0484 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 75-78

Episode 0484 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 75-78

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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 75-78 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 75: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=75

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 76: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=76

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 77: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=77

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 78: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=78

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

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0483 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 72-74

Episode  0483 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 72-74
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S.Mandelker PhD: Tao Te Ching - Chapters LXXII, LXIII, LXIV

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 72-74 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 72: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=72

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 73: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=73

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 74: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=74

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/22/2020

0482 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 16 (Hiri Sutta)

Episode 0482 - Sutta Nipata, part 16 (Hiri Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Hiri Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Various definitions of the Pali terms "hiri" and "ottappa," and the basis of true friendship by wise restraint.

Moral shame and dread, 'healthy guilt and shame,' and avoidance of what causes shame, regret, remorse, social disgrace & personal embarassment. Qualities of a false friend, mindfulness & the growth of a mature moral sensitivity.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Conscience (Etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/conscience

* Hiri Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_2.html

* Hiri and Ottappa: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hiri-ottappa

* Hiri Sutta (background): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hiri-sutta#theravada

* Hiri Sutta (S.N. 1:18): http://myweb.ncku.edu.tw/~lsn46/Tipitaka/Sutta/Samyutta/U_Tin_U/hiri.htm

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/21/2020

0481 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 69-71

Episode 0481 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 69-71
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 69-71 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 69: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=69

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 70: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=70

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 71: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=71

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/15/2020

0480 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 15 (Amagandha Sutta)

Episode 0480 - Sutta Nipata, part 15 (Amagandha Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Amagandha Sutta using the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Yogic views of Vegan-asceticism  diet as necessary for self-purification, vs. a Buddhist understanding that immorality is the true "rotting flesh stench" (amagandha).

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Amagandha Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_2.html

* Amagandha (etymology): https://suttacentral.net/define/amagandha

* Amagandha Sutta (backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/amagandha#theravada

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/14/2020

0479 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 66-68

Episode 0479 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 66-68
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 66-68 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 66: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=66

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 67: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=67

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 68: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=68

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/09/2020

0478 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 14 (Ratana Sutta II)

Episode 0478 - Sutta Nipata, part 14 (Ratana Sutta II)
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Extended review & commentary on the Ratana (Treasures, Jewel) Sutta by translations by Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

The story of Vesali, Gautama's response, and the essential supreme values of Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha (Tri - Ratana) for humans & devas in cosmic plan. Nibbana & samadhi states, Sotapanna and the 4 levels of enlightenment, comparison with Hindu yogic path & other mystic traditions.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Ratana Sutta (Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.01.piya.html

* Ratana Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_1.html

* Ratana Sutta (backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ratana-sutta#theravada

* Ratana Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratana_Sutta

* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taṇhā

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 1/08/2020

0477 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 63-65

Episode 0477 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 63-65
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 63-65 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 63: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=63

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=64

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 65: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=65

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1



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0476 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 13 (Ratana Sutta)

Episode 0476 - Sutta Nipata, part 13 (Ratana Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Ratana (Treasures, Jewel) Sutta by translations by Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

The story of Vesali, Gautama's response, and the essential supreme value of Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha (Tri - Ratana) for humans & devas in our true cosmology.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Ratana Sutta (Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Ratana Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Ratana Sutta (backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/...

* Ratana Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratana_...

* Tanha (Craving): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta%E1%B...

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/17/2019

0475 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 60-62

Episode 0475 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 60-62
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 60-62 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order & seeking unity & freedom by harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=60

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 61: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=61

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 62: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=62

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/04/2019

0474 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 12 (Muni Sutta)

Episode 0474 - Sutta Nipata, part 12 (Muni Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Muni (The Sage) Sutta from translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Qualities of mind, spiritual achievements, and aspects of lifestyle of the fully perfected sage.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Muni Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_12.html

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata: https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

* Etymology of "Muni" & Muni Sutta background: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/muni-sutta#theravada

* Three Poisons (Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_poisons

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 12/10/2019

0473 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 11 (Vijaya Sutta)

Episode 0473 - Sutta Nipata, part 11 (Vijaya Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy.

Gautama's teaching on mental & lifestyle bases in developing metta (loving-kindness, goodwill), with specific instruction on meditative technique. Association with green-ray (R4) activation, human social relations, 3D soul evolution, and 7-dimensional work.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Metta Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta_S...

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmav...

* Metta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta


Uploaded to YouTube on 12/03/2019

0472 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 57-59

Episode 0472 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 57-59
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 57-59 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=48

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 57: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=57

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 58: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=58

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 59: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=59

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

0471 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 10 (Alavaka Sutta)

Episode 0471 - Sutta Nipata, part 10 (Alavaka Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Alavaka Sutta from two translations (Thanissaro Bhikkhu & Piyadassi Thera). Background information on the yakkha Alavaka and circumstances of the sutta. 

Gautama's teaching to Alavaka regarding proper conduct & mind purification required to secure favorable rebirth and for "crossing the stream" of birth-and-death (multi-dimensional reincarnation).

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Alavaka Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.10.than.html

* Alavaka Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.10.piya.html

* Yakkha (Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia): http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php?title=Yakkha

* Alavaka Sutta (Wisdom Library glossary entry): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/alavaka-sutta

* Talk with Nisargadatta Maharaj: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlOhjrfuNPg

* Four Noble Truths (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Noble_Truths

* Noble Eightfold Path (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_Eightfold_Path

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/26/2019

0470 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 54-56

Episode 0470 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 54-56
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 54-56 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 54: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=54

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 55: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=55

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 56: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=56

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/20/2019

0469 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 9 (Hemavata Sutta)

Episode 0469 - Sutta Nipata, part 9 (Hemavata Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of Hemavata Sutta, with discussion of the spirit-class of Yakkha (Sanskrit: Yaksha) beings by comparative cosmology.

The ways of conduct in speech & behavior, and completed mind purification required for "crossing the stream" or ocean of Samsara (7-dimensional rebirth in multi-dimensional octaves). The Buddhist view of perfected mind & conduct of the supreme sage (muni).

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Hemavata Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_9.html

* Yaksha (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaksha

* Yakkha (Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia): http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php?title=Yakkha

* Critical Analysis of Sutta Nipata (N.A. Jayawikrama, articles from the Pali Buddhist Review):
https://archive.org/stream/ACriticalAnalysisOfTheSuttaNipata/ACriticalAnalysisOfTheSuttaNipataFromPbr_djvu.txt


Uploaded to YouTube on 11/20/2019

0468 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 8a (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)

Episode 0468 - Sutta Nipata, part 8a (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)
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Extended review & commentary on Thanissaro Bhikkhu's translation of the Pali word "Metta" as Goodwill. Review of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, with association to the Ra Material and 7-chakra theory.

The nature of green-ray (4th chakra) love, personal usage of the term "lovingkindness," and comments on wise & selfless service.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html

* "Metta Means Goodwill" (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/metta_means_goodwill.html

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara

* Sakalika Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn04/sn04.013.than.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/13/2019

0467 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 51-53

Episode 0467 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 51-53
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 51-53 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 51: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 52: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 53: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Great Hymn to Aten (J.A. Wilson, trans.): https://katherinestange.com/egypt/hym...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

* Heraclitus Fragments, DK 1 & 2 (re. Randy Hoyt): http://www.heraclitusfragments.com/fi...

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/13/2019

0466 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 48-50

Episode 0466 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 48-50
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 48-50 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=48

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 49: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=49

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 50: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.php?l=Daodejing&no=50

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

* Dao De Jing in Clear English (Jeff Pepper, Xiao Hui Wang):
https://www.amazon.com/Dao-Jing-Clear-English-Translation/dp/173206380X


Uploaded to YouTube on 11/6/2019

0465 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 8 (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)

Episode 0465 - Sutta Nipata, part 8 (Karaniya Sutta - Goodwill)
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Extended review & commentary on the Karaniya Metta Sutta (Sutta on Loving-Kindness/Goodwill) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Selected comparisons with various teachings from the Ra Material, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta & Western Theosophy.

Gautama's teaching on mental & lifestyle bases in developing metta (loving-kindness, goodwill), with specific instruction on meditative technique. Association with green-ray (R4) activation, human social relations, 3D soul evolution, and 7-dimensional work.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.piya.html

* Karaniya Metta Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.than.html

* Metta Sutta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metta_Sutta

* 4 Brahma Viharas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara

* Metta (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mettā

Uploaded to YouTube on 11/5/2019

0464 - TALKS: On "Good Thoughts" & James Allen

Episode 0464 - On "Good Thoughts" & James Allen
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Extended commentary on the Parliament-Funkadelic song, "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (1974) in relation to teachings from the book, "As a Man Thinketh" (1903).

The power of mind & thought in personal life-creation, the interplay with past-lives' karmic carry-through, deep mind self-image, core beliefs & the scale of values (desires). Higher self & inner guidance, awareness of non-dual causality, and the kingdom of heaven within.

* "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (lyrics; George Clinton & Eddie Hazel): https://www.songfacts.com/lyrics/funk...

* "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGGVy...

* Quotes from As a Man Thinketh (James Allen): http://www.jamesallenlibrary.com/quot...

* James Allen (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_A...)

* About James & Lily Allen: http://www.jamesallenlibrary.com/cont...

* James Allen McCarty: https://www.exopaedia.org/McCarty%2C+...

* Deep Self-Healing (Louise Armitage): https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Self-Heal...

* Astral city (Nosso Lar), with English subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmLrf...

* Serenity Prayer (Reinhold Niebuhr): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenit...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/30/2019

0463 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 7 (Vasala Sutta)

Episode  0463 - Sutta Nipata, part 7 (Vasala Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Vasala Sutta (On Outcastes) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Gautama's moral reformuation of the basis of what constitutes a social outcaste -- a listing of the ethical faults of one who is an "outcaste." Rebirth based on moral conduct vs. birth-family & material conditions or acheivement.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

Vasala Sutta (trans. Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.07.piya.html

Vasala Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_7.html

Buddhist Rebirth in Different Planes: https://blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-african/2016/03/buddhist-rebirth-in-different-planes-of-existence.html

* Noble Eightfold Path: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_Eightfold_Path


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/29/2019

0462 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 45-47

Episode 0462 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 45-47
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Original YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8cHtW_rJA

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 45-47 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 45: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 46: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 47: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/23/2019

0461 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 6 (Parabhava Sutta)

Episode  0461 - Sutta Nipata, part 6 (Parabhava Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Parabhava Sutta (On Decline or Downfall) based on translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 12 major causal complexes leading to evolutionary downfall, suffering, and potential rebirth in lower realms.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/index.html

* Analysis of Parabhava Sutta (Sangharakshita, Triratna Buddhist Order): https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/texts/read?num=SEM114

* PDF of Sangharakshita's analysis: https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/texts/seminartexts/SEM114_Pali_Canon_-_Parabhava_Sutta.pdf

* Parabhava Sutta (trans., Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.06.piya.html

* Parabhava Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp1_6.html

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/22/2019

0460 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 42-44

Episode 0460 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 42-44
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Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 42-44 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 42: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 43: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 44: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/17/2019

0459 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 5 (Cunda Sutta)

Episode 0459 - Sutta Nipata, part 5
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Original Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9whZKM3Mv4

Extended review & commentary on the Cunda Sutta ("To Cunda, the Smith") based on the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The 4 types of Buddhist contemplatives (aka spiritual seekers & Wanderers).

Extended discussion and comparision to the "Twilight Masters" from ET Earth Mission Walk-ins' teaching. Recognizing corrupters of the Way & false spiritual teachers, and their metaphysical function.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Cunda Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Noble Eightfold Path (Buddhist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_E...

* Twilight Masters: http://www.oocities.org/etearthmissio...

* Extraterrestrial Earth Mission: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/...

Uploaded to YouTube on 10/15/2019

0458 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 39-41

Episode 0458 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 39-41
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENAQNxsAs7c


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 39-41 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 39: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 40: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 41: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Chuang Tzu: Cook Ting the Taoist Butcher: http://www.bopsecrets.org/gateway/pas...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/9/2019

0457 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 4 (Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta)

Episode 0457 - Sutta Nipata, part 4 (Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta)
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXvpG1eJeo


Extended review & commentary on the Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Discourse to Bharadvaja the Farmer) based on the translations of Piyadassi Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Comparison with the New Testament Gospels' "Parable of the Sower" -- from the Interlinear version (Greek to English). Buddhist ploughing ("work on mind") vs. Christian sowing ("work of mind").

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Piyadassi Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Parable of the Sower (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable...

* Mark 4:1-20 Interlinear version: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/mark...

* Huángbò Xīyùn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangbo...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/9/2019

0456 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 36-38

Episode 0456 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 36-38
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuW0d7I9-Q


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 36-38 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 36: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 37: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 38: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 10/3/2019

0455 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 33-35

Episode 0455 - Tao Te Ching, chapters 33-35
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Original YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzWKLe4nnHc


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 33-35 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 34: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 35: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/26/2019

0454 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta)

Episode 0454 - Sutta Nipata, part 3 (Khaggavisana Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52zBPUiyd8

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, extended review & commentary on the Khaggavisana Sutta ("The Rhinoceros"). The values of solitude & mature companionship vs. the disadvantages of relationship-family-sociality.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Introduction to Khaggavisana Sutra (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoce...

* Khaggavisana Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Solar Kinsman (Ādiccabandhu): https://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries...

* The 10 Fetters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetter_...)


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/4/2019

0453 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 30-32

Episode 0453 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 30-32
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzhjWfMh9Dg

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 30-32 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 30: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 31: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 32: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 9/4/2019

0452 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 27-29

Episode 0452 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 27-29
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMu_nPHmU2c

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 27-29 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 27: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 28: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 29: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/28/2019

0451 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 2 (Dhaniya Sutta)

Episode 0451 - Sutta Nipata, part 2 (Dhaniya Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2kY0sxois

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on the Dhaniya Sutta ("Dhaniya the Cattleman"). The materialist-spiritual view contrast: physical & social acquisition vs. self-transformation

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Introduction to Sutta Nipata (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Dhaniya Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Nandana Sutta (trans. Thanissaro): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Identity (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/idem#L...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/28/2019

0450 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 23-26

Episode 0450 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 23-26
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osOYWcamd2I

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 23-26 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 23: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Heraclitus (Wikiquote): https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Heraclitus

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 24: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 25: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 26: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 8/24/2019

0449 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 1 (Uraga Sutta)

Episode 0449 - Sutta Nipata, part 1 (Uraga Sutta)
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfW3PlMGK10&t=1s

Introduction to the 5 chapters of the Sutta Nipata, review of the Five Hindrances & commentary on two translations of the Uraga (Snake) Sutta. Mind-changes along the path of soul evolution; increasing freedom from attachment to 3 poisons & various mind-distortions.

* Sutta Nipata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutta_N...

* Sutta Nipata (overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* The Five Hindrances: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_hi...

* The Three Poisons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_p...

* Uraga (Snake) Sutta; trans. Thanissaro: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Uraga Sutta (trans. Nyanaponika): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/20/2019

0448 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 20-22

Episode 0448 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 20-22
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG54KgaFKvE

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 20-22 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 20: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 21 http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 22: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Amos (Chapter 5:12-14, NIV): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/15/2019

0447 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 17, 18, & 19

Episode 0447 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 17, 18, & 19
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YouTube LinK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ni4jXo2Tq0


Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 17-19 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 18: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 19: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 8/1/2019

0446 - TALKS: Noah & End Times Anomie

Episode 0446 - Noah & End Times Anomie
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNY4VDO_ddM


Commentary on the life and times of Noah from the Collected Works of Flavius Josephus (trans. Charles Clarke), chapter III. "Shocking Degeneracy" and Earth's current 3D end-times social deformation.

The various forms and current manifestations of anomie (personal & collective); Wanderers' alienation & spiritual mismatch with the current social norms and normlessness. Freedom vs. discernment, making adaptation to ongoing moral decay & cultural collapse.

* Flavius Josephus on Noah: https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=...

* Anoimie (Definition): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dicti...

* Anomie (Overview): https://www.britannica.com/topic/anomie

* Anomie (E.Durkheim): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomie

* Colony (TV series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_...)

* Y.Bezmenov (Demoralization agenda): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3qkf...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/31/2019

0445 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 15,16

Episode 0445 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 15,16

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YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYvwizjWLNM

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 15-16 (Waley & Lau) -- key principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (akin to Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 15: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 16: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Vulnerability and Tender Heart (Jack Kornfield): https://jackkornfield.com/vulnerabili...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti): 

http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/24/2019

0444 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 12, 13, 14

Episode 0444 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 12, 13, 14
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMekeB9Dqnc

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 12-14 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 12: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 13: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 14: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/18/2019

0443 - TALKS: Self; Image & Worth

Episode 0443 - Self; Image & Worth
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mgJLJ0xPY

Comments on the Selfhood and true nature, self-image, and degrees of self-esteem. Associated etymologies, 7-chakra derivates, and the relationship between virtue/morality & access to universal power.

Related Buddhist teachings of anatta, the Ra Material on self as "a being of infinite worth," Karen Horney's 3 types of self-image & the idealizing-imagining of distorted conceptions of true identity.

Etymologies --
* Identity: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/identity
* Image: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/image
* Worth: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/worth
* Value: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/value
* Idol: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/idol

* Idealized Self (PTypes): http://www.ptypes.com/idealized_self....

* 3 types of self-image (K.Horney): http://www.ptypes.com/neurotic_trends...

* Types & Idols: http://www.ptypes.com/type-idols.html


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/16/2019

0442 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 10 & 11

Episode 0442 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 10 & 11
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urmkoOWOvL8

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 10 & 11 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Life in harmony with ever-changing cycles of polarity within unity, accord with "Tao Te" (Way-power/virtue) & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 10: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 11: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/10/2019

0441 - TALKS: Apocalypse & Armageddon

Episode 0441 - Apocalypse & Armageddon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSGuYXY0DOI

Metaphysical analysis of Apocaplyse & Armageddon, dynamics of truth-revelations at personal, social, and planetary levels from various East-West religious doctrines of eschatology.

Integration with Ra Material perspectives on Earth harvest and 3D dimensional shift, individual self-transformation, and disclosure of hidden truths at all levels of experience.

* Apocalypticism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocaly...

* Apocalypse (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/apocal...

* Armageddon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armageddon

* Ra on Harvest: https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Elegant Shanghai Skink: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3779...


Uploaded to YouTube on 7/10/2019

0440 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 8 & 9

Episode 0440 - Tao Te Ching, chapters 8 & 9
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK4nSUFMYs

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 8 & 9 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitian philosophy, polarity vs. unity, "Tao Te" & the individual Sagely way.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 8: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 9: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/5/2019

0439 - TALKS: The Good, the True & the Beautiful, part 1

Episode 0439 - The Good, True & Beautiful
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecStLwjDH7w

Reflections on Logoic and Atmanic Being, and the Transcendentals from Catholic theology: the Good, the True & Beautiful. Parmenides to Plato, Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Relationship to chakras 4-6: love/wisdom/unity.

Correlation with the Ra Material & Buddhist cosmology, essential principles of Being & Logos, comparative East-West Ontology and Metaphysical cosmology.

* Genesis (album - Trick of the Tail, in 432 Hz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ergRF...

* Genesis (song - Ripples): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJa9g...

* Transcendentals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transce...

* Catholic philosophy: http://roadoffaithandart.blogspot.com...

* Parmenides: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmenides

* Ra on the incarnational "poker game": https://www.lawofone.info/results.php... [50.7]

* 10 Fetters & 4 Stages of Awakening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetter_...)

* RFB II on Yuri Bezmenov re. Western collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwboZ...

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/5/2019

0438 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 6 & 7

Episode 0438 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 6 & 7
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KeBXGYd_YI

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 6 & 7 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst cycles of continual change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way (Heraclitus' Logos).

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitus & Logos, polarity & unity, Tao & the Sagely way...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 6: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 7: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Comparison of Heraclitus' Logos & Lao Tzu's Tao (Elena Butti):
http://punzel.org/Ephemeris2013/Butti...

* Heraclitus on Logos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracli...

* Good, True, Beautiful (Transcendentals): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transce...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/26/2019

0437 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 23

Episode 0437 - From Pain to Release, part 23
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zm8YSDsj6s

Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

From Wilber's Integral Theory (IT) to a broader integration of Western psychoanalysis, transpersonal psychology, Ra Material metaphysics, Advaita Vedanta & Pali Canon early-Buddhism.

Summary comments on the entire transit from pain to release, reincarnation in the octave to re-union with Solar Logos.

* Integral Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integra...)

* Self-Realization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-re...

* Moksha (spiritual freedom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/26/2019

0436 - TALKS: From Pain to Release part 22

Episode 0436 - From Pain to Release, part 22
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNSiH29RyEc


Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Analysis of Ken Wilber's book "Religion of Tomorrow & Integral Theory (IT) approach to total Self-development. Marc Gafni's later re-visioning of Wilber's work.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Ken Wilber (The Religion of Tomorrow): http://readingreligion.org/books/reli...

* Marc Gafni (Integral Theory): https://centerforintegralwisdom.org/w...

* Integral Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integra...)

* Self-Realization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-re...

* John Welwood: http://www.johnwelwood.com/


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/28/2019

0435 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5

Episode 0435 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIrmjngj7VQ

Tao Te Ching reading Chapter 5 (Waley & Lau) -- spiritual principles of achieving balance amidst change & polarity, maintaining social order, and seeking unity & freedom through harmony with the Way.

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing mind-distortion & chakra-energy blockage. Heraclitus & Logos, polarity & unity, Tao & the Sagely way...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Fritjof Capra on Tao & Heraclitus: http://www.staff.uni-giessen.de/~gk14...

* Oneness in Early Greek Philosophy: http://www.dynamictao.com/greek_onene...

* Ra on Heraclitus (25.4): https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Heraclitus on Logos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracli...

* Tao Te Ching, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspow...



Uploaded to YouTube on 6/20/2019

0434 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 21

Episode 0434 - From Pain to Release, part 21
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH4IYz2eSsQ

Deep analysis of the process by which deep pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Integration of GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of psychological defence mechanisms with the Kubler-Ross model of the 5 stages of grieving. Love-wisdom, allowing feeling & accepting truth in the healing process (lower triad blockage clearance).

Critique of Osho's use of Dynamic Meditation as a means of triggering release, pros and cons. Culture & repression, modernity and self-control, preparation for meditation. Analysis of book review of Ken Wilbur's "Religion of Tomorrow, Integral Theory (IT), and his approach to total Self-development.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Osho on Dynamic Meditation & Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Osho on Meditation post-Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Ken Wilbur (The Religion of Tomorrow): http://readingreligion.org/books/reli...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/12/2019

0433 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 20

Episode 0433 - From Pain to Release, part 20
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhQD99ez5k
Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress from Western psychological, Theravada Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Integration of GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of psychological defence mechanisms with the Kubler-Ross model of the 5 stages of grieving. Love-wisdom, allowing feeling & accepting truth in the healing process (lower triad blockage clearance).

Comments on usage of the term "Catharsis," epiphany, and the nature of culture & emotional repression. Osho's use of Dynamic Meditation as an method of triggering release. Culture & repression, modernity and self-control, loveless wounding vs. loving healing.

* Catharsis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis

* Epiphany (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphan...)

* Epiphany (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/epiphany

* Osho on Dynamic Meditation & Catharsis: https://www.osho.com/osho-online-libr...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/5/2019

0432 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 3 & 4

Episode 0432 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 3 & 4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cae_SBCWxSM

Tao Te Ching reading Chapters 2 & 3 (Waley & Lau, translations): metaphysical principles of resolving duality & conflict, achieving social order, spiritual self-healing, and freedom from attachment.

Taoist philosophy in light of the Ra Material, Buddha-dhamma, and the principles of healing unhelpful preference, distortion & blockage.

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 3: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 4: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/6/2019

0431 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2

Episode 0431 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_8ZgjdTzMg

Brief introduction to Taoist classics and their place in Chinese intellectual history. Comments on Lao Tzu and authorship of Tao Te Ching ("The Way and it's Power") -- comparisons with Confucianism, Indian Buddhism, Hinduism, and the Ra Material.

Reading Chapter 1 (Waley & Lau, translations): Metaphysical cosmogenesis from Absolute to Relative (from Source to its myriad manifestations), some spiritual principles of Creation & knowing.

* Ra on the "crystallized healer": https://www.lawofone.info/results.php...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Heraclitus fragments (B8, B10, B88): http://www.heraclitusfragments.com/fi...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/6/2019

0430 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1

Episode 0430 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruCXIuRRa6k

Brief introduction to Taoist classics and their place in Chinese intellectual history. Comments on Lao Tzu and authorship of Tao Te Ching ("The Way and it's Power") -- comparisons with Confucianism, Indian Buddhism & Hinduism, and the Ra Material.

Reading Chapter 1 (Waley & Lau, translations): Metaphysical cosmogenesis from Absolute to Relative (from Source to its myriad manifestations), some spiritual principles of Creation & knowing.

* Tao Te Ching (Waley's introduction): http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1: http://wengu.tartarie.com/wg/wengu.ph...

* Lao Tzu (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/29/2019

0429 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 19

Episode 0429 - From Pain to Release, part 19
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K68wfbIgvV0

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & distress.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Levels 1-4: Extended commentary, inter-relations & association with the basic quality of conscious/subconscious mind relationship.

Psychopathology its connection with the axes of: Control vs. non-control, Self-image & core beliefs, and Matrix vs. Potentiator of Mind (deep mind archetypal). Integration of multiple perspectives.

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/30/2019

0428 - TALKS: From Pain to Release, part 18

Episode 0428 - From Pain to Release, part 18
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPUsGsAbLg

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & avoidance.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Review of the terms: psychopathology, mental disorder & illness, neurosis and psychosis. Earth human 3D-repeating, veiled mind biases and issues of "normalcy" -- integration of a metaphysical, Buddhist-Hindu perspective in the psychology of pathology.

Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Levels 1-4: Overview and extended commentary, inter-relations & association with the basic quality of conscious/subconscious mind relationship.

Psychopathology its connection with the axes of: Control vs. non-control, Self-image & core beliefs, and Matrix vs. Potentiator of Mind (deep mind archetypal). Integration of multiple perspectives...

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Mental Disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_...


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/21/2019

0427 - TALKS: Chariots on the Path, part 2

Episode 0427 - Chariots on the Path, part 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOUP-aU808

Extended commentary on the Pali Buddhist Ratha-Vinita Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu). Stages of purification on the spiritual path, sila-samadhi-prajna & the natural momentum of skillful activity. The succession of achievements in Buddhist mind-training, distinguishing the final goal from various levels of development.

* Buddhist Three Trainings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threefo...

* Ratha-Vinita Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...

* Noble Eightfold Path: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_E...


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/17/2019

0426 - TALKS: Pain to Release, part 17

Episode 0426 - From Pain to Release, part 17
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5NnhycUQY

Deep analysis of the process by which early pain & trauma become imprinted (based on Janov's Primal Therapy), leading to neurosis, defense mechanisms, distorted self-views & avoidance.

Diagnosis and psycho-spiritual perspectives on mental distortion & personal distress ("mental illness") from Western psychological, Theravadan Buddhist, Law of One (Ra Material) & 7-chakra views.

Review of the terms: psychopathology, mental disorder & illness, neurosis and psychosis. Earth human 3D-repeating, veiled mind biases and issues of "normalcy" -- integration of a metaphysical, Buddhist-Hindu perspective in the psychology of pathology.

Pathologizing (medicalizing) normalcy vs. normalizing pathology (so-called sub-group 'deviance'); NWO agendas in play. Introduction to GE Vaillant's 4-level classification of defence mechanisms from a psychoanalytic developmental model. Level 1: Pathological (mental structure damage, subjective narratives & psychosis).

* Defence Mechanisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence...

* Psychopathology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychop...

* Mental Disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_...

* Medicine's New Battleground: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...



Uploaded to YouTube on 5/7/2019

0425 - TALKS: Chariots on the Path, part 1

Episode 0425 - Chariots on the Path, part 1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIBML51VtG4

Extended commentary on the Pali Buddhist Ratha-Vinita Sutta (trans. Thanissaro Bhikkhu). Stages of purification on the spiritual path, sila-samadhi-prajna & the natural momentum of skillful activity. The succession of achievements in Buddhist mind-training, distinguishing the final goal from various levels of development.

* Ratha-Vinita Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit...


Uploaded to YouTube on 5/12/2019

0424 - INTERVIEW: Linda Lang

Episode 0424 - Linda Lang
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4iQSg6Y0B8

Short interview with Linda Lang, intuitive healer, coach, mentor and transformation guide. Discussion on the 7 chakras & human evolution, the cosmic tapestry and divine Love. Humanity and the current global shift, some principles of spiritual self-healing.

Interview video version: https://youtu.be/SCRQgPW-saU 

Links for Linda Lang:

* Website: https://thoughtchange.com/
* Podcast (Exploring the Mystical Side of Life): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJH...
* Audio version: https://anchor.fm/thoughtchange
* On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/e...