0477 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 63-65

Episode 0477 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 63-65
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 63-65 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 63: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=63

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=64

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 65: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=65

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1



Uploaded to YouTube on 12/18/2019

0476 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 13 (Ratana Sutta)

Episode 0476 - Sutta Nipata, part 13 (Ratana Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Ratana (Treasures, Jewel) Sutta by translations by Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

The story of Vesali, Gautama's response, and the essential supreme value of Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha (Tri - Ratana) for humans & devas in our true cosmology.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Ratana Sutta (Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Ratana Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Ratana Sutta (backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/...

* Ratana Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratana_...

* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta%E1%B...

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/17/2019

0475 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 60-62

Episode 0475 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 60-62
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 60-62 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=60

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 61: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=61

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 62: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=62

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/04/2019

0474 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 12 (Muni Sutta)

Episode 0474 - Sutta Nipata, part 12 (Muni Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Muni (The Sage) Sutta from translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Qualities of mind, spiritual achievements, and aspects of lifestyle of the fully perfected sage.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Muni Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_12.html

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

* Etymology of "Muni" & Muni Sutta background: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muni-sutta#theravada

* Three Poisons (Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_poisons

* Three Marks (Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/10/2019

0473 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 11 (Vijaya Sutta)

Episode 0473 - Sutta Nipata, part 11 (Vijaya Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy.

Gautama's teaching on mental & lifestyle bases in developing metta (loving-kindness, goodwill), with specific instruction on meditative technique. Association with green-ray (R4) activation, human social relations, 3D soul evolution, and 7-dimensional work.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Metta Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta_S...

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmav...

* Metta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta


Uploaded to YouTube on 12/03/2019

0472 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 57-59

Episode 0472 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 57-59
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 57-59 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=48

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 57: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=57

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 58: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=58

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 59: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=59

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

0471 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 10 (Alavaka Sutta)

Episode 0471 - Sutta Nipata, part 10 (Alavaka Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Alavaka Sutta from two translations (Thanissaro Bhikkhu & Piyadassi Thera). Background information on the yakkha Alavaka and circumstances of the sutta. 

Gautama's teaching to Alavaka regarding proper conduct & mind purification required to secure favorable rebirth and for "crossing the stream" of birth-and-death (multi-dimensional reincarnation).

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Alavaka Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.10.than.html

* Alavaka Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.10.piya.html

* Yakkha (Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia): http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php?title=Yakkha

* Alavaka Sutta (Wisdom Library glossary entry): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/alavaka-sutta

* Talk with Nisargadatta Maharaj: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlOhjrfuNPg

* Four Noble Truths (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Noble_Truths

* Noble Eightfold Path (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_Eightfold_Path

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/26/2019

0470 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 54-56

Episode 0470 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 54-56
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 54-56 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 54: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=54

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 55: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=55

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 56: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=56

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/20/2019

0469 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 9 (Hemavata Sutta)

Episode 0469 - Sutta Nipata, part 9 (Hemavata Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of Hemavata Sutta, with discussion of the spirit-class of Yakkha (Sanskrit: Yaksha) beings by comparative cosmology.

The ways of conduct in speech & behavior, and completed mind purification required for "crossing the stream" or ocean of Samsara (7-dimensional rebirth in multi-dimensional octaves). The Buddhist view of perfected mind & conduct of the supreme sage (muni).

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Hemavata Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_9.html

* Yaksha (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaksha

* Yakkha (Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia): http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php?title=Yakkha

* Critical Analysis of Sutta Nipata (N.A. Jayawikrama, articles from the Pali Buddhist Review):
https://archive.org/stream/ACriticalAnalysisOfTheSuttaNipata/ACriticalAnalysisOfTheSuttaNipataFromPbr_djvu.txt


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0468 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 8a (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)

Episode 0468 - Sutta Nipata, part 8a (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)
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Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Pali word "Metta" as Goodwill. Review of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, with association to the Ra Material and 7-chakra theory.

The nature of green-ray (4th chakra) love, personal usage of the term "lovingkindness," and comments on wise & selfless service.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html

* "Metta Means Goodwill" (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/metta_means_goodwill.html

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara

* Sakalika Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn04/sn04.013.than.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/13/2019

0467 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 51-53

Episode 0467 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 51-53
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 51-53 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 51: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 52: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 53: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Great Hymn to Aten (J.A. Wilson, trans.): https://katherinestange.com/egypt/hym...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

* Heraclitus Fragments, DK 1 & 2 (re. Randy Hoyt): http://www.heraclitusfragments.com/fi...

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/13/2019

0466 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 48-50

Episode 0466 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 48-50
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 48-50 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=48

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 49: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=49

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 50: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=50

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

* Dao De Jing in Clear English (Jeff Pepper, Xiao Hui Wang):
https://www.amazon.com/Dao-Jing-Clear-English-Translation/dp/173206380X


Uploaded to YouTube on 11/6/2019

0465 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 8 (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)

Episode 0465 - Sutta Nipata, part 8 (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)
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Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy.

Gautama's teaching on mental & lifestyle bases in developing metta (loving-kindness, goodwill), with specific instruction on meditative technique. Association with green-ray (R4) activation, human social relations, 3D soul evolution, and 7-dimensional work.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.piya.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html

* Metta Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta_Sutta

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara

* Metta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mettā

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/5/2019

0464 - TALKS: On "Good Thoughts" & James Allen

Episode 0464 - On "Good Thoughts" & James Allen
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Extended commentary on the Parliament-Funkadelic song, "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (1974) in relation to teachings from the book, "As a Man Thinketh" (1903).

The power of mind & thought in personal life-creation, the interplay with past-lives' karmic carry-through, deep mind self-image, core beliefs & the scale of values (desires). Higher self & inner guidance, awareness of non-dual causality, and the kingdom of heaven within.

* "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (lyrics; George Clinton & Eddie Hazel): https://www.songfacts.com/lyrics/funk...

* "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGGVy...

* Quotes from As a Man Thinketh (James Allen): http://www.jamesallenlibrary.com/quot...

* James Allen (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_A...)

* About James & Lily Allen: http://www.jamesallenlibrary.com/cont...

* James Allen McCarty: https://www.exopaedia.org/McCarty%2C+...

* Deep Self-Healing (Louise Armitage): https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Self-Heal...

* Astral city (Nosso Lar), with English subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmLrf...

* Serenity Prayer (Reinhold Niebuhr): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenit...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/30/2019

0463 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 7 (Vasala Sutta)

Episode  0463 - Sutta Nipata, part 7 (Vasala Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Vasala Sutta (On Outcastes) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Gautama's moral reformuation of the basis of what constitutes a social outcaste -- a listing of the ethical faults of one who is an "outcaste." Rebirth based on moral conduct vs. birth-family & material conditions or acheivement.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

Vasala Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.07.piya.html

Vasala Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_7.html

Buddhist Rebirth in Different Planes: https://blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-african/2016/03/buddhist-rebirth-in-different-planes-of-existence.html

* Noble Eightfold Path: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_Eightfold_Path


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/29/2019

0462 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 45-47

Episode 0462 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 45-47
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Original YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8cHtW_rJA

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 45-47 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 45: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 46: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 47: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/23/2019

0461 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 6 (Parabhava Sutta)

Episode  0461 - Sutta Nipata, part 6 (Parabhava Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Parabhava Sutta (On Decline or Downfall) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 12 major causal complexes leading to evolutionary downfall, suffering, and potential rebirth in lower realms.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Analysis of Parabhava Sutta (Sangharakshita, Triratna Buddhist Order): https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/texts/read?num=SEM114

* PDF of Sangharakshita's analysis: https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/texts/seminartexts/SEM114_Pali_Canon_-_Parabhava_Sutta.pdf

* Parabhava Sutta (trans., Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.06.piya.html

* Parabhava Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_6.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/22/2019

0460 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 42-44

Episode 0460 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 42-44
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 42-44 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 42: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 43: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 44: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/17/2019

0459 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 5 (Cunda Sutta)

Episode 0459 - Sutta Nipata, part 5
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Original Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9whZKM3Mv4

Extended review & commentary on the Cunda Sutta ("To Cunda, the Smith") based on the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The 4 types of Buddhist contemplatives (aka spiritual seekers & Wanderers).

Extended discussion and comparision to the "Twilight Masters" from ET Earth Mission Walk-ins' teaching. Recognizing corrupters of the Way & false spiritual teachers, and their metaphysical function.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Cunda Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Noble Eightfold Path (Buddhist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_E...

* Twilight Masters: http://www.oocities.org/etearthmissio...

* Extraterrestrial Earth Mission: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/15/2019

0458 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 39-41

Episode 0458 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 39-41
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENAQNxsAs7c


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 39-41 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 39: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 40: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 41: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Chuang Tzu: Cook Ting the Taoist Butcher: http://www.bopsecrets.org/gateway/pas...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/9/2019

0457 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 4 (Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta)

Episode 0457 - Sutta Nipata, part 4 (Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta)
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXvpG1eJeo


Extended review & commentary on the Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Discourse to Bharadvaja the Farmer) based on the translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Comparison with the New Testament Gospels' "Parable of the Sower" -- from the Interlinear version (Greek to English). Buddhist ploughing ("work on mind") vs. Christian sowing ("work of mind").

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Parable of the Sower (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable...

* Mark 4:1-20 Interlinear version: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/mark...

* Huángbò Xīyùn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangbo...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/9/2019

0456 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 36-38

Episode 0456 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 36-38
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuW0d7I9-Q


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 36-38 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 36: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 37: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 38: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/3/2019

0455 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 33-35

Episode 0455 - Tao Te Ching, chapters 33-35
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzWKLe4nnHc


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 33-35 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 34: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 35: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/26/2019

0454 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta)

Episode 0454 - Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52zBPUiyd8

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, extended review & commentary on the Khaggavisana Sutta ("The Rhinoceros"). The values of solitude & mature companionship vs. the disadvantages of relationship-family-sociality.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Introduction to Khaggavisana Sutra (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoce...

* Khaggavisana Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Solar Kinsman (Ādiccabandhu): https://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries...

* The 10 Fetters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetter_...)


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/4/2019

0453 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 30-32

Episode 0453 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 30-32
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzhjWfMh9Dg

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 30-32 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 30: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 31: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 32: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/4/2019

0452 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 27-29

Episode 0452 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 27-29
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMu_nPHmU2c

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 27-29 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 27: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 28: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 29: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/28/2019

0451 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 2 (Dhaniya Sutta)

Episode 0451 - Sutta Nipata, part 2 (Dhaniya Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2kY0sxois

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on the Dhaniya Sutta ("Dhaniya the Cattleman"). The materialist-spiritual view contrast: physical & social acquisition vs. self-transformation

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Introduction to Sutta Nipata (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Dhaniya Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Nandana Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Identity (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/idem#L...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/28/2019

0450 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 23-26

Episode 0450 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 23-26
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osOYWcamd2I

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 23-26 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 23: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Heraclitus (Wikiquote): https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Heraclitus

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 24: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 25: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 26: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 8/24/2019

0449 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 1 (Uraga Sutta)

Episode 0449 - Sutta Nipata, part 1 (Uraga Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfW3PlMGK10&t=1s

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on two translations of the Uraga (Snake) Sutta. Mind-changes along the path of soul evolution; increasing freedom from attachment to 3 poisons & various mind-distortions.

* Sutta Nipata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutta_N...

* Sutta Nipata (overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* The Five Hindrances: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_hi...

* The Three Poisons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_p...

* Uraga (Snake) Sutta; trans. Thanissaro: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Uraga Sutta (trans. Nyanaponika): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/20/2019

0448 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 20-22

Episode 0448 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 20-22
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG54KgaFKvE

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 20-22 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 20: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 21 http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 22: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Amos (Chapter 5:12-14, NIV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/15/2019

0447 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 17, 18, & 19

Episode 0447 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 17, 18, & 19
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YouTube LinK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ni4jXo2Tq0


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 17-19 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 18: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 19: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/1/2019

0446 - TALKS: Noah & End Times Anomie

Episode 0446 - Noah & End Times Anomie
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNY4VDO_ddM


Commentary on the life and times of Noah from the Collected Works of Flavius Josephus (trans. Charles Clarke), chapter III. "Shocking Degeneracy" and Earth's current 3D end-times social deformation.

The various forms and current manifestations of anomie (personal & collective); Wanderers' alienation & spiritual mismatch with the current social norms and normlessness. Freedom vs. discernment, making adaptation to ongoing moral decay & cultural collapse.

* Flavius Josephus on Noah: https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=...

* Anoimie (Definition): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dicti...

* Anomie (Overview): https://www.britannica.com/topic/anomie

* Anomie (E.Durkheim): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomie

* Colony (TV series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_...)

* Y.Bezmenov (Demoralization agenda): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3qkf...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/31/2019

0445 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 15,16

Episode 0445 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 15,16

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YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYvwizjWLNM

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 15-16 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 15: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 16: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Vulnerability and Tender Heart (Jack Kornfield): https://jackkornfield.com/vulnerabili...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti): 

http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/24/2019

0444 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 12, 13, 14

Episode 0444 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 12, 13, 14
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMekeB9Dqnc

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 12-14 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 12: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 13: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 14: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/18/2019

0443 - TALKS: Self; Image & Worth

Episode 0443 - Self; Image & Worth
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mgJLJ0xPY

Comments on the Selfhood and true nature, self-image, and degrees of self-esteem. Associated etymologies, 7-chakra derivates, and the relationship between virtue/morality & access to universal power.

Related Buddhist teachings of anatta, the Ra Material on self as "a being of infinite worth," Karen Horney's 3 types of self-image & the idealizing-imagining of distorted conceptions of true identity.

Etymologies --
* Identity: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/identity
* Image: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/image
* Worth: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/worth
* Value: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/value
* Idol: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/idol

* Idealized Self (PTypes): http://www.ptypes.com/idealized_self....

* 3 types of self-image (K.Horney): http://www.ptypes.com/neurotic_trends...

* Types & Idols: http://www.ptypes.com/type-idols.html


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/16/2019

0442 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 10 & 11

Episode 0442 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 10 & 11
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urmkoOWOvL8

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 10 & 11 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 10: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 11: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/10/2019

0441 - TALKS: Apocalypse & Armageddon

Episode 0441 - Apocalypse & Armageddon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSGuYXY0DOI

Metaphysical analysis of Apocaplyse & Armageddon, dynamics of truth-revelations at personal, social, and planetary levels from various East-West religious doctrines of eschatology.

Integration with Ra Material perspectives on Earth harvest and 3D dimensional shift, individual self-transformation, and disclosure of hidden truths at all levels of experience.

* Apocalypticism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocaly...

* Apocalypse (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/apocal...

* Armageddon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armageddon

* Ra on Harvest: https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Elegant Shanghai Skink: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3779...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/10/2019

0440 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 8 & 9

Episode 0440 - Tao Te Ching, chapters 8 & 9
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK4nSUFMYs

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 8 & 9 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitian philosophy, polarity vs. unity, "Tao Te" & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 8: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 9: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/5/2019

0439 - TALKS: The Good, the True & the Beautiful, part 1

Episode 0439 - The Good, True & Beautiful
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecStLwjDH7w

Reflections on Logoic and Atmanic Being, and the Transcendentals from Catholic theology: the Good, the True & Beautiful. Parmenides to Plato, Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Relationship to chakras 4-6: love/wisdom/unity.

Correlation with the Ra Material & Buddhist cosmology, essential principles of Being & Logos, comparative East-West Ontology and Metaphysical cosmology.

* Genesis (album - Trick of the Tail, in 432 Hz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ergRF...

* Genesis (song - Ripples): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJa9g...

* Transcendentals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transce...

* Catholic philosophy: http://roadoffaithandart.blogspot.com...

* Parmenides: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmenides

* Ra on the incarnational "poker game": https://www.lawofone.info/results.php... [50.7]

* 10 Fetters & 4 Stages of Awakening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetter_...)

* RFB II on Yuri Bezmenov re. Western collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwboZ...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/5/2019

0438 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 6 & 7

Episode 0438 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 6 & 7
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KeBXGYd_YI

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 6 & 7 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitus & Logos, polarity & unity, Tao & the Sagely way...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 6: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 7: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Heraclitus on Logos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracli...

* Good, True, Beautiful (Transcendentals): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transce...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/26/2019

0437 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 23

Episode 0437 - From Pain to Release, part 23
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zm8YSDsj6s

Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

From Wilber's Integral Theory (IT) to a broader integration of Western psychoanalysis, transpersonal psychology, Ra Material metaphysics, Advaita Vedanta & Pali Canon early-Buddhism.

Summary comments on the entire transit from pain to release, reincarnation in the octave to re-union with Solar Logos.

* Integral Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integra...)

* Self-Realization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-re...

* Moksha (spiritual freedom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/26/2019

0436 - TALKS: From Pain to Release part 22

Episode 0436 - From Pain to Release, part 22
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNSiH29RyEc


Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Analysis of Ken Wilber's book "Religion of Tomorrow & Integral Theory (IT) approach to total Self-development. Marc Gafni's later re-visioning of Wilber's work.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Ken Wilber (The Religion of Tomorrow): http://readingreligion.org/books/reli...

* Marc Gafni (Integral Theory): https://centerforintegralwisdom.org/w...

* Integral Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integra...)

* Self-Realization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-re...

* John Welwood: http://www.johnwelwood.com/


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/28/2019

0435 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5

Episode 0435 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIrmjngj7VQ

Tao Te Ching reading Chapter 5 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way.

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitus & Logos, polarity & unity, Tao & the Sagely way...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Fritjof Capra on Tao & Heraclitus: http://www.staff.uni-giessen.de/~gk14...

* Oneness in Early Greek Philosophy: http://www.dynamictao.com/greek_onene...

* Ra on Heraclitus (25.4): https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Heraclitus on Logos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracli...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...



Uploaded to YouTube on 6/20/2019

0434 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 21

Episode 0434 - From Pain to Release, part 21
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH4IYz2eSsQ

Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Integration of GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of psychological defence mechanisms with the Kubler-Ross model of the 5 stages of grieving. Love-wisdom, allowing feeling & accepting truth in the healing process (lower triad blockage clearance).

Critique of Osho's use of Dynamic Meditation as a means of triggering release, pros and cons. Culture & repression, modernity and self-control, preparation for meditation. Analysis of book review of Ken Wilbur's "Religion of Tomorrow, Integral Theory (IT), and his approach to total Self-development.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Osho on Dynamic Meditation & Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Osho on Meditation post-Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Ken Wilbur (The Religion of Tomorrow): http://readingreligion.org/books/reli...


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0433 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 20

Episode 0433 - From Pain to Release, part 20
(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhQD99ez5k
Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Integration of GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of psychological defence mechanisms with the Kubler-Ross model of the 5 stages of grieving. Love-wisdom, allowing feeling & accepting truth in the healing process (lower triad blockage clearance).

Comments on usage of the term "Catharsis," epiphany, and the nature of culture & emotional repression. Osho's use of Dynamic Meditation as an method of triggering release. Culture & repression, modernity and self-control, loveless wounding vs. loving healing.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Epiphany (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphan...)

* Epiphany (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/epiphany

* Osho on Dynamic Meditation & Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...


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0432 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 3 & 4

Episode 0432 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 3 & 4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cae_SBCWxSM

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 2 & 3 (Waley & Lau, translations): metaphysical principles of resolving duality & conflict, achieving social order, spiritual self-healing, and freedom from attachment.

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing unhelpful preference, distortion & blockage.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 3: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 4: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...


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0431 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2

Episode 0431 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_8ZgjdTzMg

Brief introduction to Taoist classics and their place in Chinese intellectual history. Comments on Lao Tzu and authorship of Tao Te Ching ("The Way and it's Power") -- comparisons with Confucianism, Indian Buddhism, Hinduism, and the Ra Material.

Reading Chapter 1 (Waley & Lau, translations): Metaphysical cosmogenesis from Absolute to Relative (from Source to its myriad manifestations), some spiritual principles of Creation & knowing.

* Ra on the "crystallized healer": https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Heraclitus fragments (B8, B10, B88): http://www.heraclitusfragments.com/fi...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...


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0430 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1

Episode 0430 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1
(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruCXIuRRa6k

Brief introduction to Taoist classics and their place in Chinese intellectual history. Comments on Lao Tzu and authorship of Tao Te Ching ("The Way and it's Power") -- comparisons with Confucianism, Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, and the Ra Material.

Reading Chapter 1 (Waley & Lau, translations): Metaphysical cosmogenesis from Absolute to Relative (from Source to its myriad manifestations), some spiritual principles of Creation & knowing.

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi


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0429 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 19

Episode 0429 - From Pain to Release, part 19
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K68wfbIgvV0

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Levels 1-4: Extended commentary, inter-relations & association with the basic quality of conscious/subconscious mind relationship.

Psychopathology its connection with the axes of: Control vs. non-control, Self-image & core beliefs, and Matrix vs. Potentiator of Mind (deep mind archetypal). Integration of multiple perspectives.

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/30/2019

0428 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 18

Episode 0428 - From Pain to Release, part 18
(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPUsGsAbLg

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & avoidance.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Review of the terms: psychopathology, mental disorder & illness, neurosis and psychosis. Earth human 3D-repeating, veiled mind biases and issues of "normalcy" -- integration of a metaphysical, Buddhist-Hindu perspective in the psychology of pathology.

Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Levels 1-4: Overview and extended commentary, inter-relations & association with the basic quality of conscious/subconscious mind relationship.

Psychopathology its connection with the axes of: Control vs. non-control, Self-image & core beliefs, and Matrix vs. Potentiator of Mind (deep mind archetypal). Integration of multiple perspectives...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Mental Disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_...


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0427 - TALKS: Chariots on the Path, part 2

Episode 0427 - Chariots on the Path, part 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOUP-aU808

Extended commentary on the Pali Buddhist Ratha-Vinita Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu). Stages of purification on the spiritual path, sila-samadhi-prajna & the natural momentum of skillful activity. The succession of achievements in Buddhist mind-training, distinguishing the final goal from various levels of development.

* Buddhist Three Trainings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threefo...

* Ratha-Vinita Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Noble Eightfold Path: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_E...


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0426 - TALKS: Pain to Release, part 17

Episode 0426 - From Pain to Release, part 17
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5NnhycUQY

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & avoidance.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Review of the terms: psychopathology, mental disorder & illness, neurosis and psychosis. Earth human 3D-repeating, veiled mind biases and issues of "normalcy" -- integration of a metaphysical, Buddhist-Hindu perspective in the psychology of pathology.

Pathologizing (medicalizing) normalcy vs. normalizing pathology (so-called sub-group 'deviance'); NWO agendas in play. Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Level 1: Pathological (mental structure damage, subjective narratives & psychosis).

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Mental Disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_...

* Medicine's New Battleground: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...



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0425 - TALKS: Chariots on the Path, part 1

Episode 0425 - Chariots on the Path, part 1
(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIBML51VtG4

Extended commentary on the Pali Buddhist Ratha-Vinita Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu). Stages of purification on the spiritual path, sila-samadhi-prajna & the natural momentum of skillful activity. The succession of achievements in Buddhist mind-training, distinguishing the final goal from various levels of development.

* Ratha-Vinita Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...


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0424 - INTERVIEW: Linda Lang

Episode 0424 - Linda Lang
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4iQSg6Y0B8

Short interview with Linda Lang, intuitive healer, coach, mentor and transformation guide. Discussion on the 7 chakras & human evolution, the cosmic tapestry and divine Love. Humanity and the current global shift, some principles of spiritual self-healing.

Interview video version: https://youtu.be/SCRQgPW-saU 

Links for Linda Lang:

* Website: https://thoughtchange.com/
* Podcast (Exploring the Mystical Side of Life): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJH...
* Audio version: https://anchor.fm/thoughtchange
* On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

0423 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 10

Episode 0423 - On Dukkha, part 10
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPppWRFhzpA

Analysis of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & sense of self, 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and 4 types of clinging-attachment (upadana) vs. craving (tanha).

Noble 8-fold path and 3 fundamentals of Buddhist path & practice (sila/virtue, samadhi/concentration, prajna/discernment). Craving & Clinging, Nibbana & Unbinding, in the cycle of repeated birth & death (Samsara). Integration with Ra Material metaphysics & cosmology.

* Dukkha (Thanissaro Bhikku): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* Upadana (Clinging): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upādāna
* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taṇhā
* Three Marks of Existence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_m...

* On Tanha (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Nibbana (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* Dhammacakkapavatana (Gautama's first teaching): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Sarnath (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarnath


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0422 - TALKS: From Pain To Release, part 16

Episode 0422 - From Pain To Release, part 16
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCVn5_6M9M

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to "neurosis," defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & avoidance.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Review of the Kubler-Ross model of 5 stages of grieving, as applied to all forms of learning to all forms of painful truth. Introduction to the classification of psychological defence mechanisms. Extended review of current academic & social controversies regarding psychiatric diagnosis: pathologizing (medicalizing) normalcy vs. normalizing pathology (mental-spiritual distortion).

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Kubler-Ross Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-...

* Medicine's New Battleground: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...


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0421 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 9

Episode 0421 - On Dukkha, part 9
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPCXitFclE

Analysis of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & sense of self, 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and 4 types of clinging-attachment (upadana) vs. craving (tanha).

Noble 8-fold path and 3 fundamentals of Buddhist path & practice (sila/virtue, samadhi/concentration, prajna/discernment). Craving & Clinging, Nibbana & Unbinding, in the cycle of repeated birth & death (Samsara). Integration with Ra Material metaphysics & cosmology.

* Dukkha (Thanissaro Bhikku): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* Upadana (Clinging): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upādāna
* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taṇhā
* Three Marks of Existence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_m...

* On Tanha (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Nibbana (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

Uploaded to YouTube on 3/22/2019

0420 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 15

Episode 0420 - From Pain to Release, part 15
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsHSjYTNg48

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to "neurosis," defense mechanisms, distorted self-views, denial & avoidance.

Analysis of the healing of mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan early-Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra perspectives.

Formation of defense mechanisms & distorted self-image by way of splitting & projection. Review of the Kubler-Ross model of 5 stages of grieving, as applied to all forms of learning to accept any form of painful truth. Introduction to the classification of psychological defence mechanisms.

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Kubler-Ross Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...


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0419 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 8

Episode 0419 - On Dukkha, part 8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNBC_cTCrec

Analysis of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & sense of self, 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and 4 types of clinging-attachment (upadana) vs. craving (tanha).

Noble 8-fold path and 3 fundamentals of Buddhist path & practice (sila/virtue, samadhi/concentration, prajna/discernment). Craving & Samsara, Nibbana & Unbinding, in the cycle of repeated birth & death. Integration with Ra Material metaphysics & cosmology, and Advaita Vedanta.

NOTE: My apologies for the various audio problems...

* Dukkha (Thanissaro Bhikku): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* Upadana (Clinging): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upādāna
* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taṇhā
* Three Marks of Existence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_m...

* On Tanha (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Samsara (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Nibbana (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/13/2019

0418 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 14

Episode 0418 - From Pain to Release, part 14

(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nwpZqOMSfc

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to "neurosis," defense mechanisms, distorted self-views, denial & avoidance.

Analysis of the healing of mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan early-Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & Vedic 7-chakra perspectives. 

Formation of defense mechanisms & distorted self-image by way of splitting & projection. Review of the Kubler-Ross model of 5 stages of grieving, with ramifications to all forms of learning acceptance of painful truth. Introduction to the classification of psychological defence mechanisms.

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Kubler-Ross Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

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0417 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 7

Episode 0417 - On Dukkha, part 7
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q96N5FCDTg

Analysis and deeper understanding of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & sense of self, 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and 4 major types of clinging-attachment (upadana) vs. craving (tanha).

Noble 8-fold path and 3 fundamentals of Buddhist path & practice (sila/virtue, samadhi/concentration, prajna/discernment). Craving and Samsara, Nibbana, and repeated birth & death. Integration with Ra Material metaphysics & cosmology, and Advaita Vedanta.

* Dukkha (Thanissaro Bhikku): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* Upadana (Clinging): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upādāna
* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taṇhā

* Khemaka Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* On Tanha (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Samsara (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...

* On Nibbana (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/d...


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0416 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 13

Episode 0416 - From Pain to Release, part 13
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gZWtACp-cY


Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to "neurosis," defense mechanisms, distorted self-views, denial & avoidance.

Analysis of the healing of mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan early-Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & Vedic 7-chakra perspectives.

Formation of defense mechanisms & distorted self-image by way of splitting & projection; review of the "4 D's Model" giving indications of psychopathology. Introduction to the Kubler-Ross model of 5 stages of grieving, with ramifications on all forms of learning to accept painful truth.

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Kubler-Ross Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-...

* Hilarion (via Maurice Cooke) books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Hilarion+m...

* Claret Oriole (Oriolus traillii ardens): http://orientalbirdimages.org/search....


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