Alan Watts: Man and Nature - Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 8 - Hosted by Mark Watts

In this intimate session, Alan Watts shares distinctive philosophical vantage points outlining humankind’s relationship to nature.
This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.
Man & Nature, Here & Now (0:00)
The Three Theories of Nature (11:53)
The Undefinable Order of Nature (35:30)
Trust, Play, & Purposelessness (45:00)
“All music is purposeless. Is music getting somewhere? If the aim of a symphony were to get to the final bar, the best conductor would be the one who got there fastest. When you dance do you aim to arrive at a particular place on the floor? The aim of dancing is to dance, is the present. It’s exactly the same with our life.” - Alan Watts
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[@jasongarza4411]

Alan Watts has kept me sane while going through Multiple Sclerosis, becoming legally blind, and losing my job. He teaches me that the happiness of life is all about perspective. I have had a great life and can only be thankful that I do not have it worse than I do. The teachings of Alan Watts have helped me have the balanced perspective that I do today. Life is a journey worth taking and creating as you go.

[@Andrea-kx6dc]

Thank you for sharing this. I hope you are well, my friend and God bless you. You have a wonderful outlook.❤

[@jewel2022now]

Blessings to you, wishing you wellness

[@gein2287]

Your light honors my light My light honors your light Your light honors us all.

[@DyMorphing]

Alan Watts is great. Good to see so Mark is keeping it alive. Alan watts died in 1973, but he lives on with these lectures.

[@BuBu-uz9qi]

Hi, everyone I have a secret for you reveal. The reason why the United States of America and the Vatican keep delayed time by playing the voting game between President Biden with President Trump even though they know their children is going to die for no reason because if the Tibet and India know Pope Francisco does not want to see Holy Dalai Lama but he sent a Vietnamese came to Tibet say Vatican and NATO will liberate the Tibet and India. In contrary; every time NATO visit any country, Pope Francisco will visit that country. They do know the Vatican had done with Tibet 's citizens, thus they don't even say sorry. Secondly; I hope the India' citizens please pay attention. Don't you think this is disrespectful. Lastly; Pope Francisco told the whole world that he had a plan to make the world will be peace but I say from now to 10 years our economic will collapse and we will face the flood of the ocean that will drown alot of country such as Japan, Korea, Philippines and Taiwan etc later. Because Russia will fight with NATO in Europe at the west, and at the east, both of them fight at Alaska. When the iceberg break and melt, the sea level will be up. IF India doesn't allow NATO settle in their country. Unless Pope Francisco says sorry to them so this disaster will not happen. Otherwise; India might stop support the petroleum bought from Russia to provide to Europe and USA that means the gas prices will be more expensive. May be we will pay $10 per gallon in the future. Please tell me your comments Sincerely Thanks

[@markfromct2]

Mark. Thank you for posting without background music.

[@spencerpack128]

Alan watts was one of the great minds of the 20th century

[@tomorrow9310]

The predominant public mainstream philosophical minds Plenty of people who have great minds that were never given the opportunity to shine due to upbringing and circumstances

[@practicalphilosophy9031]

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[@deadsypadilla]

Was- still is

[@premaroberts1546]

Totally! A genius & prophet! Love him ❤

[@practicalphilosophy9031]

@@premaroberts1546 🤣

[@lobomistico8161]

Your father is hands down my favourite modern philosopher, everyone should get to know his teachings, gives a new insight into our world and removes the fear of leaving it.

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[@BuBu-uz9qi]

Hi, everyone I have a secret for you reveal. The reason why the United States of America and the Vatican keep delayed time by playing the voting game between President Biden with President Trump even though they know their children is going to die for no reason because if the Tibet and India know Pope Francisco does not want to see Holy Dalai Lama but he sent a Vietnamese came to Tibet say Vatican and NATO will liberate the Tibet and India. In contrary; every time NATO visit any country, Pope Francisco will visit that country. They do know the Vatican had done with Tibet 's citizens, thus they don't even say sorry. Secondly; I hope the India' citizens please pay attention. Don't you think this is disrespectful. Lastly; Pope Francisco told the whole world that he had a plan to make the world will be peace but I say from now to 10 years our economic will collapse and we will face the flood of the ocean that will drown alot of country such as Japan, Korea, Philippines and Taiwan etc later. Because Russia will fight with NATO in Europe at the west, and at the east, both of them fight at Alaska. When the iceberg break and melt, the sea level will be up. IF India doesn't allow NATO settle in their country. Unless Pope Francisco says sorry to them so this disaster will not happen. Otherwise; India might stop support the petroleum bought from Russia to provide to Europe and USA that means the gas prices will be more expensive. May be we will pay $10 per gallon in the future. Please tell me your comments Sincerely Thanks

[@barbiejohnson3047]

In 2014 while I was walking along the beach I received a message from the world unseen. The message is this: "Wake up brothers and sisters to the light of your own Spirit. Wake up brothers and sisters to the power of your Love. Pass it on..."

[@less2worryabout]

Surely

[@regisbritto2607]

WOW! Blessings & SHALOM!

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[@DesrtBratt]

Beautiful

[@dashlamb9318]

That's great. But don't bring it to Church!

[@LifeHacks-pu3ol]

Alan's purposelessness is the most purposefull purposelessness I've ever encountered. Same as the bird's singing and this comment.

[@davidbarnes6410]

The 1984 concept is basically today’s world.

[@timothyblazer1749]

Except you KNOW that. Which isn't part of the 1984 universe.

[@American-Idiot-Charlie-Brown]

And, as long as we continue to worship ultra wealth, or the personal possibility of it, it will remain that way....hopefully we can evolve past it, fun as it may seem, to some

[@fingerprint5511]

Basically the billionaires are racing each other to become the first trillionaire. This is my observation after observing America and India.

[@serkseees]

@@fingerprint5511 like dude just give it up already (greed) when are you going to retire? Lol

[@sowmyak5591]

These lectures should be brought to young people’s minds. It should somewhere be a part of the academic curriculum in schools. I don’t know how but someone should do it. I wish I knew and heard of such great thoughts when I was in high school.

[@jewel2022now]

Yes, great idea

[@johnleebass]

I'm also an INFJ (Heyoka), and I can't describe the sensation my inner being experiences, what it provides me, guides me; my body tingles during everyone of his teachings-- that I listen to daily. I know we will meet somwday, on our next Arrival- to better Serve God, to get our planet back 🙏💫☯️

[@Disneylandwiththedeathpenalty]

One of the greatest minds ever recorded speaking

[@noshambos]

I wonder how many people have awaken thanks to Alan watts

[@adrianlittle8211]

I could listen to him all the time. Thank you

[@BuBu-uz9qi]

Hi, everyone I have a secret for you reveal. The reason why the United States of America and the Vatican keep delayed time by playing the voting game between President Biden with President Trump even though they know their children is going to die for no reason because if the Tibet and India know Pope Francisco does not want to see Holy Dalai Lama but he sent a Vietnamese came to Tibet say Vatican and NATO will liberate the Tibet and India. In contrary; every time NATO visit any country, Pope Francisco will visit that country. They do know the Vatican had done with Tibet 's citizens, thus they don't even say sorry. Secondly; I hope the India' citizens please pay attention. Don't you think this is disrespectful. Lastly; Pope Francisco told the whole world that he had a plan to make the world will be peace but I say from now to 10 years our economic will collapse and we will face the flood of the ocean that will drown alot of country such as Japan, Korea, Philippines and Taiwan etc later. Because Russia will fight with NATO in Europe at the west, and at the east, both of them fight at Alaska. When the iceberg break and melt, the sea level will be up. IF India doesn't allow NATO settle in their country. Unless Pope Francisco says sorry to them so this disaster will not happen. Otherwise; India might stop support the petroleum bought from Russia to provide to Europe and USA that means the gas prices will be more expensive. May be we will pay $10 per gallon in the future. Please tell me your comments Sincerely Thanks

[@JakeK27]

If only someone could make a podcast with Alan Watts and Terence McKenna

[@lulusp1023]

I was afraid to die..until a month ago..after listening to Alan......he is amazing.....omg...

[@existnow.]

If you like this, you might also like Stephen Jennings from the orphan project he gives death new life. It's a beautiful meaningful and heart opening Insight. Like how can you live well if you don't learn to die well. Master the latter and the former will be an effortless by-product.

[@robertemerson6090]

What a gifted mind and speaker! Thaks Alan and Mark, so inspiring.

[@BuBu-uz9qi]

Hi, everyone I have a secret for you reveal. The reason why the United States of America and the Vatican keep delayed time by playing the voting game between President Biden with President Trump even though they know their children is going to die for no reason because if the Tibet and India know Pope Francisco does not want to see Holy Dalai Lama but he sent a Vietnamese came to Tibet say Vatican and NATO will liberate the Tibet and India. In contrary; every time NATO visit any country, Pope Francisco will visit that country. They do know the Vatican had done with Tibet 's citizens, thus they don't even say sorry. Secondly; I hope the India' citizens please pay attention. Don't you think this is disrespectful. Lastly; Pope Francisco told the whole world that he had a plan to make the world will be peace but I say from now to 10 years our economic will collapse and we will face the flood of the ocean that will drown alot of country such as Japan, Korea, Philippines and Taiwan etc later. Because Russia will fight with NATO in Europe at the west, and at the east, both of them fight at Alaska. When the iceberg break and melt, the sea level will be up. IF India doesn't allow NATO settle in their country. Unless Pope Francisco says sorry to them so this disaster will not happen. Otherwise; India might stop support the petroleum bought from Russia to provide to Europe and USA that means the gas prices will be more expensive. May be we will pay $10 per gallon in the future. Please tell me your comments Sincerely Thanks

[@Theowlhawk]

We meed more Alan Watts in this world. Love love his talks, timeless, soulful and truth ❤ ♥ 💖

[@janetoss]

Thank you.

[@ace-of-space]

This is what you g minds need to know before entering institutional schools. That's where we are going awry. Awareness before book study makes sense. I love his lectures.

[@jamiewilson8966]

I love this....I actually asked religious teachers similar questions when I was young got the same vague answers....thank you thank you for bringing your fathers conversations to us all

[@jeffkingston67]

'Its much more important to record what happens than what happens'. That has taken on extra significance in recent times.

[@graememccormack-reamer3635]

Isn't that contradictory?

[@jeffkingston67]

@@graememccormack-reamer3635 I think I was highlighting the quote about the way in which society values documentation and formality over actual outcomes and experiences. It was a while ago, and I cant remember why I felt it had taken on extra significance recently though.

[@JakeK27]

Literally God bless every word you have all spoken I don't know if I found you, or you found me, but I know it is all for the positive

[@bealreadyhappy]

I love listening to Alan as a past time, as entertainment, as reassurance! But knowledge, explanations, reasons etc is secondary to realising what is beyond. And what is beyond is a Disposition of Unborn Happiness, Unborn Reality. When alive as That Disposition every individual will live differently, rhe difference from being self-possessed and Gods possessed! However IT cannot be gooten by self-effort. It can only be ‘had’ by surrendering and trusting in Grace to do Its Work! 😊. Blessings. Thank you.

[@sheogorathprinceofmadness2223]

Interesting way of putting it

[@walterbray81]

You heed the words Watts speaks as he ment them to-be understood, may i only hope i understand them as well

[@rrasmussen9179]

Thank you

[@SeiroosFardipour-wf4bi]

What wonderful person this man.

[@audiolandscapes1]

beautiful words for our time

[@spencerpack128]

This was one of his best talks!

[@phatesdesign3411]

Thank you Mark for posting this, And for helping continuously bringing the brilliant words of Alan to the masses. his talks have helped me in ways I cannot quantify. there are no words to express my gratitude. So thank you.

[@walterbray81]

I know me also, Dante divine comedies is worthy a gander

[@phatesdesign3411]

We could almost be twins Walt bro, 🤣 speaking of Dante's comedy on hell, the online test ranks me at level 2. So I got something to shoot for. 🤣

[@walterbray81]

Hmmm... twins im not so sure about that for i have DNA as dont know anymore the bridge between faiths is that of a philosophical 1 from Aristotle, Confucius Dante & more as time marches forward in balance, my opinions of dante endevors... (as sir Watts conveys his abertration a enjoyable comedy equal of dante) & laugh every time i see a Incandescent light bulb (for sir watts has good soul )

[@joshuabhujun3835]

My mind is blown away! Especially the last segment

[@concernedcitizen1984]

I really enjoyed listening to that discussion. Thank you ❤

[@watisoniwaqa8438]

Nature Be Blessed 😇☝️

[@gurodavid1]

Thanks for sharing I was 10 years old going with my sister to classes at UCLa I now know what I'm heard at 10 🙏🏾

[@mongeantoine8949]

Alan Watts is a genuine buddha .Thanx 4 the upload .One love

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

Thank you Mark very much making available to hear your Fathers Voice - Voice of Everything in its unique interpretation which is amazing outstanding and very crazy loving to listen and learn …..🌞

[@crazy1gadgets1]

Bernardo Kastrup, the emerging popular and increasingly influential idealist scientist/philosopher of the day, seems to be carrying the torch that Alan Watts (and others) lit back then in a way that is truly challenging the materialist/physicalist framework at it's core, and opening the doors to think and act in better ways for us to function and survive in our changing world, in my opinion.

[@dashlamb9318]

One of my favorite lectures from Mr. Watts.

[@jalisco1305]

One of the brightest mind in a way most people would never even realize what he's talking about. But only those who are self aware and actually question everything to know their own truth will understand his message, teachings, words of wisdom!

[@r4tgl]

Alan Watts is my preferred philosophical guru. Jim Rohn my favorite motivational speaker. Dynamic duo for me.

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

Thanks for sharing this podcast! 🙌

[@abalt3019]

I believe I am the fabric, just like you. I always have. Discovering these talks just affirms it.

[@krystinehamre7851]

45:58 was COVID 19 in a nut shell. Can’t trust your body/ your nature. Or your neighbour. Can’t trust natural alternatives. Won’t trust different trains of thoughts. thank you Watts. I love Yugen and Lee I will continue to remind myself of this when my brain tries to play tricks on me trying to analyze things that need not such observation. Much love, KH

[@rostasi]

I don't get the connection with a deadly pandemic.

[@vatoloco1751]

This one made me cry at the end... had to just go outside a walk it off without a goal

[@rachelwarner8882]

The predictions were always spot on ...almost eerie. Teaching us to simply join the beautiful dance of cosmos. Now. ❤❤❤❤ I love him so..

[@barbiejohnson3047]

Thank you for allowing this awesome knowledge to continue forward. I enjoy this podcast very much

[@mortonvrose]

Wow. Speechless. The very best.

[@BrainWaveS101]

Brilliant

[@andyrajski1793]

My favorite talk of his I have ever heard.

[@texasd1385]

His take on the disastrous outcome we would bring about if we asked too much of our police turned out to be incredibly prescient and accurate

[@MishaIsha1]

He's incredible. Brilliant mind.

[@dorothyscott2730]

Thank you Mark. ❤❤

[@bradenbart9309]

The watts family have and will continue to change the world….. forever…. Ripples in the universe to infinity

[@instantscratchchannel9477]

I really enjoyed listening to that talk!!! He is serious about things and funny

[@Bijou_248]

Alan Watts has been such a joy to my spirit. I love his genuine matter-of-fact way of putting things into bite size for easy contemplation & digestion. His words brings food for thought. Fire of inspiration for daily living. Thank you so much for sharing his words of wisdom with us. 😍 🌀🌸🪴🙏

[@premaroberts1546]

Your dad is just sooo cool! Love him to bits. Thanks for sharing his brilliant, liberating talks with us, ❤🌟⚘

[@rg10870]

Mark your Father has been responsible for so much of the good things I have done in the world. What hit home the most for me was the fact that we are all selfish and also the fact is the notion from CG Jung stating it is our job to put our angels and devils in their proper working order.

[@pinkifloyd7867]

Beautiful & precious teachings, thanks for sharing

[@docktornjathika3773]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant 👌

[@leaf7032]

this was amazing.

[@Blaidd07]

Thanks for sharing Mr Mark

[@renatehendricks5078]

Thanks for the upload keep up the good work 🙏

[@samuelkirinyet7383]

It amazing to realized that nothing is happening and everything is happening at the same time, it is parcelling, then again everything happens out of nothing and nothing is nothing.

[@dashlamb9318]

No, nothing is something.

[@IAm-rw7gz]

❤

[@lisagouldson8373]

🎉💜 beautiful mind🙌

[@VansHalham]

I think we may be shifting from a Socratic period to an Alan, or Watts, or Alan Watts period. Both 'oral' credentialed!

[@Deepak-lc4gw]

An external world and internal world creates differences which you have to Know

[@walterbray81]

Esp.8 man & nature, always thankful sir Mark in which the way Watts defines his perspectives & really wonder if i could borrow your fathers (way back machine) machine of mine may-be breaking down

[@bealreadyhappy]

15:00 well, I wish our NHS operated like that! Our health check isn’t as thorough as that!!😊

[@aripiispanen9349]

♪♫♥Very interesting thank you for sharing !

[@raul4848]

Lead with spirit in the shadows ..

[@yurisichgavin308]

The new testament...

[@piehound]

At first glance i thought the title was MAN AND MANURE. But then i looked again and saw the real title. Just saying how the mind can play tricks.

[@emmanim944]

cant believe this man died in 73 .. everything he says is very current and modern

[@Laneman1144]

I was camping and was at the campsite in physical form and at a meeting in asto...but didn't know what was being said..only feeling of being a part of it...can you shed light on this for me ? Please

[@SeiroosFardipour-wf4bi]

When I was an adult one day I felt sick I told my grand mother as she never went to a doctor replied go and see a mechanisin.

[@torbjornkarlsen]

Starts at 2:26

[@nolanconnelly6821]

EVEN THE GOD THAT BECOMETH YOU !!!!!

[@samueldeltcrackson]

I need a vape that goes to Alan watts

[@TheKyruu]

Human civilization is failing so baaaad! Just compare the amount of knowledge Alan have with the modern speakers REST IN DAO WITH LAO TZU LEGEND ❤️

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

In some funny sense - it is so …🌞

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

You Know … that -😂I know -that you know that -I know - love using that phrase all the time …..😂don’t know but in some sense -Know …..🌞

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

😂In love with your father’s Mind …..🌞

[@ravenrussell995]

IT’S ALL TUBES!!!!!!!

[@regalo_de_dio-on-ig]

Zi Ran

[@rosedragon108]

Buddhism: The Religion of No-Religion: Revised and Expanded Edition Hardcover - May 16, 2023 by Alan Watts (Author), Mark Watts (Author) amazon carries it

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

Bar - bra-Aman ….plate of words …..” dictionary “from a plate and could be changed in the places changing the meaning of 2 sides to play -changing places …..and zi- means -I - because Da - means -it - to show - anything working itself ….outside di” “d “means outside ( which is out of the eye see )…you itself …. Very interesting and it’s meaning goes way more far in the languages……they become some kind of sound vibration that is connected to the body ….🌞

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

I am not a machine!

[@pietersenrahul0]

Zakir Hussain ❤

[@nolanconnelly6821]

IF YOUR CONSCIENCE CONDEMN YOU NOT,, YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE WITH GOD !!!!!

[@SeiroosFardipour-wf4bi]

Therefore No causality

[@tripzincluded8087]

there's only one Earth, but, there are billions of worlds, since every world = a mental projection aka a personal view .. (::)

[@beebizaldwin8915]

U MUST DRAW THE LINE SOMEWHERE

[@beebizaldwin8915]

U are Devine and perfect u know where the line should justly be drawn for urself :)

[@alanknewman4294]

The potato is a versatile vegetable.

[@matthewheffernan6729]

Okay

[@chieduoranyelu5423]

What a great mind. Pity that he didn't experience African Philosophers.

[@infinitygame18]

I Love all Smiling and loving me any how, every how, You are my God you grow I am your true understanding, at any cost I surrender my life & Death to Awake you, Get Ready with all your desire Pandora Question boxes to unfold, TThis time I think it's turuk Makto Goldis

[@ezekielalkhabeer7084]

22:23

[@krushfield]

27:06

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

If humanity starts the destroying energies turned on and can’t understand then - The God - The Higher Force that still is powerfully working in the nature - will make -human nature slowly understand with very powerful force that no one can survive ….it could happen ….. and let it Not Happen …. Let happens that human consciousness will be upgraded …..🌞

[@johnpaddy8195]

CURSE YOU FOR USING ADS ON ALANS VIDEO

[@godgodly9044]

imagine being as wise as Alan but not having any science to back up what he was trying to express.

[@godgodly9044]

sorry hold on *clears throat* LADADIDADEDADEDAY! HMMEEHEHUHUHUHU.

[@godgodly9044]

Relation is respectful distance and therefore I merely need to respect your space to be myself. -Autogenerated Alan from my head