An attempt has been made to see if Thoreau’ ideas could be of some help in simplifying our life, paving the way for a more conscious and peaceful life.

Wabi sabi is a beautiful Japanese concept which, if understood well and applied sensibly to life, can add to the joy of living.

An attempt has been made to explain the basic features of culture besides highlighting the significance of cultural diversity.

Victor E. Frankl’s book ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ is a timeless classic, which may very well be termed as a vast ocean of hope and faith in life.

The episode gives an overview of Friedrich Nietzsche’s masterpiece ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’

Albert Camus visited the US to deliver a series of lectures. In the lecture delivered at Columbia University on March 28, 1946, Camus spoke of the crisis facing humanity, besides making a fervent appeal to work towards the making of a peaceful and joyful world.

The episode begins with a brief introduction to 'Tao-te Ching' and is followed by a reading of a few of its more representative sections.

This episode makes an attempt to explore the true nature of time.