December 9, 2021

0666 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXVII

Episode 0666 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXVII
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj -- based on 200 direct quotes, a biography from G.K. Damodara Row, and reminiscences of David Godman. Core Advaita Vedanta teachings & dialogue, Tatsat & freedom. Discussion of passages #119-121.  

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

* Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani (G.K. Damodara Row): https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

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

* Yoga Traditions (Yoga Vision): https://www.biharyoga.net/tradition.php

* 8 Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_(eight_limbs_of_yoga)

* 10 Fetters (Buddha-Dhamma): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetter_(Buddhism)

 

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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

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

https://imagine2150.org/

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


0665 - TALKS: 7 Rays & the Mandala of Mind, II

Episode 0665 - 7 Rays & the Mandala of Mind, II
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Comments on 7 rays, 3 chakra bands, 5 core-rays of self-consciousness, progressive levels of knowing (vidya) & 7-chakra development to awakening (Jnana, Nibbana) & realization of emptiness. Components of the Mandala of Mind:

- Horizontal vs. Vertical: 3D space/time, physical, material vs. time/space,non-physical, immaterial, mind/spirit, higher-density

- Concrete vs. Abstract: mind/body, manasic, logical vs.  buddhi/intuitive

- Subjective vs. Universal: personal/dualistic, vijnana vs. non-personal, non-dual, tatsat, satvid, satchit

- Intensity of Light: magnification, breadth vs. depth: range vs. focus

Associated teachings drawn from the Ra Material (Law of One series), transpersonal psychology, core Taoism, Pali Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta.

* Vijnana ("Consciousness"): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vijnana

* Imponderables (Acinteya, Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acinteyya

* Sunya/Sunyata (Emptiness, Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunyata

 

* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. ALL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

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

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

https://imagine2150.org/

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


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December 3, 2021

0664 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXVI

Episode 0664 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXVI
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on 200 direct quotes & biography from G.K. Damodara Row. Core Advaita Vedanta teachings & dialogue, Tatsat & freedom. Teachings from quotes #114-119.  

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

* Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani (G.K. Damodara Row): https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

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

* Yoga Traditions (Yoga Vision): https://www.biharyoga.net/tradition.php

* 8 Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_(eight_limbs_of_yoga)


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. NOTES ON BUDDHIST TALKS (from NL)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0k-bEbPzSqALZ4a0LBk3mypIs0R_dFNAYZPjMyoZC77LQ-ziMOm-yBdbVhz_OyBbTPe2hottyKio9/pub

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


0663 - TALKS: 7 Rays & the Mandala of Mind

Episode 0663 - 7 Rays & the Mandala of Mind
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Comments on the 7 rays, core 5 rays of consciousness, progressive levels of knowing (vidya) & the 7-chakra developing path to full awakening (Jnana, Nibbana). Components of the Mandala of Mind:

- Horizontal (3D space/time, physical, material) vs. Vertical (time/space, non-physical, immaterial, mind/spirit, higher-density)

- Concrete (mind/body, manasic, logical) vs. Abstract (buddhi/intuitive)

- Subjective (personal/dualistic, vijnana) vs. Universal (non-personal, non-dual, satvid, satchit)

- Intensity of Light: magnification, breadth (range) vs. depth (focus)

Associated teachings drawn from the Ra Material (Law of One series), transpersonal psychology, core Taoism, Pali Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta.

* Vijnana ("Consciousness"): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vijnana

* Imponderables (Acinteya, Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acinteyya

* Acinteyya (Wisdom Library): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/acinteyya

* Beyond-Doubt (Atakka-vacara; from Nanavira Thera): https://nanavira.org/notes-on-dhamma/shorter-notes/atakkavacara

* Sunya/Sunyata (Emptiness, Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Śūnyatā


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. NOTES ON BUDDHIST TALKS (from NL)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0k-bEbPzSqALZ4a0LBk3mypIs0R_dFNAYZPjMyoZC77LQ-ziMOm-yBdbVhz_OyBbTPe2hottyKio9/pub

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

0662 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXV

Episode 0662 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXV
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on 200 direct quotes & biography from G.K. Damodara Row. Discussion of Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees from reminiscences of David Godman. Core Advaita Vedanta teachings & dialogue, Tatsat & freedom. Teachings from quotes #108-114.  

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

* Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani (G.K. Damodara Row): https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

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

* Maharishi Vasishtha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasishtha

* Svabhava (Self-nature): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/svabhava


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. NOTES ON BUDDHIST TALKS (from NL)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0k-bEbPzSqALZ4a0LBk3mypIs0R_dFNAYZPjMyoZC77LQ-ziMOm-yBdbVhz_OyBbTPe2hottyKio9/pub

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


0661 - TALKS: Detachment, Serenity & Knowing

Episode 0661 - Detachment, Serenity and Knowing
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Comments on the current YouTube upload issue & moving to new platforms -- and the importance and nature of detachment (Vairagya), serenity (Samatha), and knowing (Jnana). From surrender & acceptance to detachment ("SAD"), to serenity and natural peace with inevitable loss, onto deeper knowing, vision & understanding of self, life, and both what can and cannot be changed.

Associated teachings drawn from the Ra Material (Law of One series), transpersonal psychology, core Taoism, Pali Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta.

* Three Marks or Characteristics (Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence

* Renunciation (Vairagya): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vairagya

* Serenity (Samatha): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/samatha

* Knowing/Vision (Jnana): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/jnana


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. NOTES ON BUDDHIST TALKS (from NL)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0k-

bEbPzSqALZ4a0LBk3mypIs0R_dFNAYZPjMyoZC77LQ-ziMOm-yBdbVhz_OyBbTPe2hottyKio9/pub

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


0660 - TALKS: On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXIV

Episode 0660 - On Nisargadatta Maharaj, XXIV
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Introduction to the life & teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, based on 200 direct quotes & biography from G.K. Damodara Row. Discussion of Nisargadatta's personal path, students & devotees from reminiscences of David Godman. Core Advaita Vedanta teachings & dialogue, Tatsat & freedom. Teachings from quotes #101-108.  

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

* Nisargadatta, Maharashtrian Jnani (G.K. Damodara Row): https://www.inner-quest.org/NisargadattaMG.htm

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

* Maharishi Vasishtha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasishtha

* Maha Vakyas (Core Vedanta): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavakyas


* ADDITIONAL RESOURCES *

1. ALL PLAYLISTS MIRROR (All talks)

https://www.twsmandelker.com/

2. TALKS WITH SCOTT MANDELKER (All topics)

http://talkswithscottmandelker.blogspot.com

3. LAW OF ONE PODCAST (RA Material)

http://thelawofonepodcast.blogspot.com

4. ESSAYS & RA MATERIAL PDF-COMPILATIONS

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

5. NOTES ON BUDDHIST TALKS (from NL)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS0k-bEbPzSqALZ4a0LBk3mypIs0R_dFNAYZPjMyoZC77LQ-ziMOm-yBdbVhz_OyBbTPe2hottyKio9/pub

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