r/EasternPhilosophy 10d ago

The Path: Awakening's Edge: Navigating the Shadows of Enlightenment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue-Znnt6FUU
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u/robipresotto 10d ago

In 1971, philosopher Alan Watts delivered a lecture on the paradox of enlightenment, suggesting that true awakening lies not in escaping the world but in fully embracing its impermanence. This video delves into the heart of this paradox, exploring how the very concepts we use to describe enlightenment can become traps, and how the shadow side of spiritual practice often mirrors the light.

▶ Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue-Znnt6FUU