“It is interesting that Hindus, when they speak of the creation of the universe do not call it the work of God, they call it the play of God, the Vishnu lila, lila meaning play. And they look upon the whole manifestation of all the universes as a play, as a sport, as a kind of dance — lila perhaps being somewhat related to our word lilt”
This book delves into the intersection of Zen Buddhism and the countercultural movement known as the Beat Generation, examining how Zen principles shaped the thoughts and writings of influential figures such as Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. more
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
“Is man merely a mistake of God's? Or God merely a mistake of man?”
“Minds differ still more than faces.”