Alan Watts for philosophy / religion / zen. It's almost a trite recommendation because his tidbits are sampled all the time in electronic or meditation music,

Alan Watts for philosophy / religion / zen. It's almost a trite recommendation because his tidbits are sampled all the time in electronic or meditation music, but they're sampled all the time because he's known for opening western minds up to eastern mysticism in a very down-to-earth approachable, comparative, compassionate, and often humorous way. Who knew that philosophy can make you laugh. His lectures just show you a different way of looking at the world, and it's a breath of fresh air for the soul.