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Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life Season 1 Episodes

1959-1960
1 Season
Documentary

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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

Season 1

18 Episodes 1959 - 1960

Episode 1

Man and Nature

Sat, Feb 7, 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.

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Episode 2

Things and Thinks

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 3

Time

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 4

The Void

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 5

The Silent Mind

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 6

On Death

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 7

Recollection

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 8

Queries and Sources

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 9

Pain

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 10

Nonsense

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 11

On Being Vague

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 12

Law and Order

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 13

Omnipotence

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 14

The Life of Zen

Sat, Dec 31, 1960

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Episode 15

Zen in Painting

Sat, Dec 31, 1960

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Episode 16

Zen in Gardens and Architecture

Thu, Dec 31, 1959

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Episode 17

Zen in Fencing and Judo

Sat, Dec 31, 1960

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Episode 18

Buddhism and Christianity

Sat, Dec 31, 1960

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