Alan Watts on Karma, Liberation, and Taoism

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Published 2024-07-22

In this enlightening lecture, Alan Watts delves into the profound concepts of Karma, Liberation, and Daoism. Starting with the traditional Indian belief in Karma, Alan explains how individuals seek freedom from past actions (Karma) to achieve liberation. He explores the notion that Karma is a moral law of retribution where our actions bear consequences that must be resolved, influencing our cycle of rebirth.

Alan introduces the concept of Nishkama Karma, a practice of performing actions without attachment to the results, aiming to break free from the cycle of Karma and reincarnation. He then transitions to discuss the Daoist approach to liberation, which emphasizes acting without premeditation and using intelligence over effort to avoid accumulating new Karma.

Through engaging analogies, including a boxing match with a bear and the story of a Zen archer, Alan illustrates how to act spontaneously and live in the present moment. He highlights the Daoist philosophy of taking the easy, intelligent path rather than the arduous traditional paths of spiritual practice.

Key Concepts:

Karma and its consequences
Nishkama Karma: Action without attachment
Daoism and spontaneous action
Living in the present moment
Breaking the chain of Karma

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All Comments (8)

@markkeogh2190 4 days ago

Thanks. And great that you haven’t heaped music on top of it or ‘polished’ the voice.
@MindBodyandSpiritBand 6 days ago

Good job, this lecture is a nice listen.
@jasonmillers6941 yesterday

right now. that's the secrete.
@vagosalomon7543 4 days ago

Karma cola😄
@Dropsofjupiter1213 6 days ago

I don't think that's what ditto means. Could be wrong, just curious as to why that got throwed in the mix. Thank you for sharing knowledge, wisdom, and sass.
@MuneerAlrabadi-lq5oq 5 days ago

U just tearn ur masheen on
@susanwangari3753 2 days ago

A dog is God, because it is related to lions.God is an old man 👉🏾 gold..Sun.he is tree, number three.. Spirit, animals and plants.Where ever you meet or see these three creations, he's inside or he's the one.