August 22, 2021

0636 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XI

Episode 0636 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XI
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based onreminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman and 200 direct quotations. Passages #50 - 55.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teaching & dialogues. 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

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


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0635 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XXIV

Episode 0635 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XXIV
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Final reading & discussion of Chuang Tzu, chapter 4 ("In the World of Men"), translated by Burton Watson. Core Taoist teachings: 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

* Metanoia (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metanoia_(theology)


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5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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0634 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, X

Episode 0634 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, X
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 6-7) and 200 direct quotations.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teaching & dialogues. 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


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

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2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

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3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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0633 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XXIII

Episode 0633 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XXIII
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Final reading & discussion of Chuang Tzu, chapters 2 ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal") and 3 ("The Secret of Caring for Life"), translated by Burton Watson. Core Taoist teachings: 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

* Tao Te Ching, chapters 1 & 4 (translated by A.Waley, D.C.Lau):

http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=1&m=NOzh

http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=4&m=NOzh


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

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2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

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3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

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4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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August 9, 2021

0632 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, IX

Episode 0632 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, IX
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on reminiscences of disciple & author, David Godman (pages 5-7) and 200 direct quotations.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teaching & dialogues. 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

 

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2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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0631 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XXII

Episode 0631 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XXII
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Second reading & discussion of Chuang Tzu, chapter 2 ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal"), translated by Burton Watson. 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 *

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2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

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3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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

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0630 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VIII

Episode 0630 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, VIII
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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 -- reading & commentary on quotes #40-49.

Comments on Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees, core teaching & dialogues. 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


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All talks)

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2. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

3. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (Download/Streaming)

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4. ARCHIVE.ORG MIRROR (All talks)

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0629 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XXI

Episode 0629 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XXI
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Remarks on the authenticity & dating of the 33 Chuang Tzu chapters -- Inner vs. Outer/Miscellaneous. Reading & discussion of Professor Donald J. Munro's foreword to Liu Xiaogan's classification of the chapters, translated by William Savage. Later additions & deletions to key Taoist teachings, and historical dishonesty & disloyalty among the followers.

Re-reading of Chapter 1.

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

* Classifying the Zhuangzi Chapters (Liu Xiaogang, trans. William Savage): https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/41839


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6. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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