December 29, 2019

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



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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

December 1, 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, 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).


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



* 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



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