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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life Season 1

December. 31,1959
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5.5
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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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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 18 - Buddhism And Christianity
First Aired: December. 31,1960

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

Episode 17 - Zen In Fencing And Judo
First Aired: December. 31,1960

Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the history of these disciplines.

Episode 16 - Zen in Gardens and Architecture
First Aired: December. 31,1960

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

Episode 15 - Zen in Painting
First Aired: December. 31,1960

Examine the most basic of maneuvers: a brushstroke.

Episode 14 - The Life of Zen
First Aired: December. 31,1960

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

Episode 13 - Omnipotence
First Aired: December. 31,1959

Come to a better understanding of creating and nurturing.

Episode 12 - Law and Order
First Aired: December. 31,1959

Explore where natural intellect and modern agreements meet.

Episode 11 - On Being Vague
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 10 - Nonsense
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 9 - Pain
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 8 - Queries And Sources
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 7 - Recollection
First Aired: December. 31,1959

Examine the idea of individualism and the challenges it presents.

Episode 6 - On Death
First Aired: December. 31,1959

Explore the true definition of death as well as rebirth.

Episode 5 - The Silent Mind
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 4 - The Void
First Aired: December. 31,1959

Could there be freedom in emptiness and answers in absolution?

Episode 3 - Time
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 2 - Things and Thinks
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

Episode 1 - Man and Nature
First Aired: December. 31,1959

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

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