Concerned Quote by Alan Watts
“Zen is a way of liberation, concerned not with discovering what is good or bad or advantageous, but what is.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Zen and the Art of Liberation, 1970s
Zen seeks liberation by recognizing reality as it is, beyond moral judgments of good or bad.
In simple terms: See things plainly, without labeling.
Observe without judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- daily mindfulness
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice non‑judgment?
- What does “what is” mean to you?
Avoiding moral discernment can be risky.