Has anyone heard of Alan Watts?

Question

And listened to his podcast?

http://cuttingthrough.jenkness.com/CTTM/Alan_Watt_CTTM_LIVEonRBN_83_Global_Interdependence--The_New_Definition_of_Slavery_Mar032008.mp3

Answer 1

yes, i think he was in the us congress 10 years ago. i think he is from okla. and played a little football, too. good looking black guy and a good orator but was not reelected. i think he was unusal in that he was one of the first gop black up and coming stars.

what is he up to these days?

Answer 2

i haven't

Answer 3

sorry, nope.

but i've found a picture of him on google

http://zencast.files.wordpress.com/2007/...

Answer 4

nope

Answer 5

not me

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Yeah I have a couple of his books and have heard some of his radio stuff.

Basically he's a philosopher trying to find links between Eastern and Western philosophy. Been around since the 60's I think!

He's great to listen to while high... on whatever is your favourite way to get there ;-)

Answer 8

not me either

Answer 9

No.

Answer 10

Yes, he's a pretty good introduction to Zen and Buddhism for us westerners.  He has a lot of good things to say, but he's not always completely accurate.  If you like what he says about Zen, check out Philip Kapleau and Shunryu Suzuki.