017: How To Live Honestly Without Abandoning Your Convictions - Alan Watts

Lessons from 'In My Own Way: An Autobiography' by Alan Watts.

Alan Watts is a philosopher who introduced and popularized Eastern philosophy and religion especially Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism to the West in the mid-20th century. He influenced Steve Jobs, Joseph Campbell, George Lucas, and more.

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00:00 - Excerpt

02:45 - What would you dream if you could dream any dream?

05:00 - Paradox of Watts's life living as an epicurean and mystic

08:15 - Marrying Buddhism and Christianity

11:21 - Alan Watt's "way-ward spirit" and living honestly

17:47 - The problem with the priestly class in religion

20:00 - Young Watts learning about Eastern philosophy and religion

23:00 - Becoming an Episcopalian priest

29:55 - Resigning priesthood after five years, and Watts's powerful resignation letter

39:00 - Can you attain enlightenment without any spiritual pratice?

47:20 - How to live a life with conviction

50:30 - Challenge