Talks With Scott Mandelker Podcast: July 2021

July 25, 2021

0628 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VII

Episode 0628 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VII
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 5+) and 200 direct quotations. Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teachings & dialogues. Definitions of Mahakrama & TatSat, and a dialogue between Manu and King Ikshaku from Yoga Vasishta (Chapter CXVII, 117) of Sri Valmiki.

Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.

* Remembering Nisargadatta Maharaj (David Godman): https://www.davidgodman.org/remembering-nisargadatta-maharaj/

* David Godman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Godman

* "Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani": https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

* I am That (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-That-Nisargadatta-Maharaj/dp/0893860468/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Am+That&qid=1623893353&s=books&sr=1-1

* Dialogue of Manu & King Ikshaku (Valmiki; Yoga Vasishta, CXVII): https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/yoga-vasistha-english/d/doc118661.html

* Krama (Definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/krama

* MahaKrama (Definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mahakrama

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

July 15, 2021

0627 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VI

Episode 0627 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VI
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 5+) and 200 direct quotations.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teachings & dialogues. Definitions of TatSat & OM Tat Sat and a dialogue between Manu and King Ikshaku from Yoga Vasishta (Chapter CXVII, 117) of Sri Valmiki.

Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.

* Remembering Nisargadatta Maharaj (David Godman): https://www.davidgodman.org/remembering-nisargadatta-maharaj/

* David Godman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Godman

* "Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani": https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

* I am That (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-That-Nisargadatta-Maharaj/dp/0893860468/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Am+That&qid=1623893353&s=books&sr=1-1

* Day By Day with Bhagavan (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/Day-Bhagavan-Devarja-Mudaliar/dp/8182881358

* OmTatSat (Definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/omtatsat

* Dialogue of Manu & King Ikshaku (Valmiki; Yoga Vasishta, CXVII): https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/yoga-vasistha-english/d/doc118661.html

* SamVid (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samvid#hinduism

* Sam (definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sam

* Mahavakyas (Tat Tvam Asi):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavakyas#Tat_Tvam_Asi

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

0626 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XX

Episode 0626 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XX
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Final reading & discussion of Chapter 8 ("Webbed Toes") of the Chuang Tzu (translated by Burton Watson), with commentary on core Taoist views & principles. Commentary on Chapter 8 ("Horses Hooves"): true nature, wu-wei, and freedom of interference with Tao and Tao-Te (virtue, power).

Core Taoist teachings include: wu-wei (non-interference) & the sage; essential life-values; conventional assumptions vs. non-dual reality; fate, destiny & making harmony with all.

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

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

* 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

* B.Watson PDF, text: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.htm

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

July 12, 2021

0625 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, V

Episode 0625 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, V
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 5+) and 200 direct quotations.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teachings & dialogues. Definitions of TatSat & OM Tat Sat and a dialogue between Manu and King Ikshaku from Yoga Vasishta (CXVII) of Valmiki.

Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.

* Remembering Nisargadatta Maharaj (David Godman): https://www.davidgodman.org/remembering-nisargadatta-maharaj/

* David Godman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Godman

* "Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani": https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

* I am That (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-That-Nisargadatta-Maharaj/dp/0893860468/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Am+That&qid=1623893353&s=books&sr=1-1

* Day By Day with Bhagavan (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/Day-Bhagavan-Devarja-Mudaliar/dp/8182881358

* OM Tat Sat (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om_Tat_Sat

* OmTatSat (Definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/omtatsat

* Dialogue of Manu & King Ikshaku (Valmiki; Yoga Vasishta, CXVII): https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/yoga-vasistha-english/d/doc118661.html

* Sam (Definitions): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sam

* Mahavakyas (Tat Tvam Asi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahāvākyas#Tat_Tvam_Asi

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. WEEBLY.COM MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

https://twsmandelker.weebly.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

0624 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XIX

Episode 0624 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XIX
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Final reading & discussion of Chapter 7 ("Fit for Emporers and Kings") of the Chuang Tzu (translated by Burton Watson), with commentary on core Taoist views & principles. Introduction to Chapter 8 ("Webbed Toes").

Main themes include: the nature of existential freedom; according with Tao, Heaven and Earth; limits of knowing; desire & essential values; conventional assumptions vs. non-dual reality; fate, destiny & making harmony with all.

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

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

* 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

* B.Watson PDF, text: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.htm

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. WEEBLY.COM MIRROR (Download/Streaming) - UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

https://twsmandelker.weebly.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

0623 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, IV

Episode 0623 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, IV
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 4-5). Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teachings & dialogues.

Strengths & weaknesses of modern Advaita Vedanta communities. Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.

* Remembering Nisargadatta Maharaj (David Godman): https://www.davidgodman.org/remembering-nisargadatta-maharaj/

* David Godman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Godman

* "Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani": https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

* I am That (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-That-Nisargadatta-Maharaj/dp/0893860468/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Am+That&qid=1623893353&s=books&sr=1-1

* Day By Day with Bhagavan (Amazon, book): https://www.amazon.com/Day-Bhagavan-Devarja-Mudaliar/dp/8182881358

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. WEEBLY.COM MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

https://twsmandelker.weebly.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

July 11, 2021

0622 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XVIII

Episode 0622 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XVIII
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Final reading & discussion of Chapter 6 ("The Great and Venerable Teacher") of the Chuang Tzu (translated by Burton Watson), with commentary on core Taoist views & principles. Introduction to Chapter 7 ("Fit for Emporers and Kings").

Main themes include: the nature of existential freedom; according with Tao, Heaven and Earth; limits of knowing; desire & essential values; conventional assumptions vs. non-dual reality; fate, destiny & making harmony with all.

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

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

* 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

* B.Watson PDF, text: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.htm

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. WEEBLY.COM MIRROR (Download/Streaming) - UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

https://twsmandelker.weebly.com/

4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

https://archive.org/search.php?query="Scott+Mandelker"&sin=

5. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

https://talkswithscottmandelker.com/pdf_files#_=_

6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

https://www.youtube.com/user/TWSMandelker/playlists

7. AUDIO BOOKS PROJECT (UV, 2150, NOSSO LAR, AVHM)

https://imagine2150.org/

https://soundcloud.com/spiritual-books-project/sets

About Scott Mandelker

Scott Mandelker has a BA in Buddhist Studies, MA in Counseling, PhD in East West Psychology, and is the author of 3 books: From Elsewhere: Being ET in America (1995), Universal Vision: Soul Evolution and Cosmic Plan (2000), and Book III: Selected Essays 2001-2010 (2011).

His background includes Buddhist study & practice for over 30 years, spiritual counseling since 1990, and seminars and lectures in the US and Japan since 1995. He's spoken at New Age & UFO expos, and has led Skype study groups since 2010 on the Ra Material, spiritual psychology, and the metaphysics of soul evolution and cosmic plan.

He directed the national seminar tour, The Time of Global Shift -- blending science, prophecy and metaphysics to explain current world process, and has over 250 teaching videos on his YouTube channel:

www.youtube.com/twsmandelker/

Scott offers personal counseling sessions by Skype, and you can find more information here:

http://talkswithscottmandelker.com