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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

1959 - 1960 1 season 18 eps

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Season 1

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Season 1

30 min

S1 · E1 · Dec 31, 1959

Man and Nature Episode 1

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

30 min

S1 · E2 · Dec 31, 1959

Things and Thinks Episode 2

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

30 min

S1 · E3 · Dec 31, 1959

Time Episode 3

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

30 min

S1 · E4 · Dec 31, 1959

The Void Episode 4

Could there be freedom in emptiness and answers in absolution?

30 min

S1 · E5 · Dec 31, 1959

The Silent Mind Episode 5

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

30 min

S1 · E6 · Dec 31, 1959

On Death Episode 6

Explore the true definition of death as well as rebirth.

30 min

S1 · E7 · Dec 31, 1959

Recollection Episode 7

Examine the idea of individualism and the challenges it presents.

30 min

S1 · E8 · Dec 31, 1959

Queries And Sources Episode 8

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

30 min

S1 · E9 · Dec 31, 1959

Pain Episode 9

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

30 min

S1 · E10 · Dec 31, 1959

Nonsense Episode 10

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

30 min

S1 · E11 · Dec 31, 1959

On Being Vague Episode 11

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

30 min

S1 · E12 · Dec 31, 1959

Law and Order Episode 12

Explore where natural intellect and modern agreements meet.

30 min

S1 · E13 · Dec 31, 1959

Omnipotence Episode 13

Come to a better understanding of creating and nurturing.

30 min

S1 · E14 · Dec 31, 1960

The Life of Zen Episode 14

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

30 min

S1 · E15 · Dec 31, 1960

Zen in Painting Episode 15

Examine the most basic of maneuvers: a brushstroke.

30 min

S1 · E16 · Dec 31, 1960

Zen in Gardens and Architecture Episode 16

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

30 min

S1 · E17 · Dec 31, 1960

Zen In Fencing And Judo Episode 17

Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the history of these disciplines.

30 min

S1 · E18 · Dec 31, 1960

Buddhism And Christianity Episode 18

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

18 episodes in Season 1

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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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Total runtime 162h 0m · Episode length 540 min · Type Video

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Premiered

December 31, 1959

Final episode

December 31, 1960

Status

Ended

Country

United States

Type

Video

Episode length

540 min

Total runtime

162h 0m

Original language

English

Production

United States

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English

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