Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life
Explores the ideas and beliefs of Far Eastern cultures and the contrast between them and the Western view of the world.
- 1959-1960
- 1 season
- Documentary
Explores the ideas and beliefs of Far Eastern cultures and the contrast between them and the Western view of the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1959 - 1960
Episode 1
Man and Nature
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Alan W. Watts speaks on the contrast between classical Chinese and historic Western attitudes in regard to man's place in nature. Do we see ourselves as nature's conquerors or collaborators.
Episode 2
Things and Thinks
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 3
Time
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 4
The Void
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 5
The Silent Mind
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 6
On Death
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 7
Recollection
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 8
Queries and Sources
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 9
Pain
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 10
Nonsense
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 11
On Being Vague
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 12
Law and Order
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 13
Omnipotence
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 14
The Life of Zen
Sat, Dec 31, 1960
Episode 15
Zen in Painting
Sat, Dec 31, 1960
Episode 16
Zen in Gardens and Architecture
Thu, Dec 31, 1959
Episode 17
Zen in Fencing and Judo
Sat, Dec 31, 1960
Episode 18
Buddhism and Christianity
Sat, Dec 31, 1960