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