January 31, 2023

0754 - TALKS: Self and the All

Episode 0754 - Self and the All
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Comments on the sense of self (Atma) & separative identity, consciousness (Vijnana) & 5th Skandha, and mundane vs. supramundane wisdom (Prajna). Non-dual knowing (Tat-Sat Chit), the All ("Creation") & Enlightenment -- based on from Gautama's teachings of Pali Buddha-Dhamma. Date: 1/25/23
Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda & Advaita Vedanta, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.
* Vijnana (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijñāna
* Vijnana (Etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/विज्ञान#Sanskrit
* Vijnana (Wisdom Library): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vijnana
* Prajna (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prajñā_(Buddhism)
* Prajna (Etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/प्रज्ञा#Sanskrit
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0753 - TALKS: Severe Alienation

Episode 0753 - Severe Alienation
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Discussion of Ra's teaching on Wanderers' alienation & inner pain. Latin etymology of the word "alienation," its inevitability for evolving souls in 3D space/time, and personal guidance for balancing. Life of Aleister Crowley as example, use & misuse of magic, love of truth & the criticality of non-control. Date: 1/19/23
Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda & Advaita Vedanta, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics.
* Ra on "Alienation": https://www.lawofone.info/results.php?q=alienation&au=1 [Wanderers & Crowley]
* Ra Material, Session 12: https://www.lawofone.info/s/12?sv=1
* Alienation (Latin-roots etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alienatio#Latin
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January 18, 2023

0752 - TALKS: From Mindfulness to Insight, II

Episode 0752 - From Mindfulness to Insight, II
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Final comments on the Buddhist term Sampajañña, advanced mindfulness practice, and foundations of mind-purification release. Concentration & insight, seeing the 3 Characteristics of the 5 Skandhas, book learning vs. direct experience. Date: 1/18/23

 

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

 

* Sampajanna (various sources):

- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampajañña

- Sutta Central - https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/sampajanna-a-source-collection/3615

- Wisdom Library - https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sampajanna

- Vipassana Research Institute - https://www.vajrasatiyoga.co.uk/sampajanna

 

* The Three Marks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence

 

* The Five Skandhas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skandha

 

 

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0751 - TALKS: From Mindfulness to Insight, I

Episode 0751 - From Mindfulness to Insight, I
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Comments on the Buddhist term Sampajañña, advanced mindfulness practice, and foundations of mind-purification & release. Associations between concentration & insight, seeing the 3 Marks in the 5 Skandhas. Book learning vs. direct experience. Date: 1/11/23

 

Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda & Advaita Vedanta, Ra Material, core Taoism, transpersonal psychology & Western metaphysics. Samutta Nikaya 55.3:

 

"Therefore, Dighavu, when you are established in these four factors of stream entry [Conviction-Buddha/Dhamma/Sangha, Generosity, Virtue-Kamma, Discernment-Views], you should further develop 6 qualities conducive to clear knowing:

 

"Remain focused on inconstancy in all fabrications, percipient of stress in what is inconstant, percipient of not-self in what is stressful, percipient of abandoning, percipient of dispassion, percipient of cessation. That's how you should train yourself."

 

* Sampajanna (various sources):

- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampajañña

- Sutta Central - https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/sampajanna-a-source-collection/3615

- Wisdom Library - https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sampajanna

- Pariyati.org - https://pariyatti.org/Articles-and-Excerpts/Sampajañña

- Vipassana Research Institute - https://www.vajrasatiyoga.co.uk/sampajanna

 

* The Three Marks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence

 

* The Five Skandhas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skandha

 

 

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0750 - TALKS: Maturity in Knowing (3 Marks & Tribulation)

Episode 0750 - Maturity in Knowing (3 Marks & Tribulation)
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Comments on the "levels" of human mental/spiritual development, and the growth of maturity in knowing & speaking. The spectrum of Rays 1-4 and physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual bases of attention. The value of confusion and the folly of knowing. The 3 Marks & 3D Tribulation. Date: 1/5/23

 

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

metaphysics. Samutta Nikaya 55.3:

 

"Therefore, Dighavu, when you are established in these four factors of stream entry [Conviction-Buddha/Dhamma/Sangha, Generosity, Virtue-Kamma, Discernment-Views], you should further develop six qualities conducive to clear knowing:

 

"Remain focused on inconstancy in all fabrications, percipient of stress in

what is inconstant, percipient of not-self in what is stressful, percipient of abandoning, percipient of dispassion, percipient of cessation. That's how you should train yourself."

 

Rough Pali Summary (from Scott):

SABBE SAMKHARA ANICCA

SABBE ANNICA DUKKHAM

SABBE DUKKHAM ANATTA (SUNYATAM)

VIDYA VAIRAGYA, SHANTI, NIBANN

 

 

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January 4, 2023

0749 - TALKS: On Soul Mates & Soul Circles

Episode 0749 - On Soul Mates & Soul Circles
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Comments on the metaphysics of friends, family & acquaintances. Soul mates and the inner & outer "circles" of souls with whom we share multiple 3D-Earth lifetimes. Personal free will & the illusion of unlimited choice in light of programmed catalyst, non-duality & timelessness. Date: 1/4/23

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


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0748 - TALKS: Confucius, Path and Fruit

Episode 0748 - Confucius, Path and Fruit
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Comments on the famous passage from Confucius on his progression of moral & spiritual development, with translations from James Legge & D.C. Lau. The sequence of self-correction, learning & accord with life-purpose. The direction of will & intention, resolution of doubt, path & fruit, and relevance to personal life. Date: 12/29/22

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

* Confucius (Life-stages; Lunyu II. 4. 20): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Lunyu&no=20

* Jhanas in Theravada Buddhist Meditation (Bhikkhu Gunaratana): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/gunaratana/wheel351.html#abb

 

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0747 - TALKS: 2023 and Endtimes Volatility

Episode 0747 - 2023 and Endtimes Volatility
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Comments on 2023, "expecting the unexpected," and the volatile nature of current 3D Endtimes. Medvedev's 10 predictions & hidden bases, widening European war, major civilizational shocks, and the way of keeping emotional balance. Date: 12/28/22

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

* Dmitry Medvedev, 2023 predictions:

https://rense.com/general97/medvedev-predictions.php

https://t-me.translate.goog/s/medvedev_telegram?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

 

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