Alan Watts reframes Buddhism and Zen as invitations to awaken by letting go, embracing impermanence, and meeting life as it truly is.
From Understanding Buddhism and Zen on youtu.be
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February 10, 2026
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Alan Watts on Zen and Not Clinging
Alan Watts reframes Buddhism and Zen as invitations to awaken by letting go, embracing impermanence, and meeting life as it truly is.
🕉️ KEY CONCEPTS
Avidya
ignorance, not seeing things as they are
Aparigraha
non-attachment, letting go of clinging
Ishvara Pranidhana
surrender to the flow or higher wisdom
Sthira Sukham Asanam
finding stability and ease, especially in uncertainty
"If you let go, you’ll have the sensation of falling, but you’ll find there’s nothing to be afraid of."
— Alan Watts
Letting go is not defeat—it is the gateway to awakening and living fully in the flow of life.
— MJH
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Original Article: "Understanding Buddhism and Zen" by Alan Watts, YouTube
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