0558 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIII (Voice of the Self, p.34-37)

 Episode 0558 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXIII (Voice of the Self, p.34-37)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 34-37.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation. * Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/ni... * Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofse... * Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofs... * Shabdabrahman (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/... * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya...

0557 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)

Episode 0557 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)
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0556 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)

Episode 0556 - Sutta Nipata, LIV (Dvayatanupassana Sutta, I)
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Part I reading & commentary on Dvayatanupassana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. A listing of essential Buddha-Dhamma "dualities" or polarities for rightful contemplation -- and an overview of the substrates of conditioned existence, dependent origination, and the experiential basis of dukkha and rebirth.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), Western metaphysics, transpersonal psychology & integral counseling.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (Summary): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dvayatanupassana-sutta

* Upadhi ("sub-strates of existence"): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upadhi#theravada

* Dvayatanupassana Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.12.than.html

* Kleshas ("mental defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism)#Pali_literature

0556 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXII (Voice of the Self, p.31-34)

Episode 0556 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXXII (Voice of the Self, p.31-34)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 31-34.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Nirvikalpa (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/nirvikalpa

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0555 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, LIII (Nalaka Sutta, II)

Episode 0555 - Sutta Nipata, LIII (Nalaka Sutta, II)
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Part II conclusion of the reading & commentary on Nalaka Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Cosmic praise at Siddhartha Gautama's birth, and his later teaching to Nalaka, nephew of Asita. Some essentials of the recluse life, and the 'maximal-gradient' path to complete release (the "vertical rock-face ascent"). Moneyya Patipada and the moral perfection of body, speech, and mind.

Additional perspectives from Hindu Yoga & Vedanta, the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), and personal experience -- with implications for spiritual path.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Nalaka Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.11.than.html

* Muni (definition): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muni

* Muni ("Saint," Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muni_(Saint)

* Moneyya Sutta (definition): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/moneyya-sutta#theravada

* Moneyya Patipada (from Great Chronicle of Buddhas, Ven. Mingun Sayadaw; ch. 11): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364479.html

* 4 Ways of Patipada (from Wings to Awakening, II; §84; Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/wings/part2.html#passage-84

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses): https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

0554 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.29-31)

On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXX (Voice of the Self, p.29-31)
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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 29-31.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism, the Ra Material (Law of One series), and personal observations on spiritual path & transformation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (PDF version): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Chandogya Upanishad (Vedas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandogya_Upanishad

* Upadhi (re. Hindu logic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upadhi

* Mahāvākya (Great Sayings, Vedas): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahāvākyas#Tat_Tvam_Asi

* Hari (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hari

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm