Alan Watts: Veil of Thoughts - Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 10 - Hosted by Mark Watts

Alan Watts explores the ‘veil of thoughts’ in money, civilization & progress; before shifting gears to the ‘divine madness’ of marriage & falling in love.
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.
0:00 - Veil of Thoughts // What Do You Desire?
20:22 - Civilization, Progress, & Meaning // Divination, Gurus, & Responsibility
45:00 - Divine Madness // Marriage & Falling in Love
“Is it only when you’re in love with another person, that you see them as they really are And in the ordinary way, when you’re not in love with people, you see only a fragmented version of that being. Because when you’re in love with someone, you do indeed see them as a Divine Being. Suppose that’s what they are truly, and your eyes by your Beloved have been opened; in which case your Beloved is serving to you as a kind of guru, an initiator.” - Alan Watts
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[@johnmitchell8925]

I can't believe these talks are from 50 years ago. So realaven in 2025

[@lildad798]

Alan Watts changed my life. Forever grateful.

[@markjeffery3237]

I spent around 25 years reading about Zen before discovering AW. Or AW discovered me. Regardless, his method - erudition - struck home. Suddenly one afternoon after listening to these wonderful talks, it happened. I stopped being me for a while - 'i' got out of the way, and 'I' just 'was'. Im not going to describe it as AW does it much better. Thank you, Mark W and this channel for making this stuff available ☺️

[@meldonellis1051]

Alan Watts was an intriguing character and so far ahead of his time in challenging the conventional wisdom of established religion. His combined erudition, breadth of knowledge and relatability made him an engaging public speaker and writer. Yet, at the same time, certain aspects of his lived life - involving multiple affairs and addictions - raise almost as many questions as he answers. According to his autobiography, “In My Own Way”, he was the first to shun any idea that he should be regarded as a guru, preferring to modestly describe himself as a philosophical entertainer. Perhaps his ultimate appeal was his profound honesty and lack of hypocrisy. He was one of a kind.

[@42BETWO]

Well said.

[@user-yi3ml3jg3i]

🙏

[@brandonespenhain6013]

Your One of A Kind ❤

[@markjeffery3237]

If you follow zen philosophy, there is no contradiction. As Watts repeatedly stresses, there is no black without white. We cannot be anything other than we are. We should just be. Renunciation of worldly persuits misses the point, it is not the goal. There is no goal. I recommend Suzuki's book on Beginner's Mind. 🎯

[@helenpappas8340]

What was he addicted to?

[@firsttry7474]

So grateful that we have ‘voice’ recording of Alan Watts. I have listened to him for hours, and hours. I am so grateful

[@_Ceruleandigo]

Me too!!!

[@_Ceruleandigo]

He soothes my mind

[@aav_n]

I know his voice from Buddha Bar music 💖🎵

[@InsectElfMachines]

Same here. Also Terence McKenna and Ram Dass

[@greghayes6319]

Profound. Simply profound. Thank you, Mark, for sharing your father's words so that they can continue to enrich our lives.

[@mikebarrows8344]

Live in a cabin on some land,live off the land,read,meditate,find my purpose,find my true self, practice all forms of yoga

[@yanicyoda4762]

They're lauging but they dont even understand.Blessing

[@UriyahRecords]

One of my favorite episodes. The way Alan Watts explains faith and how it really works is gold

[@rowlandmak]

There is a source of wisdom within that transcends thought. Without a doubt, Alan Watts had access to it.

[@doctorcofrin851]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Genius BEYOND GENIUS. Brilliant! Love that he met Fritz Perls! Gestalt Hypnotherapist here! Alan Watts is both in my bedroom and in my therapy room. All that he says is so true. Wonder what he’s doing now. Imagine what he’d say NOWWWWW.

[@garypuckettmuse]

Hilariously he'd be saying the exact same things which is exactly his point -- the more things change the more they stay the same so enjoy the ride! Fascinated by "Gestalt Hypnotherapist" I gotta go look that up. Cheers!

[@doctorcofrin851]

@@garypuckettmuse hi! Yes! I wonder what he would be saying about all of these recent views of the UFOs and if he thinks that they are a distraction against the New World order that seems to be coming our way. Hypnosis came before psychoanalysis and Gestalt is considered the opposite of psychoanalysis. Freud and many before did hypnosis. He stopped bc of the lady that plunged herself on his lap. TRUE TRANSFERENCE . LOL. Gestalt is Psychosynthesis. Truly, you cannot really have one without the other so if a person gets analyze and analyze and analyze for years of pioneers of pioneers of pioneers, we’re not taking care of the problem today distal says the person can fill the many things from the past that they did, or did not get, and that they can live fully in the present time of the now the everlasting now! Fritz had his best sessions when he put his parents in the empty chairs! he started to start therapy because he was very upset with Freud and Carl Yung also ended his relationship with Freud. Nobody mentions Pierre Janet. He big time influenced Freud and many others.

[@doctorcofrin851]

@@garypuckettmuse oh yeaaaaa! Are ya ready for the rideeeee? 😁 Art is going to be watching us on the ride, ready or not! Miss him so much!!!!!!!!!

[@Paul-fs1er]

We must follow our own life's testament of being, and becoming, yet , company is a great bonus, on our path , we share the burden .

[@mistylee3591]

I love you Alan Watts wherever your energy resides❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@jbarry1692]

Your dad was an absolute gem 💎

[@philomenacesta563]

I hv listened to yr father past 10 yrs. Always listen to him. Gtrat job

[@madyanali6051]

I could never be thankful enough and grateful enough for the man that change my life change my way of thinking, change my way of living I love you sir from the bottom of my heart thank you forever

[@charlesrobert9655]

A great teacher,you must be blessed having him as a father

[@pamelapurcell8574]

ALL LOVE PROPHECIES ARE BEING FULFILLED, NOW!!🙏🌈☀️🕊️🕉️🦅☀️🌈🙏

[@ginahamer3900]

I really think he was a great teacher and way too ahead of his time. And I pray that he is resting in peace.

[@sisselhansen3915]

I hope he dances around ❤. In this "Lila", or play, dance, I can't think of him laying down just "resting in peace"❤♾️💜🙏🏽🎶🐓🎶‼️🥳 This day, 30/03-2024, I listen to him and never have we been closer to atomic nuclear💣 And neither Putin nore North Korea have good intentions. Nore has Israel, killing everybody in Palestina. So how can we, all, act, so our Dance called Life, have a positive effect, on the men who are crazy about getting more power, and more land? What can we do??❤ Should we do something?

[@mikeparsons491]

I love listening to anything he has to say, !!!!!!!!!

[@vivecanordgren8496]

Dont be afraid of falling in and out of love. 🥰👽

[@doctorcofrin851]

👽

[@thatbitch1111]

exactly

[@youcancallmeana]

It seems to me, that you might be one of the only ones who gets his point in this lecture. At least of those comments I see here. And at least so far as I understand.

[@nghila5176]

❤❤❤❤❤, Greatest Thanks BHNN! Also our Beloved Master AW. Best Blessed Wishes Y❤️All!..

[@incognito7479]

His simplicity is astounding

[@Peaches328]

Omg you are so on it about falling in love It is like lightning Especially when it happens when you are not looking for it Being in love is in a sense a kind of madness A "devine madness" it couldn't be put in better words Total honesty is so important for a relationship to last 👍👍 A fall into love can never be explained Surrender is like being in heaven when there is true love 👍👍 Commitment means commitment and most ppl who don't want to be responsible will not commit 👍👍 It's hard to refuse it Bc it carries an energy of it's own like no other When I feel in love it feels good I think when two ppl commit to each other and their intentions are sincere and want to be in a true relationship, where there is intimacy It's when they are most open to the pleasure of sharing love There's nothing like it ✨✨✨

[@timothymcdaniel2495]

So true

[@timothymcdaniel2495]

Very true

[@zeketrick]

A distinguished speaker with a better laugh! Very easy to listen to

[@rccstudio1]

What if my kid telling me ‘mom, what I love to do is playing online video games regardless of money?’ I still can’t help to put them in music, math or martial arts lessons. I have faith that they can see more but just video games. I love listening Alan Watts this time. The universe keeps unfolding the great teachers to me. Thank you for making his talks available ♥️❤️♥️❤️

[@infinifi2910]

Can’t thank you enough for playing your father’s recordings 🙏🏽 His philosophies keep me grounded. Even when he goes a little off the air I feel that it makes perfect and practical sense to do to. To think he used to converse with Carl Jung and other prominent figures! I hope he’s reincarnated to become a person of significance again!

[@Robwyattjr1]

You’re right! That is an excellent look at it. I had my glimpse some years back, which led to a period of meditation and isolation and slowly becoming into oneness. Understanding ego and understanding that you don’t have to take ownership of the collection stream of thoughts are key. Also love and forgiveness (by seeing all as a reflection of you and vice versa). Life will be much more peaceful at this point. Shit still happens, but you will see through it. You will come to be grateful even for negativity. You will see negative triggers as simply unhealed parts of ego/shadow given to you as a gift from the universe to grow and expand awareness. This is cosmic consciousness ❤❤❤

[@PAKallman]

The attention of desire is 1:16

[@mikeparsons491]

I'm amazed - how in the , now & up to date , Alan was👍👍👍👍👍

[@taonow369]

Thanks Mark Could listen to your dad all day Amazing how insightful he is Amazing how he could clarify society as it is and predict a future so accurately Appreciate your work in keeping his message going There’ll never be another like him

[@louisequigley5874]

I say the same thing it's really sad to encourage your children to repeat a life that is teaching them to be unhappy in the main and all about settling down without even being unsettled and exploring the world I am living in the now Thank you for being

[@cnrrnc4252]

I'm surprised and intrigued both by Alan's views and my understanding and appreciation of his work

[@shovelspade480]

Thank you, Mark. I really appreciate you publishing the works of your farther. Eternally relevant and much necessary wisdom for anyone that is in need of growth.

[@BrandonBensonftw]

Achieving Mutual surrender implies the capacity to surrender; a skill difficult to acquire and even more difficult to practice. Listening to this helped exercise that skill. My sincerest appreciation goes to the creators of this podcast.

[@kristantianri6596]

I LOVE ALAN thank-you

[@caleboyewole3130]

Listening to this right when the Oppenheimer film comes out haha

[@m.n.d5949]

Thank you Alan for explaining the role of true love in spirituality.

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

Beautiful …….🌞

[@sisselhansen3915]

I was not hurt, at the age of six, when Mum divorced Dad. Mum worked, and my big sister &I, we had everything!!❤

[@cheri238]

A profound teacher. With the deepest appreciation and devotion for these videos. Thank you.

[@davidcassese707]

I absolutely love Alan what's ( all in what is) always loved him , a voice that echoes from the wilderness.... and resonate s thru the bog of collective memory!

[@LueyPNewton]

This one was special 🥂

[@VisibletoanyoneonYoutubes]

Thank you Mark Watts. Loving the previews before Alan starts. Hearing your Soothing voice makes me feel like I’m tuning into a radio station ❤❤ :)

[@elliedlamini369]

Me too

[@anastasiaerofeeva8572]

Alan Watts keeps amazing me. ❤ thank you so much for all the information really needed for us all.

[@mariegladwin2347]

Absolutely love Alan he makes everything sound so simple Great speaker Great man 👍

[@robottrainer]

this is healthy balance of eastern philosophy towards stillness for the western world; counter to constant cyclical manic acting/thinking in attempt of pursuant nothingness/meaninglessness.

[@vivecanordgren8496]

Dont listen to any one else but your inner you There is The Truth ...

[@Amaterasu_990]

Absolutely GREAT!

[@paulaspden5538]

At last Mark Watts has produced the perfect broadcast. There is no background music or noises to drown out Alan Watts. Alan Watts in a genius of course and is the only one worthy of that title. The transcript is brilliant, I knew Mark had it in him to create a perfect production like this, it's just a pity that the music and background noises on just about every other podcast is still there.

[@garypuckettmuse]

it's a pity that you can't get over it.

[@paulaspden5538]

@@garypuckettmuse It's a pity I can't HEAR a lot of his LECTURES, you really are a gaxy prixk, use your frixxen brains when you write something

[@beastmanape.4594]

The need for a idea of God not the existence of God is but a great beginning to a personal relationship with him that answers all questioning concerning believing or not believing…knowing is a better place to be.

[@brianosborne1437]

Allen, Mark Watts father is still the Most Amazing Expression of Humanity? Intellectual exploration maybe ? Allen Watts if not for Mark, I hallucinate, would be lost to most of us, and Mark Watts was The Eye that could See the Eye that was, is… Allen Watts. Thank goodness for these two guys.

[@mariamillan8973]

Thank you Mark. Your dad has helped me so much. I respectfully ask if you can please fix the noise from the microphone. I understand is old recordings but maybe with new technology it can be improved. Thank you so much. Sorry for complaining. 🕉️🕉️

[@garypuckettmuse]

Eww, the apology at the end was especially odious.

[@moniquewigg6644]

Went to a vipassana , couldn’t remember what my voice sounded like day 8… internal monologue was Alan’s voice perfectly playing in my head… even my thoughts? Walking through the forest path in deep contemplation n see a plant then alan comes in “Ah lovely!*

[@lisagouldson8373]

blissfully 🎉💜

[@djbond6241]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS

[@allaprima]

He was correct about computers. AI is coming and he saw that possibility.

[@helenparli4761]

Love you Always Dear Angel ☪️💟🙌

[@ReptileAssylum]

Thanks for this priceless wisdom 🙌

[@brandonespenhain6013]

❤. Love ❤️. The Love. ❤

[@Peaches328]

Beautiful ✨✨✨

[@silvijakarlin5893]

Brachy sending you so much love and hugs on your healing journey❤❤❤❤

[@itsmenoname2247]

i foooking love your father and his work. what a truly great mind and well balanced teachings . ❤ Greets from The Netherlands .

[@renatehendricks5078]

Thank you for these wise lectures keep up the good work 🙏 💪

[@vivecanordgren8496]

Be glad Try everything throw away whats no good ...

[@Cl4rendon]

So liberating ❤

[@user-tn2to8jf4o]

Thankyou👍😊❤

[@danieldegracia1690]

Thanks bro.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Man this was a good one. Thanks❤

[@djbond6241]

I DO WHAT I ENJOY

[@Rvanmeeterenbobbie]

There is a crunching sound in the background that is kind of distracting but still love alan watts

[@kelleemerson9510]

It's nice, but not important for another person to love you. I would guess most people have known someone that's shown them love, but they themselves felt nothing back. What's important is for you to learn to love. It's good to love an animal or a person without judgement, but the hardest and most important one to love is yourself. Tough love. Just like the tough love that gives us the opportunity to experience life on earth with no judgement.

[@thiuniverse]

❤

[@kobrabushcraft536]

☁ Puff Puff Pass ☁ Namaste All!!

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I love him! But it sounds like the mic is being constantly rubbed 😢😢😢😢😢

[@wayofspinoza2471]

Our emotions are triggered when our desires are not met or satisfied. Intellectuals avoid social gatherings due to fear of being out of control. Meditation has its limitations; enlightenment is possible when our mind is awake, its desire is to understand the causes of our emotions. Freedom from hate and anger is possible when we understand them. The teachings of Spinoza’s and Gurdjieff’s will help develop a deeper meaning to your life.

[@ketwals2723]

Its so funny...was exactly the theme I had 2day and it pops just up on my phone...we even create the contentment in our phone...lol

[@michaelhenderson2657]

Perhaps the reason for being is to experience love...since imo love is the foundation for existing...and love is who God is and who we are

[@bobbellendovich6825]

On falling in Love: "If you have a Dad, you really should be thanking him for bringing you into this world, because your mother probably wasn't even in the mood. "

[@OAnow-ip8nf]

NEVER FORGET THAT!!

[@lsdevenie1426]

Very interesting🖤 I’ve been in a relationship with my best friend for over 30yrs I never tell her I love her I show her we never try to have a relationship we live it with our ups and downs but she is the only person I fully trust but have never had the thought of entering a contract of marriage as I’m not religious or political, have listened to Alan for days and just 🖤 the sound of his voice the father I never had🤗😂🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

[@lukestefanik606]

🤝🙏🧘‍♂️

[@lesliehigh6679]

Alan's perspective's are that of human (mind controlled) low LEVEL awareness consciousness state perceptions. Slightly higher than totally Unconsciousness ones.

[@CarmellaThatLunarCat]

He was a talker. That's what's clear.

[@ktbaby5237]

❤❤❤

[@AIQREATIONS-pk7jr]

excellent

[@sisselhansen3915]

THANKS❤‼️🫂😍🆒🎶

[@walterbray81]

Esp 10, magic folies & lovers

[@paddynair6446]

Problem is that if one stops to enjoy the roses UNDULY (as a society) the other society will take you over. The Asian societies have learnt this the hard way and you need to keep consciously developing TECHNOLOGY.However this does not apply to THE INDIVIDUAL who would do well to evolve in conscy😊❤

[@NobOdy-sz6kp]

With the exception of the artificial and abstract thinker in you, you are pure Nature.

[@stanleymaestas5441]

This Wednesday youtube channel chosen 144 000 RJ Spina interview 👍

[@amandaedgar166]

Hurray for genes because they produced a lot of philosophers like Alan Watts, who has given mankind much to think about with his philosophy and insight.

[@PAKallman]

Hip hip!

[@luckypaw6058]

Huzzzzzzzzaaaaaaaahhhhhh

[@c.s.7097]

@@robertlasardo5072 do I need to call an ambulance?

[@alphajuno]

Was much better when Peter Gabriel was a member

[@nielsvanbedaf8675]

❤

[@AmandaOneal]

I’d studying in detailed manyany philophers and had philosophy several times in college. Alan watts has an insight that is rare today. I’d like to know his opinion of n AI and I wonder if anyone knows are there anymore philosophers that aren’t in philosophy books,and not hundreds of years old. He’s an old soul and there has to be more,somewhere. Any suggestions?

[@caseymariez]

Ram Dass?

[@norushat4life]

In 2015 after 1 use of DMT / Blue lotus I kicked a 30 year opioid habit, A 59 yr old retired electrician from Boston now living on 7 acres in NH with my own river Monsanto knows nothing about.

[@youcancallmeana]

Nice.

[@fairpoet81]

Amen, friend! Blessings from Austin ❤️‍🔥

[@sisselhansen3915]

🆒, man!!!!!!!❤🎉❤

[@johnmitchell8925]

Listen to all the young women laughing realizing they are probably in their 70s now if still alive 😮

[@sisselhansen3915]

Time tickes for us all, in this unreal Dance of Life ❤

[@eliasbuchwald1064]

I would like to discuss with someone who actually attended or met Alan Watts. Any idea on how that could occur?

[@Magnificat42]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MichaelSmith420fu]

Does anyone have an idea/, guess as to what causes these particular background noises like we hear from the beginning?

[@suzy1400]

Well it could be alot of things lmao, but it sounds like someone lining out some ........

[@garypuckettmuse]

aliens

[@naturelover1284]

"tormented struggle" know many love dishing it out, that is joy for them. and many can live at a distance from it at the expense of another, cannibals still

[@Tranquillityist]

Really noticing the soundscape