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

Episode 0454 - Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta)
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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