February 21, 2021

0588 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVI (Voice of the Self; p.90-94)

Episode 0588 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVI (Voice of the Self; p.90-94)
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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, pages 90-94.

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

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

* Nitya Sutras (M.U.Hatengi): https://archive.org/details/NityaSutrasTheRelevationsOfSwamiNityanandaM.U.HatengdiAndSwamiChetanananda_201710

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r [NOTE: May be removed]

* Dharana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dharana

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

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0587 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, I

Episode 0587 - Reading Chuang Tzu, I
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Introduction to the life & times, and core teachings of Chuang Tzu. Overview of the historical/social context, and his contibutions to classical Chinese Taoist philosophy. Main themes include: social obligations vs. individual freedom; dogmatic opinionatedness vs. non-dual view; realism & imagination; human desire & bondage; assumptions vs. reality. 

Related teachings from the Ra Material, Advaita Vedanta, Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, and personal experience.

* Chuang Tzu (text): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book)

* Chuang Tzu (author): https://en.wikipedia.org/wikiki/Zhuang_Zhou

* Chuang Tzu (trans., Burton Watson): http://web.archive.org/web/20041009155819/users.compaqnet.be/cn111132/chuang-tzu/

* Full Text (trans., Burton Watson): https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/chuang-tzu-zuangzi-burton-watson-the-complete-works-of-chuang-tzu#toc1

* Zhenren (Chinese: ?): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhenren

0586 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLV (Voice of the Self; p.83-89)

Episode 0586 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLV (Voice of the Self; p.83-89)
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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, pages 83-89.

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

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

* Nitya Sutras (M.U.Hatengi): https://archive.org/details/NityaSutrasTheRelevationsOfSwamiNityanandaM.U.HatengdiAndSwamiChetanananda_201710

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r [NOTE: May be removed]

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


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February 10, 2021

0585 - TALKS: Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), V

Episode 0585 - TALKS: Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), V
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Part V final remarks on spiritual transformation & current global process -- focused on the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox topics of Apotheosis & spiritual Transfiguration, and the Chinese Taoist conception of the Zhenren.

Etymological history of the term "Zhen" from original Taoist sources, with several readings from Chuang Tzu.  Relevant teachings from the Ra Material (Law of One series), Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, Advaita Vedanta, transpersonal psychology & paranormal experience.

* Apotheosis (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotheosis

* Chuang Tzu (trans., Burton Watson):

http://web.archive.org/web/20041009155819/users.compaqnet.be/cn111132/chuang-tzu/

* Zhenren (Chinese: ): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhenren

 

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0584 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIV (Voice of the Self; p.81-87)

Episode 0584 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIV (Voice of the Self; p.81-87)
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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, pages 81-87.

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

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

* Nitya Sutras (M.U.Hatengi): https://archive.org/details/NityaSutrasTheRelevationsOfSwamiNityanandaM.U.HatengdiAndSwamiChetanananda_201710

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r [NOTE: May be removed]

* Yukti: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yukti

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


0583 - TALKS: Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), IV

Episode 0583 - Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), IV
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Part IV commentary on spiritual transformation & the current global process -- focused on the experience of Apotheosis & Transfiguration, and the Chinese conception of Zhenren.

Etymological history of the term "Zhen" from original Taoist sources, analysis of ancient-character radicals & metaphysical meanings.  Relevant material from the Ra Material (Law of One series), Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, Advaita Vedanta (the 4 Mahavakyas), transpersonal psychology, and paranormal experience.

* Apotheosis (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotheosis

* Saint Savvas of Vatopaidi:  https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2016/06/saint-savvas-of-vatopaidi-fool-for.html

* Zhenren (Chinese: ): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhenren

 


0582 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIII (Voice of the Self; p.69-77, ii)

Episode 0582 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIII (Voice of the Self; p.69-77, ii)
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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, pages 69-77.

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

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

* Nitya Sutras (M.U.Hatengi): https://archive.org/details/NityaSutrasTheRelevationsOfSwamiNityanandaM.U.HatengdiAndSwamiChetanananda_201710

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r [NOTE: May be removed]

* Brahmarandhra: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahmarandhra

* Varna: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/varna

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

 


0581 - TALKS: Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), III

Episode 0581 - Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), III
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Part III commentary on spiritual transformation & the current global process -- focused on the experience of Apotheosis & Transfiguration (the Tabor Light), and the Chinese conception of the Zhenren. East-West Catholic doctrine and historical controversy, Hesychasm and Eastern orthodox monastic praxis. 

Relevant material from the Ra Material (Law of One series), Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, Advaita Vedanta (the 4 Mahavakyas), transpersonal psychology, and paranormal experience.

 * Apotheosis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotheosis

 * Transfiguration of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfiguration_of_Jesus

 * Tabor Light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabor_Light

 * Mahavakyas (Vedic core truths): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahāvākyas

 * Saint Savvas: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2016/06/saint-savvas-of-vatopaidi-fool-for.html

 * Zhenren (Chinese: 眞人): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhenren


0580 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLII (Voice of the Self, p.69-77)

Episode 0580 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLII (Voice of the Self, p.69-77)
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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, pages 69-77.

Clarifications from Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, the Ra Material (Law of One series), transpersonal psychology, and personal/paranormal experience.

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

* Nitya Sutras (M.U.Hatengi): https://archive.org/details/NityaSutrasTheRelevationsOfSwamiNityanandaM.U.HatengdiAndSwamiChetanananda_201710

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r [NOTE: May be removed]

* Dharana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/dharana

* Guna: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/guna

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

 

0579 -TALKS: Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), II

Episode 0579 -Apotheosis Now (Transfiguration & the Zhenren), II
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Part II commentary on current global process -- focused on the experience of Apotheosis & Transfiguration, and the Chinese conception of Zhenren. Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox post-canonical views and historical controversy, development of Hesychasm and Christian monastic praxis.

Relevant material from the Ra Material (Law of One series), Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, Advaita Vedanta, transpersonal psychology, and paranormal (time/space) experience.

* Океан Ельзи - Обійми (Serhat Durmus Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmqKUBZvMbE

* Stellardrone - Eternity (Edgaras, b.1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-0H4HOATOM

* Apotheosis (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotheosis

* Transfiguration of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfiguration_of_Jesus

* Tabor Light: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabor_Light

* Hesychasm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesychasm

* Saint Savvas: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2016/06/saint-savvas-of-vatopaidi-fool-for.html

* Zhenren (Chinese: ): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhenren


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