Thoughts on Zen?

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As in the school of Buddhism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen

I like learning about Zen, although my attempts at meditating have not been successful, especially the way they do it. I also find Zen philosphy fascinating although it's so paradoxical it's hard to get into. But I like listening to recordings of Alan Watts speak.

When I mention Buddhism to people they say they find it depressing and nihilistic which I don't get.