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


Uploaded to YouTube on 11/20/2019

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