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


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/28/2019

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...


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/27/2019

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...


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/22/2019

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

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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...

Uploaded to YouTube on 3/13/2019

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...


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/6/2019

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....


Uploaded to YouTube on 3/6/2019