This 700-Year-Old Art Holds the Secret to Inner Freedom

►Discover the timeless wisdom of Alan Watts in Zen in Painting, an exploration of how ancient Chinese and Japanese art reveals the secret to true spontaneity, mindfulness, and inner freedom. This episode from Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life blends Eastern philosophy, Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and the art of the brush to show how creativity flows when the mind is free from self-conscious control.

In this talk, Alan Watts explains the connection between Zen training and Far Eastern painting — from the disciplined strokes of calligraphy to the effortless beauty of spontaneous brushwork. You’ll learn how masters like Sesshū, Sengai, and Muqi expressed the spirit of Zen through art, and how these lessons can transform the way we live, create, and see the world.

Whether you’re an artist, a seeker of spiritual insight, or someone curious about the link between mindfulness and creativity, this lecture offers inspiration for a more present and liberated life.

If you're drawn to deeper truths, Eastern philosophy, or simply tired of modern structures that don’t feel right… this talk is for you.

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🔍 Topics Covered:

Zen Buddhism and spontaneity in action

The link between Chinese calligraphy and painting

Taoist influence on art and creativity

Sesshū Tōyō and the art of broken ink landscapes

The Zen concept of sono mama (“just like that”)

How to live and create without hesitation

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