Zen – The Best Of Alan Watts
A great little start to our adventure. Alan Watts.
Allow your attention wholly to be absorbed by his words and wisdom.
Approx. 23 mins in, he refers to the relationship of Zen Buddhism of Japan being a blend with Buddhism of India and the Daoists/Taoists philosophy of China.
Herein lays the clue to the importance of embracing versatility in diverse beliefs and practices. Every individual is different and thus must work to create his very own unique belief system based on everything he strives to know. There is no single correct belief. Just a collection.
Alan Watts (1915-1973) who held both a master's degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity, is best known as an interpreter of Zen Buddhism in particular, and Indian and Chinese philosophy in general. He authored more than 20 excellent books on the philosophy and psychology of religion, and lectured extensively, leaving behind a vast audio archive. With characteristic lucidity and humor Watts unravels the most obscure ontological and epistemological knots with the greatest of ease.
HELLO FROM EARTH – Send SMS to another planet!
Thought this was cool and funny attempt at making contact.
http://www.hellofromearth.net/
This site is collecting SMS messages that will be transmitted to Gliese 581d, a planet 20 light years away in the constellation Libra - outside our Solar System which may support life.
"You are cordially invited to an Interplanetary BBQ. 6.00pm, 4th October, 2452 at my place BYO Meat and Beer. RSVP: Year 2100," joked Daniel Edmonds from Melbourne.
"All you need is love," wrote Kai from the United States.
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