In this YouTube video, Alan Watts ( my spirit guide) , and Eckhart Tolle, discuss the process and incredible benefits of being able to attain a state of  inner peace through various ancient teachings. - (Of note, as Eckhart points out, all these wonderful teachings use different words and terms).   Alan refers to key elements of oriental philosophy, namely: A form of Chinese Buddhism ( a unique type of Mahayana Buddhism that integrates Indian Buddhist teachings with Chinese culture, including elements of Confucianism and Taoism. It developed its own unique schools such as Chan (Zen), and practices frequently involve meditation) A form of J apanese Buddhism (which is also  a unique type of Mahayana Buddhism that integrates Japanese culture, including  Shintoism,  but in this case, unlike the Chinese, it  stresses the value of intuition and meditation rather than the study of scriptures or ritual worship ) Dhyana, the  India...