The Dudeism Forum

Hi, folks--

I'd be hugely surprised if his name hasn't popped up already, but I'd like to nominate Alan Watts as one of the Great Dudes in History.  He spent a lot of time talking to people and writing about Zen, Eastern philosophy, etc., but he did so as a "Spiritual Entertainer" (his term) more than as an uptight guru or preacher.  For my part, we could do with a few more spiritual entertainers 'round the place.

As I said--I'd be surprised if his name hasn't popped up.  Just wanted to add my support to get'im to the finals.

--Baldy

Reading Alan Watts to me is like taking a nice, long drink of water when I am really, really thirsty. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed his writing style.

Quote from: baldfellow on December 20, 2009, 09:17:41 PM
Hi, folks--

I'd be hugely surprised if his name hasn't popped up already, but I'd like to nominate Alan Watts as one of the Great Dudes in History.  He spent a lot of time talking to people and writing about Zen, Eastern philosophy, etc., but he did so as a "Spiritual Entertainer" (his term) more than as an uptight guru or preacher.  For my part, we could do with a few more spiritual entertainers 'round the place.

As I said--I'd be surprised if his name hasn't popped up.  Just wanted to add my support to get'im to the finals.

--Baldy

Nope, hadnt popped up. We hadn't thought of that dude.