Remastered Video Series • 9 hours, 56 minutes

Buddhism and Science – 27:33

Buddhism and Christianity – 27:28

Buddha & Buddhism – 27:30

Zen in Gardens & Architecture – 27:21

Judo and Fencing – 27:43

Death – 27:23

Law and Order – 27:17

Omnipotence – 27:03

Nonsense – 27:18

Man and Nature – 27:15

Mahayana Buddhism – 27:10

Life of Zen – 27:17

The Silent Mind – 27:35

The Rise of Zen – 27:28

Recollection – 27:21

Pain – 26:46

On Being Vague – 27:23

Zen in Painting – 26:57

Time – 27:10

Things and Thinks – 27:17

The Void – 27:22

The Tao in China – 27:43

Originally broadcast in 1959, Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life is a pioneering television series that introduced American audiences to the philosophical richness of Eastern thought. In these groundbreaking, newly colorized episodes - originally filmed in black and white and now thoughtfully restored - philosopher and speaker Alan Watts explores timeless themes such as Zen, Taoism, and the nature of self, all through the lens of contemporary life. Offering a rare and intimate glimpse into Watts’ early efforts to bridge Eastern wisdom with the questions of modern Western culture, the series invites viewers - through clarity, humor, and grace - into a deeper inquiry about meaning, beauty, and the art of being alive.

All talks are available for streaming in your personal AlanWatts.com account after purchase.

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