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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life
Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

Series · 1959 · 1 Season

Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

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Join Alan Watts in season one of On Eastern Wisdom & Modern Life. His inaugural season introduces and begins to break down our understanding of what is and what could be.

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Episodes

Man and Nature

Episode 1 · 540 min

Man and Nature

Is it man against nature, nature against man or should they all work together?

Things and Thinks

Episode 2 · 540 min

Things and Thinks

Reexamine separateness and oneness with Watts' unique insight into how we view existence.

Time

Episode 3 · 540 min

Time

Rethink how you view time and plan for what's next in this piece about the now.

The Void

Episode 4 · 540 min

The Void

Could there be freedom in emptiness and answers in absolution?

The Silent Mind

Episode 5 · 540 min

The Silent Mind

Examine the idea of quieting not just the external voice but that which fills the mind when silence awaits.

On Death

Episode 6 · 540 min

On Death

Explore the true definition of death as well as rebirth.

Recollection

Episode 7 · 540 min

Recollection

Examine the idea of individualism and the challenges it presents.

Queries And Sources

Episode 8 · 540 min

Queries And Sources

If this series or subject fascinates you, take advantage of Watts sharing his resources.

Pain

Episode 9 · 540 min

Pain

Redefine what pain is and what it means for the living.

Nonsense

Episode 10 · 540 min

Nonsense

Explore life without the harsh definitions of purpose placed on modern life throughout the world.

On Being Vague

Episode 11 · 540 min

On Being Vague

Could there be more kindness, a softening, in the world with more vague and less concrete approaches?

Law and Order

Episode 12 · 540 min

Law and Order

Explore where natural intellect and modern agreements meet.

Omnipotence

Episode 13 · 540 min

Omnipotence

Come to a better understanding of creating and nurturing.

The Life of Zen

Episode 14 · 540 min

The Life of Zen

Take a brief glimpse into the conversations and joy between guru and apprentice.

Zen in Painting

Episode 15 · 540 min

Zen in Painting

Examine the most basic of maneuvers: a brushstroke.

Zen in Gardens and Architecture

Episode 16 · 540 min

Zen in Gardens and Architecture

Learn from his extensive experience in incorporating nature's elements in intentional design.

Zen In Fencing And Judo

Episode 17 · 540 min

Zen In Fencing And Judo

Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the history of these disciplines.

Buddhism And Christianity

Episode 18 · 540 min

Buddhism And Christianity

Having come from both practices, Watts encourages a dialogue and exploration of unity.

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