Alan Watts
Alan Wilson Watts
1915-1973 • British-American
ZenTaoismPerennial Philosophy
British philosopher who interpreted Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. His lectures and books made Zen accessible to millions.
Key Works
- The Way of Zen
- The Book
- Lectures
- Out of Your Mind
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Quotes by Alan Watts
112 quotes“To know the world, look within.”
interiorityThe Book
“Trust the unfolding. The Tao is doing it.”
trustTao: The Watercourse Way
“Reality cannot be sliced.”
unityThe Book
“The whole drama of life is contained in one breath.”
breathOut of Your Mind
“Stillness is the source of all motion.”
stillnessTao: The Watercourse Way
“The wise effort lies in not effort.”
wu-weiTao: The Watercourse Way
“Reality is right under your nose.”
presenceThe Book
“Do not seek truth. Stop holding opinions.”
non-clingingThe Way of Zen
“Stop. Look. Listen. Be.”
presenceOut of Your Mind
“This game called life is the universe playing.”
playOut of Your Mind
“You are it. There is no other.”
unityThe Book
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