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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life

 (1959)

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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.
Buddhism And Christianity
Episode 18 - 12-31-1960
Having come from both practices, Watts encourages a dialogue and exploration of unity.
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Buddhism And Christianity
Zen In Fencing And Judo
Episode 17 - 12-31-1960
Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the history of these disciplines.
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Zen In Fencing And Judo
Zen in Gardens and Architecture
Episode 16 - 12-31-1960
Learn from his extensive experience in incorporating nature's elements in intentional design.
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Zen in Gardens and Architecture
Zen in Painting
Episode 15 - 12-31-1960
Examine the most basic of maneuvers: a brushstroke.
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Zen in Painting
The Life of Zen
Episode 14 - 12-31-1960
Take a brief glimpse into the conversations and joy between guru and apprentice.
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The Life of Zen
Omnipotence
Episode 13 - 12-31-1959
Come to a better understanding of creating and nurturing.
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Omnipotence
Law and Order
Episode 12 - 12-31-1959
Explore where natural intellect and modern agreements meet.
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Law and Order
On Being Vague
Episode 11 - 12-31-1959
Could there be more kindness, a softening, in the world with more vague and less concrete approaches?
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On Being Vague
Nonsense
Episode 10 - 12-31-1959
Explore life without the harsh definitions of purpose placed on modern life throughout the world.
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Nonsense
Pain
Episode 9 - 12-31-1959
Redefine what pain is and what it means for the living.
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Pain
Queries And Sources
Episode 8 - 12-31-1959
If this series or subject fascinates you, take advantage of Watts sharing his resources.
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Queries And Sources
Recollection
Episode 7 - 12-31-1959
Examine the idea of individualism and the challenges it presents.
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Recollection
On Death
Episode 6 - 12-31-1959
Explore the true definition of death as well as rebirth.
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On Death
The Silent Mind
Episode 5 - 12-31-1959
Examine the idea of quieting not just the external voice but that which fills the mind when silence awaits.
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The Silent Mind
The Void
Episode 4 - 12-31-1959
Could there be freedom in emptiness and answers in absolution?
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The Void
Time
Episode 3 - 12-31-1959
Rethink how you view time and plan for what's next in this piece about the now.
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Time
Things and Thinks
Episode 2 - 12-31-1959
Reexamine separateness and oneness with Watts' unique insight into how we view existence.
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Things and Thinks
Man and Nature
Episode 1 - 12-31-1959
Is it man against nature, nature against man or should they all work together?
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Man and Nature
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