# alan watts (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alan watts. Page: Feed: --- ## [Show 107 — Original Tao and Chunag Tzu on Winning](http://whatsthistao.com/2026/08/10/show-107-original-tao-and-chunag-tzu-on-winning/) _2026-08-10 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod recently read “The Original Tao” (aka the Nei-Yeh), a Taoist work likely written before the Tao Te Ching, and he shares its central theme. Also, George shares the concept of response-ability, and the two review Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on the need to win. Episode Transcript \[01:02\] Tod Perry: Hello, everybody. Welcome back to What’s \[…\] [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WTTAA-Ep-106-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 106 — Overcoming Contentiousness](http://whatsthistao.com/2026/03/16/show-106-overcoming-contentiousness/) _2026-03-16 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod and George examine the works of Derek Lin and Chuang Tzu to discuss how to live with less contention and greater harmony. George also shares the power of the “sacred” pause, and Tod explains why balancing your internal checkbook can help you find peace. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WTTAA-Ep-106-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 105 — Li, Listener Mail, Hundun](http://whatsthistao.com/2026/02/16/show-105-li-listener-mail-hundun/) _2026-02-16 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod and George explore the concept of li, or the natural energy patterns inherent in all of us. They also help a listener with love problems and examine Chuang Tzu’s tragedy of Hundun, the faceless but benevolent emperor. Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WTTAA-Ep-105-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 104 — Wu-Chi and Chuang Tzu’s Metamorphosis](http://whatsthistao.com/2026/01/26/show-104-wu-chi-and-chuang-tzus-metamorphosis/) _2026-01-26 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod shares how Jason Gregory’s “The Tradition of Natural Taoism” aims to correct some Western interpretations of the Tao. Also, George explains the mysterious emptiness of wu-chi and the pair dive deep into one of Chuang Tzu’s strangest stories, “Metamorphosis.” Pick up a copy of Dr.Sijo: The Taoist Monk in Modern Clothing by Jeremy Newman [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WTTAA-Ep-104-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 103 — How to Be Kind to Yourself](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/11/05/show-103-how-to-be-kind-to-yourself/) _2025-11-05 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod took a trip to Cuba and felt an incredible joy getting away from technology and consumer culture for a few days. George shares tips on being kind to yourself and building space around your personal challenges to put them in proper perspective. Also, Chuang Tzu’s thoughts on being competitive. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WTAA-Ep-103-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 102 — Lu Dong Pin’s Dream and the Tower of Spirit](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/10/14/show-102-lu-dong-pins-dream-and-the-tower-of-spirit/) _2025-10-14 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod interviewed Deepak Chopra for a work assignment and asked for his thoughts on Taoism. Later, Tod and George also explore Lu Dong Pin’s dream, which led him to reject worldly power for the Tao, and Chuang Tzu’s “Tower of Spirit,” a lesson in guarding sincerity. George’s new film, “What is Consciousness?” [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WTTAA-Ep-102-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 101 — Dr. Totton’s passing, Chuang Tzu’s Active Life, and Listener Mail](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/09/18/show-101-dr-tottons-passing-chuang-tzus-active-life-and-listener-mail/) _2025-09-18 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ After nearly two years in hospice care, Dr. Totton has passed away, Tod discusses the aftermath. Later, George talks about how improv classes have helped his Tao cultivation and they dive deep into Chuang Tzu’s chapter on the “Active Life.” Also, a listener asks how they can be more disciplined in their practice. GoFundMe: Care \[…\] [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WTTAA-Ep-101-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 100 — The Unseen and Detachment](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/07/17/show-100-the-unseen-and-detachment/) _2025-07-17 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod and George dig deep into the writings of Derek Lin to discuss how to interact with the unseen and the power of detachment. Later, they discuss relationships and Chuang Tzu’s “Man of Character.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WTTAA-Ep-100-FINAL-FINAL.mp3) ## [Show 99 — Faith and Chuang Tzu’s Monkeys](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/06/26/show-99-faith-and-chuang-tzus-monkeys/) _2025-06-26 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ George and Tod contemplate the age-old debate about whether all spiritual practices lead down the same path. Later, they examine the role that faith plays in Taoism and examine the wisdom of Chuang Tzu’s monkeys. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WTTAA-Ep-99-FINAL.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WfidSDv0oTTF) _2025-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Show 98 — Mirror Mind and Intuitive Wisdom](http://whatsthistao.com/2025/06/05/show-98-mirror-mind-and-intuitive-wisdom/) _2025-06-05 · tod.perry@yahoo.com (Tod Perry) · What's This Tao All About?_ Tod and George examine the mysterious concept of the “mirror mind” and how it can help you live in the present moment, and how to make decisions by getting in touch with our intuitive wisdom. Later, they dig into Chuang Tzu’s chapter on “Great and Small.” GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final \[…\] [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WTAA-98-FINAL.mp3)