Allan Watts on eastern religion

Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker who is best known for popularizing Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience. He wrote more than 25 books on topics such as Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, and was an influential figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Watts had a talent for explaining complex philosophical ideas in a way that was accessible to a wide audience, and his lectures and writings continue to be popular today. Some of his most well-known books include "The Way of Zen," "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are," and "The Tao of Philosophy."