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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Alan Wilson Watts
Alan Wilson Watts: Life and Legacy Alan Wilson Watts (January 6, 1915 – November 16, 1973) was an English writer, speaker, and self-styled 'philosophical entertainer' who brought Eastern philosophy to the West. His work remains profoundly influential today. Early Life and Influences Born in Chislehurst, Kent, England, Watts’ early life was marked by a fascination with Eastern thought. He developed an interest in Buddhism while still
a schoolboy, joining the Buddhist Lodge. This initial exposure sparked a lifelong exploration of various spiritual traditions. He studied at King's College London and later became a novice monk at a Zen Buddhist monastery. His early influences included figures like Christmas Humphreys, a prominent British Buddhist scholar. Watts’ upbringing was relatively secular, fostering an independent approach to spiritual inquiry. Career…
