Today’s Wisdom
The Wisdom in Whimsy: Unveiling Zen Stories
Alan Watts had an eloquent way of encapsulating the essence of Zen through simple, everyday experiences. His articulation often helped pave a pathway from the mundane to the profound, uncovering the sacred in the secular, and the eternal in the temporal. Alan’s interpretations are especially illuminating regarding the playful and puzzling world of Zen stories.
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Alan Watts, the British philosopher and writer, had a unique perspective on death that was informed by his study of Eastern philosophy and spirituality. Watts believed that death was not something to be feared or avoided, but rather an integral part of the natural cycle of life.
According to Watts, our fear of death is rooted in our attachment to life and our ego’s desire for permanence. However, he argued that true liberation comes from accepting the impermanence of life and embracing the present moment.
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