Quotation by

Alan Watts

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

Alan Watts

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Alan Watts is saying that true Zen spirituality is about fully engaging in the present activity itself, rather than mentally focusing on religious ideas or God while doing something ordinary. The point is to be completely absorbed in the simple act, like peeling potatoes, without letting your mind wander to abstract thoughts.

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