Buddhism does not deny the Self with a capital S — the great atman or whatnot. What it says is that if you make conceptions and doctrines about these… - Alan Watts

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Buddhism does not deny the Self with a capital S — the great atman or whatnot. What it says is that if you make conceptions and doctrines about these things, you’re liable to become attached to them, and you’ll therefore start believing instead of knowing.

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About Alan Watts

Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was an English philosopher, writer, speaker, and expert in comparative religion.

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Alternative Names: Alan Wilson Watts Alan W. Watts
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