Alan Watts: Life is a Game | How to Stop Taking It Seriously with Zen & Tao

Are you treating life like a serious, win-or-lose battle? Alan Watts offers a liberating alternative: treating life as a game.

In this fascinating talk, the brilliant Zen philosopher breaks down the concept of Lila—the divine play or cosmic game that underlies reality. Watts argues that our most profound anxieties come from the desperate, ego-driven need to win and control a game that has no ultimate stakes.

In this video, you will learn:

The profound Zen and Taoist perspective on the spontaneous nature of existence.

Why chasing success and security often leads to deeper unhappiness.

How to embrace the "cosmic game" and realize the meaning of life is simply to play.

Practical ways to stop obsessing over the past and future and live fully in the eternal present.

Stop trying to force the universe into your mold. Discover how to play the game of life well, spontaneously, and with total freedom.

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