March 21, 2020

0492 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 22 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, II)

Episode 0492 - Sutta Nipata, part 22 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, II)
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Part II of review & commentary on Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Comparison with Matthew 6 (NIV) & Yeshua's teachings on right conduct, motivation, and the true basis of spiritual "reward."

The psychology & metaphysics of associated downfall: from the fall of the Brahmans to the history of human religions, and the karmic roots of individual reincarnative-path to the subtle mind-processes increasing distortion & suffering.

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

* Yamas (Hindu ethics): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamas

* "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://www.amazon.com/Suttanipata-Collection-Discourses-Commentaries-Teachings-ebook/dp/B01N0SL6EP

* Brahmanadhammika Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_7.html

* Matthew 6 (NIV): http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/MATT+6.html


* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

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0491 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 21 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, I)

Episode 0491 - Sutta Nipata, part 21 (Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta, I)
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Part I of an extended review & commentary on Brāhmaṇadhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Sutta introduction and summary from "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

Gautama's survey of the history of Brahmanism from ancient times of a 'golden age' to increased craving & social collapse. Tracking the consequences of progressive demoralization on the social order & individual well-being. Religion-based animal sacrifice and its metaphysical implications.

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

* Sutta background (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=... [page 117]

* "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://www.amazon.com/Suttanipata-Co...

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

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...


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0490 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 20 (Dhammacariya/Kapila Sutta)

Episode 0490 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 20 (Dhammacariya/Kapila Sutta)
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Part I of an extended review & commentary on Brahma?adhammika Sutta with translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Sutta introduction and summary from "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

Gautama's survey of the history of Brahmanism from ancient times of a 'golden age' to incresting craving & eventual social collapse. Tracking the consequences of progressive demoralization on the social order & individual well-being. Religion-based animal sacrifice and its metaphysical implications.

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

* Sutta background (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=ftnADQAAQBAJ&pg=PA117&lpg=PA117&dq=%22Br%C4%81hma%E1%B9%87adhammika+Sutta%22&source=bl&ots=qKlKwsQYN-&sig=ACfU3U2KNxRcmW0ZP2wfGYjT4CS1P31SAA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip8Y6I6dznAhXIAYgKHb8RDh8Q6AEwBXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Br%C4%81hma%E1%B9%87adhammika%20Sutta%22&f=false [page 117]

* "Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses" (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://www.amazon.com/Suttanipata-Collection-Discourses-Commentaries-Teachings-ebook/dp/B01N0SL6EP

* Brahmanadhammika Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp2_7.html

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html


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February 16, 2020

0489 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 19 (Suciloma Sutta)

Episode 0489 - Sutta Nipata, part 19 (Suciloma Sutta)
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Extended review & commentary on the Amagandha Sutta using the translation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Yogic views of Vegan-asfceticism  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


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0488 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 81; I,IV,V (Final)

Episode 0488 - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 81; I,IV,V (Final)
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Tao Te Ching reading chapters 81 & 1, 4, 5 (Waley & Lau) -- review of key principles of Tao Te Ching. Core elements of the Sagely Way in harmony with Tao Te, Heaven & Earth. Linkage between text-ending chapter 81 with text-start of chapters 1, 4 and 5.

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) & true spiritual path.





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

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


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0487 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 18 (Maha-Mangala Sutta 2)

Episode 0487 - Sutta Nipata, part 18 (Maha-Mangala Sutta 2)
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Extended review & commentary on the Maha-Mangala Sutta with translations by Narada Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Association of the term "mangala" with 'long term welfare and benefit.'

Extended review of Bhikkhu Bodhi's PDF synopsis: the true nature of 'blessings:' the spiritually auspicious & protective from a Theravadan view. Beneficial moral conduct as the basis of programmed life-catalyst, the derivative of psychopathology from past-life karmic load and lack of merit. "Good karma" as the basis of soul-support...

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

* Mangala (meanings & sutta backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mangala-sutta

* Maha-Mangala Sutta synopsis, 38 points (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://bodhimonastery.org/courses/Sn/2Mangala_Outline.pdf

* Maha-Mangala Sutta (Narada Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.04.nara.html

* Maha-Mangala Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.04.than.html

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html


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0486 - TALKS: Tao Te Ching, Chapters 79-81

Episode 0486 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 79-81
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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

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0485 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, part 17 (Maha Mangala Sutta 1)

Episode 0485 - Sutta Nipata, part 17 (Maha Mangala Sutta 1)
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Extended review & commentary on the Maha-Mangala Sutta with translations by Narada Thera & Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The backstory to the sutta, meanings of the term "mangala," and review of the Theravadan "Paritta" (protective) suttas.

Bhikkhu Bodhi's PDF synopsis: the true nature & basis of 'blessings:' all that is spiritually auspicious & protective, from a Theravadan view. Beneficial moral conduct as a layman or Buddhist monk, in family, society & personal meditative practice. From right seeking to discernment, from life in accord with key principles to realization of the Deathless.

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

* Mangala (Terms & Sutta backstory): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/mangala-sutta

* Maha-Mangala Sutta synopsis, 38 points (Bhikkhu Bodhi): https://bodhimonastery.org/courses/Sn/2Mangala_Outline.pdf

* Maha-Mangala Sutta (Narada Thera): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.04.nara.html

* Maha-Mangala Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.04.than.html

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):  https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipata.html

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


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January 26, 2020

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


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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


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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


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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


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January 12, 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, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

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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


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December 29, 2019

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...

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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


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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


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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


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December 1, 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, PDF (trans., Arthur Waley): https://archive.org/details/wayitspowerstudy00laoz/page/n1

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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).


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



* 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



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November 21, 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


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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


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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


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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...


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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


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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

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November 3, 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...


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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


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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...

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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


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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...

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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/...

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October 13, 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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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September 21, 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_...)


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...

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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...


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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...


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August 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...


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August 14, 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...


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

Episode 0445 - Tao Te Ching, Chapters 15,16
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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...


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July 21, 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...


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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


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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...


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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...


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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...

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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...

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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...


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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


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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/


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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...



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