pure conciousness behind this! The conciousness/presence that is experiencing the mind thinking:)
Once one realizes this, suffering and any other ego-based problems will diminish and have no power anymore! (and btw, this can not be realized through the mind by thinking.. You can only do it through experience until you "get it"). It can not be teached, only pointed towards! 🙏🙃
@@matthewlawton9241
No, the correct statement is just: I am
@@matthewlawton9241 That's just the mind thinking the self exists. Go beyond the thinking mind.
I love when you can find an Alan Watts recording where he talks in this more intimate, quieter tone. It’s like a warm blanket to my ears!
Such a great talk too.
Such a great analogy.
i'm afraid that some of these new rare talks are actually AI generated, but i agree it sounds nice
@@OP-lk4tw this is him though. I've been listening to this man for almost a decade. You can't mistake his voice
@@OP-lk4tw you can hear the opening of his mouth and his breaths
@@OnyxAmethystMidnight oh you should see one of AI with his voice, it sounds almost perfect already
The most relaxing voice ever, listen to it while sleeping
Many years ago I was watching a freight train roll by in Indianapolis. On the last box car some wag had painted the words “Obvious but unseen.” I have never forgotten that.
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It's really so, "obvious but unseen" and that's beautiful, love you, thanks for sharing.
I saw painted on a rock wall in Utah, circa 1972, the words "Stoned God".
I like trains too man.
I love when you find new rare allan watts speeches especially in different tones and ages
🙏👌
How old was he here ? You would say?
I have had one out of body experience. I had been meditating for weeks. I tried to meditate for at least an hour at a time. Suddenly I lost all the heaviness of life. There was a lightness and.joy that flooded me. Everything became humorous. There was no seriousness. I felt completely free.
It only lasted for a flash but I had a taste of transcendence.
I have those all th etime...it is called Jesus...He says give me all your heavy burdens.
I had the same thing. Laughed for months.. But it was diagnosed as a stroke. And it lasts until today :) It's funny to me, like most things, that what one calls satori, the other calls brain damage. It has its perks.
I had this revelation after three years of practising mindfulness meditation. It took me long enough, but the best way I can explain it, even though it technically defies description, is that when we encounter something - whether through our senses or as thoughts and emotions - there is no entity "experiencing" it. We actually ARE the experience itself. It's comparable to picturing oneself as a boat floating on a river, yet in reality, there is no boat, only the river. What's amusing is that this realization cannot be gradually learned; it's more like a sudden switch. There are two things I still fail to understand, though. The illusion of my ego comes back whenever I relapse to the norma" way of thinking, i.e. not being aware for lack of a better word. I don't think it's possible to work, have a family and socialize while constantly maintaining the state of being disillusioned. This, in turn, results in having desires, even though there's no one who has them, so it would be more appropriate to say to become desires instead of to have them, but I digress. My point is that this realisation isn't as life-changing as I expected it to be.
When You surgically excluded the boat, it hit me with analogy to flesh and deep mind levels: flesh and matter are the boat. Comprehensible.
River by being unatainable and everlasting tells us that there are unexplored levels of mind that need to be reached for the mind's unatainability
It’s all fine and dandy the pursuit of meaning, but ultimately a fruitless journey when one realises that the destination one is seeking is in fact the same place at which one departed.
It is. Find your balance through no fear
Part of it is also remembering and discovering who and what you are and truly self discovery on what you as your self means. Who are you really. Truly. At the deepest. Not who you want to be. Or could grow to be. Or currently think to be. But your truest nature. Your real form
@@girlplanetboy
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
T.S. Elliot
NO ONE HAS EVER SHIFTED MY AWARENESS OF SELF AND THE REALITY AROUND ME QUITE LIKE ALAN WATTS. THANK YOU SIR!
You're not a human experiencing the universe, you're the universe experiencing life through human perspective.
- 🍑 ii
High school in the early 70’s was particularly difficult for a high-masking autistic female such as myself. Alan Watts on KMET at 2am awoke me from sleep and helped to retain a sense of sanity in a world of confusion and misunderstandings. I was having OOB experiences and at one point a near-death experience and only one person, a neighbor I knew was studying Eckankar that I had spoken with about my spirit guides visiting and leaving the body. Where I lived in Los Angeles County was mostly Catholic so this is where I sang and listened to priests lecture (not all bad), but not addressing anything experienced spiritually as a gnostic and metaphysist.
As soon as I heard Alan's voice I knew this is where I belonged and would learn, he was amazingly intelligent and soothing and made me laugh when struggling to understand the world around and beyond me. Thank you Jeff Gonzer for playing those great recordings. They led the way for a lost and lonely teen and continue to lead her inner being. It wasn't until well after Alan Watts passed that I saw a photo of him and was I surprised! He didn't have a long dark beard and wasn't at all burly as he was in my imagination, nothing like my philosophy teacher Mr. Chic! Again he taught me about perceptions. He had appeared in my mind as my only reference. There could be no greater honor than to meet him one day after crossing over and now I'm finally getting closer to this possibility and am looking forward to it. I'd dearly love to offer him a hug and my sincerest thanks for all he knew and unknowingly did for me.
I'm sorry to hear you are leaving this earth?
@@zomaarwat33she was a teenager in the 70s, dummy. Do the math! She's almost 70 now. And she said "closer to this possibility", not that she's about to die rn 😅
~He Got it!😉🙏🏽
Hello fellow high-masking autist. Ditto for me. Alan helped me get over a lot of the religious abuse i went through as a kid.
@@fairuzfaatin6870 She's not alone, now's the time for filling in the details. The terrible thing back then is we weren't told the truth, but found it despite them. One of these, as far as I'm concerned, is correcting the shrinks on the nature of high delivery - they know next to nothing about it. Yale's Head of the new Genius School is somewhat approachable, but the problem there is that it's essentially innate: I was trained in perception, and my metamorphic experience was at the hands of the Church of England, adding huge pluses, but based on potential. The common ground is Lao Tzu's "Blessed are the meek", about 200 years before the Sermon on the Mount: we now know the Silk Road was thriving in his day.
You know you're listening to quality when 30 minutes feels like 3 minutes.
The timeless time
And you know you are listening to garbage when 30 minutes seems like 3 hours.
@@SilverSurfer5150what i felt... 😁
Love Alan Watt's voice and laughter. Read him in the 70s, good stuff.
I was gifted this book by my grandmother for my 14th birthday back in 1995. While I didnt understand it in the slightest at the time, I was captivated. Nearly 30 years later, I still turn to it frequently and go deeper each time. Thank you for sharing this exploration by Alan Watts - I hadn't heard this talk before and appreciate his insights.
Happened to me after reading one of these stories at a Buddhist Temple during a backpacking trip, didn't think too much of it, then it hit me on the bus trip home. Profound and scary
Thank you for sharing!
@Dying Persona not during, but after. Took me around 3 days to assimilate this insight, then to acclimatize and go back to everyday life.
But later, it feels quite freeing. I genuinely enjoy the human experience overall.
Weve got this..😊😊❤❤
@@greghuntington9277 but your mind and heart received the messages and what was said. Did it make sense..or not ??
Your choice..
I love how we all love Allan Watts.
So true
He is as present as ever
A mind for all times
No he isn't . A kind im not his
God’s spirit is as present as ever. AW’s mind was a mess. And he was a hypocrite. He did not practice what he preached.
it's so easy to forget when you go again into life....
as it should.. hide and seek.. round and round.. lost and found
I never really understood the deeper meaning / feeling, but for some reason, being older, I think I really get it now.
Zen really gets me and I love it.
There is no 'me' to get ;)
@@emotionwavethere’s just no wrong answers, though, on a spiritual journey. If the ego hasn’t dissolved? Doesn’t make it any less real or potent. Pointing out a construct? Your ego was responding to the person mentioning his/hers! :) always a paradox. That last line might even be perfect; as if to say I am source, not a separate thing: which is an illusion. “We are here to awake from our illusion of separateness” ❤
"He is so conscious of reality that he is never fooled by the illusions of life." And TH-cam picks that moment for a commercial break. Some fashionable thing with wild thumping music. That gave me a belly laugh.
Every time I’m about to attain satori,another advertisement pops up
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Enter Zen from there.
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Laugh at it, dance to it 🎉 but don't buy anything lol
I was reluctant to begin my day, which is against my current mindset, call it anti-lazy for lack of a better term. ... I have to work on the cooling system of car, to drive the tools I need to another job... trying to prolong procrastination I came up with several minutes of fodder centered around me losing a finger. Before beginning work I felt I needed some motivation, so I did a lil exercise and listen to Alan Watts and the gateless gate. As I point at my at pontiac, the day is yours. Thank you.
Anti-lazy is a very Dutch mindset, we call it Calvinism.. having to be useful or suffering guilt. Amazing mindfuck.
When the teacher is ready,the student appears.. that growth is symbiotic..
Many wither on the vine for lack of teaching, and worse, false teaching.
😂 it's the other way around
@@mryesyes Not in the real world. My own test for Mastery sorted out the victim of a con. I did get to complete the Mahatma's unfinished business along the way, leaving me wondering what a billion Buddhists had been doing. My conclusion was that they were more akin to his murderer than to him.
Amusingly, I was raised in the next village over from him.
Haven't heard this specific speech of his before. It's great😊
I was about to say the same thing. Only 5 minutes in but it is so interesting.
Maybe it's AI generated
@@DannyMazor No
@@DannyMazor That's what I wanted to say, at this point, we don't know anymore.
@@DannyMazorthinking the same. This will probably happen more and more as well
"So obvious its difficult to see" is essentially the same mentality at the core of all philosophy. And poetry really. To reduce something (not in insult). To reduce something to its most essential parts while being able to keep the same idea as a whole. Tact. I think it comes after the 1st and 2nd flow state. Like compounding then compacting beautiful complexities(even ugly ones) and then going over the top of the hurdle and looking at it all from above(below, and outside) while understanding(seeing) all its insides as well as how it acts in motion and not just this single moment(history and future). Then you come to some moment of clarity where it becomes almost an automatic function. Like how a piano player learns a riff of music. Where they can thoughtlessly play it. But not with both hands. Then the left hand learns a rhythm for the riff to be played on top of. And now it becomes conscience again. Then that must become an automatic function. Then after THAT we arrive at being able to talk while playing a piece of music with all automatic functions below you. And finally not only talk but actually conversate while playing. Completely out of rhythm, completely out of key. Not just babble. But to take in what another person is saying and thoughtfully rebuttal. At that point you know the music so well someone could actually knock you out and your fingers may still be playing the piece. Your bones, your grey matter, your muscles really really are the music. I am not this good. But i am saying with life. Its like you have to come full circle back to almost ignorance. You watch someone play the piano like background music, that is something so obvious you dont grasp it. Maybe you pass it every day. Like why we have fingernails or were all told to buckle up, drive safe and dont be distracted but they can spend millions on making billboards specifically trying to distract you and make you insecure about something so you can buy their products. You just dont question it bc it was always there and life kept happening so you let it go. Then after you go through it all like the piano player you become almost like a god over the musical piece you are playing since you create maintain and alter it but youre not just in it youre also above it observing it and yourself, time, space, vibrations. Timing, note accuracy, tuning. You become a new type of ignorant. A 2nd or even 3rd flow state. You have like 3 brains. One is a computer. One is a child. And one is a director. And the director was the you from the beginning but you were just untrained in your own thoughts. I think in a very complex way, this is what he means by the its so obvious you have to understand it. If you actually thought about every note on the piano instead of the ones required to play the piece and you thought about everything with no context you couldn't even start playing it. You are collecting and applying accurate information at an incredible pace. And from multiple avenues. But its all cherry picked information also. Quality. Then you arrive back at the same "hes just playing piano". The words dont describe all the inner workings bc its the same exact statement. Watts talks a lot about not letting life be always labeled by words in your thinking, this is very important. I used to not be able to think with words. And i knew myself very well. But was bad at explaining. As an adult i learned to prethink everything i said and filter it into words before i said it very quickly whether it registered emotionally or not it was factual. But now i realize if words have no emotional context(content) then arent they meaningless anyway? Now i have trouble thinking about who i really am. I knew before i asked myself who i was. Ever other people knew i knew myself very well and would tell me they were jealous or something. I scratched my head. I didnt understand how you couldn't know yourself bc youre always you. I took that for granted. Its easy to actually never be you at all. And the longer you arent you the harder it is to get back. You cant really go back anyway youd have to refind the new path and everything that you were cant be experienced. You cant be 10 year old you, and then spend 5 years lost. Then be 11 year old you. You have to now be 15 year old you. It steals your time like depression date rapes you. And you dont even really know why. And its checkmate bc thinking about it is the snare that gets you on the hamster wheel.
Hungry eat, tired sleep.
1. Remember to always pray to the father when ever anger arises in situations of intense distress or self induced "you do stupid things then stupid things will happen to you".
2. Pray for those around you who have not yet noticed the cycle shituations that are making it's appearance such as opportunities knocking at a door. And do these in secret don't make them known to those around you because they can bring negative energy that will cause deflection such as you not being focused on your mindfulness.
3. You can practice mindfulness by taking the time to notice the little sounds you don't hear in an Instrumental or hip hop beat. They will be the sounds in-between the sounds.
4. Practice being real with yourself first it will become a habit that you do when you are being real with others.
5. Karma knowing and realizing my actions create karma.
6. Compassion, it's the small things that count and the big things that go unappreciated but keep you on the right path to showing others that you can be honest with others and you can trust they will not use manipulative selfishness for gaining control and personal gain.
7. I came into this world just like I came into this world the last time I came into this world and I will show others the love they deserve and show others there are others out there that will be like I am and i was.
8. Time isn't a concern for you to be concerned with, you should be concerned about how much time you might have in debt with the Father.
9. What I cause will always have an effect, if I cause one to fall I will too, if I cause one to rise I will too.
10. There is no such thing as I already know that, there is a such thing as the teacher showing the learner that there is always something to learn.
LOL, shituations. I know what you mean!
Wonderful speech about "WHAT WHICH IS" or "THE UNSPEAKABLE", "THE UNTHINKABLE "
Alan Watts wherever you are... thank you
You’re welcome
Alan Watts died years ago
@@skygazer6898 nah bro is eternal
We owe you for uploading this historic document.
Lol, mo we don't. we owe our gratitude but as of this year all Alan Watts lectures became public domain.
@@robertkelley5144 dude, let me joke in public just for once...
All words are but symbols twice removed from reality. Are we more than they? Thank you, Alan. Your teachings will live long and help to enlighten many.
I‘m now in the middle of this video & I‘m totally overwhelmed… u can sense the deeper Message
You don’t think u feel it
Thank you for sharin i really appreciate it:)
VERY BEAUTIFUL TALK... I WAS PRACTICING FOR 30 YEARS... I STILL HAVE MY FIRST BOOK.. ZEN MIND BEGINNERS MIND..... BUT.... MY SATORI ARRIVED IN CATHOLIC CHURCH.... I HAVE A VERY STRONG EXPERIENCE, AND I CAN'T GO BACK.... ALDOW, MY EXPERIENCE WITH ZEN HAS BEEN VERI IMPORTANT.... ALL MY RESPECT TO YOU.. BLESS YOU🙏❤️
that whole book is in its title
Reciting the koan,
Ruminating endlessly;
I kick the bedpost.
Alan described something that is "beyond words" now that is talent. You are what is the present moment, which is always shifting. Central point to zen: reality is as it actually is... unexplainable, beyond words
You are change wanting to remain the same
@@Ludifant well not exactly, I would love to learn a lot of things like how to speak French so that would be wanting change.
What's looking is what you are looking for. St Francis of Assisi
So relaxing to listen to and indeed embedded consciousness in reality. I also appreciate the comments. Everyone has their own perspective, as we come as one.
Here's a little funny story from Alan Watts, the renowned philosopher and speaker:
Once upon a time, there was a man who was extremely concerned about finding the meaning of life. He went from one guru to another, attended countless spiritual retreats, and read every self-help book he could get his hands on. But no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find the answer he was seeking.
One day, he stumbled upon a wise old sage sitting under a tree. Excitedly, he approached the sage and asked, "Oh wise one, can you tell me the meaning of life?"
The sage looked at him with a mischievous smile and said, "Ah, my friend, life is like a cup of tea."
Perplexed, the man replied, "A cup of tea? How is life like a cup of tea?"
The sage replied, "Well, when you pour tea into a cup, the cup becomes the vessel that holds the tea. Similarly, life fills you with experiences, adventures, and emotions. But just as you don't cling to the cup after you finish your tea, you shouldn't cling to life. Savor it, enjoy it, but don't hold on too tightly."
The man pondered the sage's words for a moment and then asked, "But what happens when the cup is empty?"
The sage laughed and replied, "Ah, my friend, when the cup is empty, it's time to get up, go to the kitchen, and pour yourself another cup of tea!"
And with that, the man realized that the search for the meaning of life was not about finding a single profound answer, but rather about embracing the ever-changing and unpredictable journey itself.
Remember, life is like a cup of tea-enjoy it while it's hot, but don't forget to refill your cup when it's empty.
@Oatmeal Time!
"You see, my dear friend, growing tired of tea is simply a sign that you have transcended the superficial attachment to its taste. It is a natural progression in the ever-changing dance of life. Just as a child outgrows their favorite toy, you have outgrown the need for tea to bring you contentment. This is an invitation to explore new flavors and experiences, to embrace the vastness of the world beyond the teacup.
Life is like a flowing river, and our tastes and preferences are like the currents that change over time. When we cling too tightly to any particular experience, we risk limiting our capacity for growth and discovery. So, if tea no longer entices your palate, rejoice in this opportunity for expansion!
Perhaps it's time to savor the aroma of coffee, immerse yourself in the art of wine tasting, or explore the subtle nuances of herbal infusions. Embrace the variety of life's offerings, for it is through exploration and open-mindedness that we truly discover ourselves.
Remember, the joy lies not in the tea itself, but in the act of sipping, in the present moment of appreciating the taste, the warmth, and the company it brings. So, whether you find solace in tea or venture beyond its comforting embrace, may you cultivate a spirit of curiosity and gratitude for the ever-changing flavors of existence."
Cups leak,break and sometimes spill over.
Always remember to sip from the saucer ●¿●
@@Noshyac
"Why fuss over a leaky cup when the vast cosmic saucer offers an endless supply of spills, breaks, and sips to tickle our existence?
Embrace the chaos, my friend, and relish in the delightful mess of life's saucerful moments."
@@pattern18 Endless trails of words, leading back upon themselves.
This makes one sense of introspective understanding in why love is so frightening more often than none less real when in fact in finding love or antiquating what my goals were accentuated upon my current chapter of spiritual transfiguration seems less and less a dream and more so a actualization in light of my previous monuments of self doubt, chronic insecurity, collective loathing of all things which better and strengthen me.
Great video and description. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
This is great. Alan Watts' voice without reverb. Thank you.
And any overpowering cheesy music. Just the man himself- always enough
@@easterislandhead9579 Except for the "psychedelic" videos. Most annoying.
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Like Wisdom, I have my favorite story. Men come to the Buddhist temple and ask to be disciples to the master.
The master asks them one question: "What is the sound of one hand clapping".
One after another say I do not know but I will ponder your question until I get an answer.
The master gives each a task like sweeping, cleaning, and cooking.
As he gets to the last man, he asks the same question.
That man removes his sandals and places them on his head.
The master smiles and states you will be my disciple.
The man had realized, if you ask a silly question, you get a silly answer.
Not entirely. Consider Musashi's empty hand technique. Force of mind solves the conflict.
Sorry, no cigar.
The sound of one hand clapping is obviously a waterfall on the arctic. I don't see how anyone could miss that.
Thank-you i love Allan Watts
Thank you for uploading. Don't delete this ever
Once my best friend burned his face on fire with a huge flame. Inside me a voice said “don’t panic” I jumped on him and put him out. He said after that he saw death, and he will either come back a monster or an angel. Next day we found a book about Tibetan Buddhism which led us to Zen. After rushing him to the hospital we came back to our college home with other friends and luckily he just had to wear a bandage on his face and gotten no scars. This happened 26 years ago. Since then my friend went on to change the world for the better. And I finally know now. Or at least have an inkling of understanding, where that voice within my chest came from.
thank you for sharing!💚
Your inner God/ conscious!??😊
@@wakeup2realityostriches universal benevolence. Whatever it was it saved our lives.
Voice is of millions of years of hard-honed evolutionary survival & love-of-friends instinct. Bravo for heeding.
in that moment you gave up prefering other than what is
In the Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee writes extensively on his thoughts pertaining to this very book and this modality of philosophy when internalized and taken root - grokked, as it were. His name for his self-derived form of martial arts - Jeet Kune Do is a metaphor for The Gateless Gate. It translates to The Path without a Path, or The Way that is not The Way. I love Alan, he's guided me on many adventures; psychically, entheogenically, and spiritually. Rest well brother, your disciples grow in your absence.
very cool
Wow amazing and stunning movie. Hats off to all who played and amazing role. Specially Hope.
It is always after you have read the book or listened to someone who is trying to make you understand new information that you realize that at first it doesn’t make sense but as you think you gain insight into the message that he has created
Making sense is just a sensation. A mindset with which we can look out. Understanding just means you stopped looking.
Satori is one of those little unknown words that I absolutely love.
now You have to ask Yourself... this "I" that You mention... what, or who... is this "I"?
@@etyrnal Yeah been down that road a few times. For now we play the game.
@@etyrnal conciousness
@@m.ockthem9177 undifferentiated awareness
direct knowing
@@etyrnal yeah offcourse ,. However words cannot truly describe it, it is our connection with god/nature/universe all the same.
Ive lived a good fun life. Ski bum. Im older now. I had my first awakening early in life. Im having my third now. Im living in my truck that broke down when i drove it across the country to do snow removal in Lake Tahoe. Ive not had the deapth of pain and fear than i had. Through the valleys life throws at us. Im more grounded than ive been my whole life. Because of the pain and this mans words. I think ive finally figured out how to care less. If gone low enough and scared enough to find my true person that is just observing. Not pushing and pushing. No fear. Had to tell someone. So if you read this whole thing thanks! 😂😂 thank you Allen. Cant wait feel your energy when I get there. Listen to Allen while keeping up with James web telescope. Man... Wow!
I got more out of taking a swim in the stunning Adriatic Sea this summer and the connection to nature than I did out of listening to this.
Show off!
Brilliant. That is exactly what this talk is saying. You are probably one of the few listening to this tape that experienced the point of it.
well, duh, of course.. now get out of the water
You got a memory, that blocks your perception of now. Judging one moment to be superior than another. There is only one moment. But it is nice to swim too :)
“It is better to see the face than to hear the name.” Directness and immediacy are better than tales of directness and immediacy.
Brilliant ! Thank you
a story written by Franz Kafka comes to my mind.
A man had been walking around a foreign city when he suddenly realised that it was already late and he had to head for the station. It was at this point when he discovered that he had wandered far and didn't know the way back to the station. Running around ever more panicking he saw, to his relief, a policeman standing at the corner. He walked up to the policeman and asked for advice.
"From me you ask the way?"
"Yes, as I can't find it on my own"
"Give up, give up", said the policeman and turned around with a wide swing, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.
Guess you can't judge a book by its Kafka.
Giving up is one of the most profound things you',ll certainly do. So it will be alright in the end. You can't always get what you want, but you can always give up. Realising that makes suffering bearable.
The Pig King shall set us free!!!!! He has already defeated the turtle Lord, the Bearded Dragon Tyrant. Next he shall overthrow humanity on this planet, and usher in a golden age of understanding and enlightenment. You heard it here first
I met the void inside me once through meditating and shrooms. It was just me with no ego, no fear or doubt or wants, just calmly floating in the universe of forms.
Did the experience continue after? Can you 'switch' to that state without shrooms?
@@dunnun you can yes, practice transcendental meditation , I've had it through just meditation.
There is no "me" without ego. Me is the essence of ego.
I'm sure the bony children eating rocks in Yemen will also consider this to be equally profound.
@@threestars2164
KARMA my friend ,
KARMA .
Its actually so obviously..clear...thx 4 sharing some timeless Truth. Aum
How do you comunicate so much beauty? It's Incredible. I just look at it and it brings me to tears. Because I'm looking at it and I'm looking at myself. Yeah you've never really seen porn until you've seen it on Alan Watts. Until you recognize that it's you and that's basically what Infinity is. Sort of like I love you, no I love you, no I love you, no I love you, no I love you more, I love you more, I love you more. Who can love who more? And whoever can love who more is God. You see that long laundry list of stuff about you that you don't love. God loves all of it. I'm sorry for not loving more, that's the only thing you have to be sorry about. Thank you. Thank You For Love! And at this point you realize that that's it, that's the point. That's the only lesson in life. That's my only job. Is to love. Everything else is idiocy and then what you do is you say I love you. For the first time in your life you say I love you because you really understand what that phrase means and you fall in love with God. But as it throws it out there, it's gentle so he throws it out there but then you say oh I can't love it and then what God will say in return is, it's okay. I love that you are not capable of love. I love that. And when that hits you. That's what fills you with enough love to overcome your resistance to love even that next level thing that you could do. No it can't be love. Of course it's love! what else could it be! It's love! No oh my God this is impossible! Of course it's love how could it be anything else!? How could I be so stupid as to think it's anything else. And God is like of course it's love.
Well..quite amazing breakdown... appreciative!
I shit you not. I was attempting to think philosophically without the commentary of videos influencing my thoughts. And I was stuck on LOVE, I said to myself “everything we do as humans is rooted in love” then I thought love and hate and said to myself “energy is energy, Love and Hate are one in the same” because it’s all energy 😮
your words spoke to me more than this video.
Awakening is freedom from all concepts
And then turning over to sleep some more.
100% is the technique,very accurate.
I refer to it as opening someone's present. Ruining their own experience of self discovery.
Much love and respect ✌️
Meanwhile I like to play with the wrapping paper.
" Let action not words be your adorning." Baha'u'llah
Gracias por compartir esto. ❤
To me, this is called the Holy Spirit, seeing directly in the Creators work, all around us. 🕊
What a fantastic lecture!
Jesús also indicated in his own way that reality is the peace that passes all understanding
His key comes from Lao Tzu, two hundred years later, "Blessed are the meek". We now know the Silk Road was thriving then, as the Chinese thought Rome has its own silk industry, when in reality they were reprocessing Chinese silk with better spinning technology. I was faced with the Reiki dichotomy when, guided into defence diplomacy by a spiritual vocation which saw me tasked to complete Gandhi's unfinished work, a path laid down before my parents met, someone spotted I have a Reiki master's aura, which proved true- I switched an aspirant's powers on in a controlled setting, in the Harry Edwards Healers Sanctuary, during an open day. They'd paid for training, but it hadn't happened, I sat in on a meditation, sounded the room, mostly grey self-powered practitioners, but a hole across the room, so I offered power with the prayer that if it was intended, let it be taken, and it was. I sat back quietly and waited, the meditation ended, any questions. A hand shot up on the far side, I've never come out of a meditation tingling before, is this normal. I intervened immediately, confessing, and convening a private session afterwards, when the background came out, so we had one happy staffer with a new student, one happy student with a gift, and one thoughtful transcendent Christian, who's now reduced it to a basic, meridian training in the acupuncture school, an enhancement, a diplomat's long-range empathy, and the mastery, a transcendant's access to numinous power. The Christian virtue is that repentant confession is the best way of cleaning the channels.
@@JelMain what does all that mean
@@commenteroftruth9790 Religions have a long heritage of exclusivity. On my way up, I frequently found myself at odds with Christian control freaks who had issues with my involvement in the military, and use of Zen meditative techniques. It turned out my Christian vocation gave me Reiki masterhood, coming from a background almost identical with Usui's circuit, allowing me to understand the ostensible dichotomy in that healing skill, with Buddhists and Christians each claiming the other is a fraud. I certainly loathe the entire money-making venality, a major barrier to mastery - but then again, I did complete Gandhi's unfinished business. What it showed me is that the numinous is not the exclusive domain of either, although the repentant confession is one heck of a way to clean my channels.
The idea that Christ was pure-blood Jewish started to come unstuck when I started researching the zen roots of this, in Daoist thinking. I am the way, the truth and the light - isn't that a daoist statement? Then I discovered Lao Tsu's critiques in the tao te i-ching, and started to wonder about an earlier input from that thinking. In those days, we thought there was no cultural passage east-west at that time, we've since discovered there was.
@@commenteroftruth9790 Nothing. Just another ego shouting into the void.
@@Bazravish69 No I re-read it. They are speaking of their grown abilities in terms of spiritual healing and connection. They are also speaking about their troubles with monetization of spiritual practices and their irritation with the percieved necessity in taking sides between spiritual beliefs.
I dont know what gandhis unfinished business is. I don't know how your soul is considered for Mastery. I don't know what the numinous is. And I don't know how healing abilities function. Probably generic chakra flow spirit connection stuff where the specifics aren't very specific lol.
To all negative commenters, in order for you to hate here, you must hate a part of yourself and project it onto this video. Hope it makes you feel better to insult, as I get a great deal of benefit from other Alan Watts videos, and yes, i find this one lacking, so I move on... expectations. If you expect greatness here and do not get it, it might be you that is not great, maybe. No offense intended, I was a master of hatred, I lived it, now, moved a little beyond, not enough, just a start...
Responding to.. or even ignoring hate has the same motivation as the hate itself.
I like this video a lot.
Thank you so so much!!!!!
You can only feel it ..😊❤👋😁👍
I got to satori about 50 years ago after reading an Alan Watts book I borrowed from a local library. Basically place a lit candle about 4 feet away slightly above eye level, sit comfortably (lotus position if possible), fix your gaze on the candle flame (colour and movement helps keep your attention), then concentrate on listening to your breathing, and dropping passing thoughts letting them go without attachment like passing clouds.
Eventually gaps will appear, wider, wider, until one day - *@**#SHAZAM**!!!#%@* - a flash of mind-expanding consciousness - everything is connected - all fear of death evaporated - and for the next few days I could hear people's thoughts before they spoke them in household conversation. Decades later I read a book saying Gautama Buddha reached enlightenment in about 6 weeks - as did I - for me about 10 minutes a day.
Simple but not easy - required dedicated concentration to keep returning to letting go of thoughts.
so if the gate is gateless...
The gate is confusion.
Clarity is gateless.
Then one is enlightened…
There is no gate 😉
Walk straight through, without fear
😅
Listening to Watts talk about Satori is like someone describing the beauty of the moon to you.
Mesmerising.....what an amazing man was Alan Watts
"...and ever since he has had brainless disciples."
😂 I got the belly laugh. Thank you for not explaining it further 👍
The story of the picture when he kicked it over, I went Ooh! got it! 😮😊❤🎉
I love this man. Very poignant about his drawing you away from satori.
Wonderful thank you
"the goose is out" it came to me of a sudden when I was not even thinking about, at least not consciously.
I am told that a man of enlightenment cannot explain the state of enlightenment as well as someone who is unenlightened but very close to it.
No?
enlightment is same as bliss, happy
I can never explain how I see the world. Does that count? I am always awake, because I am so damn enlightened. Called insomnia.
I don’t get the finger one at all haha hopefully someday. Some click and some don’t and it is kind of like getting a joke.
Epic. Thank you.
Greatest mind if the modern era
Up there with Ram Dass for me
So when seek for an ego or self and find neither…Who or what is it that is perplexed, disappointed or terrified by this realization?
Inspired to ask my dog to show me his mind... blank stare & cocked head from him, LOL here 😊🐕
True presence ☺️
Or was he reflecting your mind?
Incredible explanation. I recommend 'Gateless Gatecrashers' and their app which is full of pointers.
And I recommend the explanation of 101 blonde jokes.
@@Ludifant nice one
The story of tipping over the pitcher!
Yakujo asked his pupils, "who can say what this is without calling its name!" So Isan the cooking monk tipped over the pitcher with his foot and said," This is empty like my mind and ready to be re-filled again!
Namaste
Peace Love and Harmony = Spiritual Enlightenment... not Death, Destruction and Doom!
However, even the latter has it's place. 70 years of peace has been torn down by malevolence, on one side, and idleness on the other.
To find peace of mind can be a kind of a luxury. For some it's dysfunctional families, and for some to fill their belly
A caveat, it's never not now so it will occur when it occurs and then you realize what it is to see out of a perspective not within time but the other way around , you see the construct of time among other things all within the moment knowing you're moving in and out of thought but always close enough to not get lost in time which is thought. All this is to say know the difference.
Knowing difference is thinking, not thinking is knowing. That is the difference.
The comments section of this video at least must be removed, just to hear Alan and make no comments...
There are two options; 1. Don't read the comments. 2. Don't comment. Why deny those who like to read and make comments the pleasure of doing so?
dissecting a frog and explaining a joke are similar as ; we understand them better but they won't survive the process
Oh, you can keep a frog alive while dissecting it. Ye of little faith
this video is blowing my mind ❤️