its from religion class
its a about watching a short video and answering the questions about it.
hey :), these are the questions.
1). Do you think Watts is discussing primarily Hindu concepts or primarily Buddhist concepts? Explain what concepts of the tradition(s) you think Watt’s is drawing on.
2). Give some examples that help defend your view of which religion is most represented in this video.
3). Which definition of “you” do you think Watts is relying on, Atman or Anatta? Explain.
4). What is your own understanding of what “you” fundamentally are? How does it differ or align with the ideas of the self found in Hinduism and Buddhism?
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1). Do you think Watts is discussing primarily Hindu concepts or primarily Buddhist concepts? Explain what concepts of the tradition(s) you think Watt’s is drawing on.
I believe that Watts is discussing primarily Buddhist concepts.
The traditional concept of Anatman, here Buddhism analyses the human existent as made up of five collections which are in coincidence with Watts’s video. Watts in his discussion speaks of the material body, perception, feelings, and predispositions, conscious and karmic tendencies. Watt claims that people are temporary creatures based on these aspects are prone to daily changes.
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