Alan Watts: Philosophy of the Tao

Alan Watts on the Philosophy of the Tao – Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 29 - Hosted by [his son] Mark Watts
(Be Here Now Network) Premiered March 28, 2024: Alan Watts - Being in the Way. Join us on a journey of contemplation and enlightenment in this captivating introduction to Taoism (which should not be mistaken for Buddhism).

Discover the profound wisdom of Lao Tzu and Taoist philosophy with Alan Watts as he invites us to embrace the course of nature (the path of least resistance).

Through insightful exploration, he delves into the timeless significance of Yin and Yang, illustrating their inseparable connection and guiding us toward a deeper understanding of harmony and balance in existence.

In this episode, Alan Watts speaks about

• Ancient Chinese philosophies
• How social institutions are mistaken for the real world
• The self
• Confucianism and the roles we play in life
• Taoism and the basic energy of the universe
• Tao as the force of nature
• How space and solid are two facets of one reality
• Yang and Yin, positive and negative, male and female
• Conscious dying and preparing to let go
• Acting in accordance with nature.

“Whereas the emphasis in the Confucian tradition in China is on interference to a large extent, keeping things in order, there is a certain anxiety about the whole thing, the emphasis of Taoism is to trust in the course of nature.”

– Alan Watts

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(@eaton55r) Alan Watts probably helped me the most with depression and anxiety. I am an alcoholic and would like to say Alan is, I think, a good example of how a person with amazing knowledge can be slowly pushed into ill health and poor judgement by alcohol. It slowly crippled my judgement, health and family. Now in recovery for 6 years I live with fear of the alcohol 'spirit' taking me over again like so many others. Please be ever so careful with alcohol and drugs they can crush anyone... Anyone!