Why Not Now [Zen and Meditation]
Alan Watts
Michaelthorn
Dec 16, 20241969Henry 'Sandy' Jacobs studio, Sausalito, CA
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The transcript explores meditation as a spiritual practice centered on experiencing the present moment without judgment or distraction. It guides through sensory awareness, posture, breath, and philosophical inquiry into self and time, emphasizing direct experience over conceptual thought. A Zen Buddhist practice involving laughter is introduced as an alternative meditation form to deepen presence and awareness.
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