0411 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 4

Episode 0411 - On Dukkha, part 4
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Analysis and deeper understanding of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & ahamkara (sense of self), the 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and the 4 major types of upadana (clinging/attachment).

4 forms of clinging (upadana): sensual desires, rites & rituals, views, and self-view -- re. Buddhist & Advaita Vedanta soteriology. What distinguishes the Buddhist doctrines of anatta, path & goal from Hindu teachings. Making synthesis via Ra Material metaphysics.

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

0410 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 10

Episode 0410 - From Pain to Release, part 10
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Deep analysis of the process by which pain and childhood trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to "neurosis," defense mechanisms, distorted self-views and various forms of pathological splitting. 

Analysis of mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological (Freudian & object-relations school), Theravadan early-Buddhist & Hindu Advaita Vedanta, and Law of One (Ra Material) perspectives.

Formation of defense mechanisms & distorted self-image by way of psychological splitting (dichotomous thinking) and projection. Otto Kernberg's views of Borderline & Narcissistic patterns. Extended comments on Projective Identification and STS techniques.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZME1JbhHegY

0409 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 3

Episode 0409 - On Dukkha, part 3
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Analysis and deeper understanding of fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress & ahamkara (sense of self), the 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence), and the 4 major types of upadana (clinging/attachment).

4 forms of clinging (upadana): sensual desires, rites & rituals, views, and self-view -- re. Buddhist & Advaita Vedanta soteriology. What distinguishes the Buddhist doctrines of anatta, path & goal from Hindu teachings. Making synthesis via Ra Material metaphysics.

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

0408 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 9

Episode 0408 - From Pain to Release, part 9
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Deep analysis of the process by which pain and childhood trauma become imprinted, leading to "neurosis" & mental distortions -- starting with Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy.

Discussion of neurosis and pain from psychological, Buddhist & Law of One perspectives. An integration of metaphysics, transpersonal psychology, psychoanalytic & object-relations theory (Freud, Melanie Klein, Otto Kernberg, Heinz Kohut).

Formation of neurosis, psychological defense mechanisms & distorted self-image -- associated with various forms of splitting (dichotomous thinking) and Borderline & Narcissistic patterns -- with an introduction to the mechanism of Projective Identification.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lASgzdn90JI

0407 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 8

Episode 0407 - From Pain to Release, part 8
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Deep analysis of the process by which pain and childhood trauma become imprinted, leading to "neurosis" & mental distortions -- starting with Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy.

Discussion of neurosis and pain from psychological, Buddhist & Law of One perspectives. An integration of metaphysics, transpersonal psychology, psychoanalytic & object-relations theory.

Formation of neurosis, psychological defense mechanisms, and 3 types of distorted self-image -- associated with an expanded definition of splitting (dichotomous thinking), collective doxic assumptions, and avoidance of anxiety & cognitive dissonance. Development of integrated, realistic and mature self-understanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf2knoBRXJw

0406 - TALKS: Perception, Obstruction, & Identity

Episode 0406 - Perception, Obstruction, & Identity
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Comments on the connection between stillness & discernment, expanding perception & awareness, sensitivity to inner/outer systems or fields of phenomena. Etymological considerations of the Pali/Sanskrit word "dukkha" & mind-generated obstruction.

Conceptions of selfhood: Buddhist Anatta vs. wrong views of self, naming vs. knowing, true nature as nameless. Yoga and etymology of the word yoga; Buddhist cosmology of realms linked to the mind of beings therein...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N5Lme3P98g

0405 - TALKS: On Distortion & Responsibility

Episode 0405 - On Distortion & Responsibility
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Comments on various aspects of mind-created experience: reaction to catalyst, the 10 Fetters & unveiled higher-dimensional distortions. The basis of wisdom-over-love in interaction with others.

The linkage between self-esteem and the willingness to accept personal limits, begin anew with an expanded perspective, and acknowledge our responsibility for distortions & mistakes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qE2fxN_Wzk

0404 - TALKS: Spiritual Powers & Careful Learning

Episode 0404 - Spiritual Powers & Careful Learning
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Signs of 6th chakra energy activation & unblocking; conceptual views of unity vs. a direct experience of non-duality. Signlessness in mindfulness and amanasikara (non-subjective attention).

The value and limitations of magical powers (siddhis). Parralax view, mental flexibility and the ability to recognize value in opposing positions & opinions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-tAzocStM

0403 - TALKS: Discerning Spiritual Teachers

Episode 0403 - Discerning Spiritual Teachers
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Initial comments on the metaphysical symbology of the human face -- leading to a longer discussion on the relationship between levels of teaching & degree of committment to truth, and the relative social popularity of spiritual teachers.

Various applications of discernment: the difference between emotional hope & realistic expectation, assessment of modern spiritual teachers (i.e., Rudolf Steiner, Nityananda, Thai Forest tradition leaders, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, etc.).

Historical dynamics of spiritual development in East-West religious communities; current conditions in modern groups. Comments on various spiritual teachers & comparison with the Ra Material.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HX36pp6RuY

0402 - TALKS: Remarks On Self-Being and Nature

Episode 0402 - Remarks On Self-Being and Nature
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Brief comments on various topics:

* The greater immateriality of the total self-nature
* Departure from 3D space/time at the time of harvest
* 2D species experience as Logoic experimentation
* The primacy of personal intention in karmic formation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soXsl4zSk5Uz

0401 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 2

Episode 0401 - On Dukkha, part 2
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Analysis and deeper understanding of several fine points associated with the Buddhist term "Dukkha": sukha = dukkha, the 5 clinging-aggregates (upadana-skandha) as basis of stress, the 3 bases of dukkha (pain, samskara, impermanence).

Sanskara as basis of ahamkara (sense of self) & basis of all core stress; freedom as release of 3 Poisons and a new way of relating to external/internal phenomena. Doxic assumptions and the basis of wrong view (the example of synonyms of "existential").

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOst5AiBHtI

0400 - TALKS: On Dukkha, part 1

Episode 0400 - On Dukkha, part 1
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Analysis and deeper understanding of the Buddhist term "Dukkha," in terms of the process of self-healing "from pain to release." The work of 7-density soul evolution vs. Western psychological views on health, adjustment and well-being.

Personal, transpersonal & existential (ontological) perspectives on incarnational stress and subjective distress. Progressive weakening of dukkha in accord with the 4 Stages of Awakening breaking the 10 Fetters, in accord with Buddhist theory & practice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDm7yCOifQQ

0399 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 7

Episode 0399 -From Pain to Release, part 7
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Deep analysis of the process by which pain and childhood trauma become imprinted, leading to "neurosis" and various mental distortions -- based on Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy.

Discussion of neurosis and pain from psychological, Buddhist & Law of One perspectives. An integration of transpersonal psychology with Advaita Vedanta non-dual teachings on identity.

Formation of neurosis & psychological defense mechanisms, 3 types of distorted self-image & pain-avoidance associated with splitting (dichotomous thinking) & chronic idealization-devaluation process (Borderline symptomology).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8LwUkVuNiQ