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“Your soul isn't in your body; your body is in your soul!”

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This book delves into the philosophy, practices, and teachings of Zen Buddhism, offering insights into its history, meditation techniques, and spiritual insights. more

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Alan Watts

Alan Watts was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker known for his exploration of the relationship between Eastern and Western thought, particularly focusing on Zen Buddhism and its influence on Western culture. His work has influenced many in the areas of spirituality, psychology, and the philosophy of science. more

“Breathing is important in the practice of meditation because it is the faculty in us that is simultaneously voluntary and involuntary. You can feel that you are breathing, and equally you can feel that it is breathing you. So it is a sort of bridge between the voluntary world and the involuntary world — a place where they are one.”

World Feels Important Practice Meditation Breathing Bridges Faculty Involuntary

Book:What is Zen?

Source: What is Zen?

“To perceive that form reveals the void, and to see that the void reveals form, is the secret for the overcoming of death. To the extent that one is unaware of space, one is unaware of one's own eternity — it's the same thing!”

Form Death Space Secret Overcoming Eternity Perceive Void

Book:What is Zen?

Source: What is Zen?

“The destination of life is this eternal moment.”

Life Moments Life Is Eternal Destination

Book:In My Own Way: An Autobiography

Source: In My Own Way: An Autobiography