0596 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, L (Voice of the Self; p.97-102)

Episode 0596 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, L (Voice of the Self; p.97-102)
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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 97-102.

 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]

 * Vasana (Indic sources): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vasana

 * Asava (Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asava

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

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0595 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, V

Episode 0595 - Reading Chuang Tzu, V
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Completed reading & discussion of Chapter 1 ("Free and Easy Wandering"), with commentary on core Taoist views, principles & personal guidance. Main themes include: the nature of existential freedom; dogmatic social assumptions vs. expanded view; creativity & imagination; human desire & essential values; conventional 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 (trans., Burton Watson): http://web.archive.org/web/20041009155819/users.compaqnet.be/cn111132/chuang-tzu/

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

 * PDF Version (Burton Watson): https://terebess.hu/english/tao/Zhuangzi-Burton-Watson.pdf - https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.htm

 * Zhuangzi (A.C. Muller): http://www.acmuller.net/con-dao/zhuangzi.html

 * Japanese Lo-fi, Ambient music compilations: (a) KEIHATSU, (b) Raining in Nagoya:

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 * Zuangzi (GoodReads, quotes): https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/149093.Zhuangzi

 * Li Po (Li Bai), "Amusing Myself": http://www.chinese-poems.com/lb14.html

 * A Stop at Willoughby (Twilight Zone; May 6, 1960): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Stop_at_Willoughby

  

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0594 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIX (Voice of the Self; p.96-97)

Episode 0594 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLIX (Voice of the Self; p.96-97)
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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 96-97.

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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0593 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, IV

Episode 0593 - Reading Chuang Tzu, IV
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Continued reading and discussion of Chapter 1 ("Free and Easy Wandering"), with commentary on core Taoist views, principles, and personal guidance. Main themes include: social obligation vs. individual freedom; dogmatic opinion vs. non-dual view; realism & imagination; human desire & bondage; conventional 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/wiki/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

* PDF Version (Burton Watson): https://terebess.hu/english/tao/Zhuangzi-Burton-Watson.pdf (From: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.html)

* Zhuangzi (A.C. Muller, trans.): http://www.acmuller.net/con-dao/zhuangzi.html


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0592 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVIII (Voice of the Self; p.95-97)

Episode 0592 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVIII (Voice of the Self; p.95-97)
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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 95-97.

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]

* Guna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guṇa

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

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

 

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0591 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, III

Episode 0591 - Reading Chuang Tzu, III
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Completion of Burton Watson's introduction to the life & times, and core teachings of Chuang Tzu. First reading of Chapter 1 ("Free and Easy Wandering"). Main themes include: social obligation vs. individual freedom; dogmatic opinion vs. non-dual view; realism & imagination; human desire & bondage; conventional 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/wiki/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

* PDF Version (Burton Watson): https://terebess.hu/english/tao/Zhuangzi-Burton-Watson.pdf (From: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.html)

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

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0590 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVII (Voice of the Self; p.91-97)

Episode 0590 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XLVII (Voice of the Self; p.91-97)
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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 91-97.

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]

* Vijnana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vijnana

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

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

 

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0589 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, II (p.22-37)

Episode 0589 - Reading Chuang Tzu, II (p.22-37)
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Introduction to the life & times, and core teachings of Chuang Tzu. Overview of the historical/social context, and his major contibutions to classical Chinese Taoist philosophy. Main themes include: social obligation vs. individual freedom; dogmatic opinion vs. non-dual view; realism & imagination; human desire & bondage; conventional 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/wiki/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

 * PDF Version (Burton Watson): https://terebess.hu/english/tao/Zhuangzi-Burton-Watson.pdf (From: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.html)

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

  

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