0545 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVI (Voice of the Self, p.15-17)

 Episode 0545 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXVI (Voice of the Self, p.15-17)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 15-17.

Clarifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes) -- with additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 51-100): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita2.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Annamaya: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/annamaya

* Annamayaprana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/annamayaprana

* Maya: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/maya

* Upadhi: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/upadhi

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0544 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVIII (Salla Sutta)

Episode 0544 - Sutta Nipata, XLVIII (Salla Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Salla Sutta ("the Arrow"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Gautama's teaching on the inevitability of death, and counsel for those grieving the loss of loved ones.

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life and spiritual path.

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

* Salla Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_8.html

* Salla Sutta (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/salla-sutta

* Patacara Theri (biography): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/patacara#theravada

* Pañcasata Patacara Sutta (Patacara's 500): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/Thig/thig6_1.html

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

 

0543 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXV (Voice of the Self, p.12-15)

Episode 0543 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXV (Voice of the Self, p.12-15)

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 12-15.

Clarifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 51-100): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita2.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Sotāpanna ("Stream Entry" - Buddhism): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sotāpanna

* Pranava (OM): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pranava_yoga

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0542 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVII (Sela Sutta)

Episode 0542 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVII (Sela Sutta)

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Reading & commentary on the Sela Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sela"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Kaniya's sacrifice to and Sela's praise of Gautama, to determine the authenticity of his "Awakening."

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life and spiritual path.

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

* Sela Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_7.html

* Keniya the Ascetic: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/keniya#theravada

* Sela the Brahmin: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sela

* 32 Marks of a Buddha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_characteristics_of_the_Buddha

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

0541 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVI (Sabhiya Sutta #3)

Episode 0541 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLVI (Sabhiya Sutta #3)

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Part 3 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path. 

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life.

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

* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_6.html 

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

* "Tthagata," Chalmers, Robert (The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898): http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-ENG/bert.htm 

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

* Noumenon (Greek): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noumenon 

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

0540 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIV (Voice of the Self, p.10-12)

Episode 0540 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIV (Voice of the Self, p.10-12)Z

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Reading Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuribased on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Commentary on verses from pages 10-12.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

 * Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

 * Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

 * Turiya (the "Fourth State"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turiya

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

 * Pranava (OM): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pranava_yoga

 * Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0539 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLV (Sabhiya Sutta #2)

Episode 0539 - Sutta Nipata, XLV (Sabhiya Sutta #2)

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Part 2 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta ("to the Brahmin Sabhiya"), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path.

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life.

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

* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_6.html

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

* "Tthagata," Chalmers, Robert (The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1898): http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-ENG/bert.htm

* Reify (definition): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reify

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

0538 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIII (Voice of Self, p.7-10)

Episode 0538 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXIII (Voice of Self, p.7-10)

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Reading the Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published by R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Etymology & analysis of the term, "Great Tribulation," and commentary on verses from pages 7-10.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Great Tribulation (Greek: thlipsis megalē): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Tribulation

* Megale ("Great"): http://kingjamesbibledictionary.com/StrongsNo/G3173/great

* Thlipsis (etymology): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thlipsis

* θλίβω (Greek: "Thlipsis"): https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/θλίβω#Ancient_Greek

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

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

0537 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIV (Sabhiya Sutta #1)

Episode 0537 - Sutta Nipata, XLIV (Sabhiya Sutta #1)

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Part 1 of reading & commentary on the Sabhiya Sutta (to the Brahmin Sabhiya), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. 20 questions to Gautama on the nature of one perfectly spiritually attained. Qualities of final awakening and the goal of the Buddhist path.

Additional perspectives from Vedantic Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life.

* Sutta Nipata (Overview): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipit... * Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): * Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu):
* Sabhiya Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN...

* Mahavastu (trans., J.J. Jones, 1949): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/bo...

* Mahavastu, Chapter XXXVIII, Questions of Sabhika (J.J. Jones):     

        https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/bo...

* "The Such One" (Tathāgata; Wikipedia):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tathāgata

* Talks by Bhikkhu Bodhi on Sutta Nipata (with PDF synopses):

        https://bodhimonastery.org/sutta-nipa...

0536 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXII (Voice of Self, p.3-7)

Episode 0536 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXII (Voice of Self, p.3-7)

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Reading the Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published R. Gopinath Pai (Madras,1962). Commentary on verses from pages 3-7.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series).

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r

* Voice of the Self (complete text): https://archive.org/stream/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof Self Swami Nityananda_djvu.txt

* Voice of the Self (PDF): https://archive.org/download/voiceofselfswaminityananda_202004_122_r/Voiceof%20Self%20Swami%20Nityananda.pdf

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.

0535 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLIII (Māḷa Sutta)

Episode 0535 - Sutta Nipata, XLIII (Māḷa Sutta) 

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Reading & commentary on the Mala Sutta (to the Brahmin Magha), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. The nature & power of righteous giving (dana), signposts and indications of attainment and transformation, and Pali Canon views regarding the nature of spiritual path.

Additional perspectives from Vedanta & Brahminism, and the Law of One (L/L Ra Material) -- with various implications for personal life.

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

* Māḷa Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_5.html

* Gautama & the Brahman Cosmologist (SN 12.48): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=391900#p391900

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

0534 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXI (Voice of Self, p.1-12)

Episode 0534 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XXI (Voice of Self, p.1-12)

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Reading and commentary on Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- primarily based on Voice of the Self, translated by M.P. Pandit, published R. Gopinath Pai (Madras, 1962). Verses from pages 1-12.

Carifications from alternate translations: Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras), and www.ebdir.net (Randall Fontes). Additional material from Pali Canon Theravada Buddhism and the Ra Material (Law of One series). The principles & practice of spiritual liberation.

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/VoiceofSelfSwamiNityananda

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit version, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

0533 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XLII (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, V)

Episode 0533 - Sutta Nipata, XLII (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, V)

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Part V and conclusion of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual-path transformation.

Pali Canon teachings on nibbana, "the all," and non-manifest consciousness in relation to comparable doctrines in Pre-Buddhistic Upanishads. Additional perspectives from the Law of One (L/L Ra Material), with multiple interpretations.

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* Moneyya Sutta (On Sagacity): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta (The All): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* Maha-Punnama Sutta (The Great Full-moon Night Discourse): https ://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.109.than.html

* Kāmaguṇa Sutta (Strings of Sensuality): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_117.html#sn35.117note02

* "Nibbana is not viññāṇa" (Ajahn Sujato): https://sujato.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/vinnaṇa-is-not-nibbana-really-it-just-isn’t/

* Atthi Raga Sutta (Where There is Passion): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN12_64.html

* Brahma-Nimantanika Sutta (The Brahmā Invitation): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/MN/MN49.html#mn49note09

* "Tomorrow Never Knows" (Lyrics; The Beatles): https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/tomorrowneverknows.html

* Gautama & the Brahman Cosmologist (SN 12.48): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?p=391900#p391900

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

0532 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XX (Voice of the Self)

Episode 0532 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XX (Voice of the Self)

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Reading and commentary on Chidakash Gita from Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri -- based on translations of Capt. M.U. Hatengi (The Nitya Sutras) and Sri M. P. Pandit (Voice of the Self). Comparisons of the two versions, with additional material from Pali Canon Buddhism and The Ra Material (Law of One series).

Initial presentation of Voice of the Self (1962) -- Introduction from Swami Chinmayananda, Prefaces from P. Ramanath Pai & R. Gopinath Pai (publishers), and Foreword from Shri Sri Prakasa (ex-Governor of the Composite State of Bombay). Background to the alternate translation, and miscellaneous perspectives...

* Introduction to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Voice of the Self (Archive.org versions): https://archive.org/details/VoiceofSelfSwamiNityananda

* Voice of the Self (complete online text): https://archive.org/stream/VoiceofSelfSwamiNityananda/Voiceof Self Swami Nityananda_djvu.txt

* Chidakash Gita (Hatengi, verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Chidakash Gita (M.P. Pandit, all verses, modified): http://www.ebdir.net/enlighten/chidakasha_gita_chap_1.html

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* Collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

0531- TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXXI (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, IV)

Episode 0531- TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXXI (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, IV)

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Part IV of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and Vedantic-Upanishadic principles of theory, practice & the goal of spiritual path transformation.

Pali Canon teachings on nibbana, "the all," and non-manifest consciousness in relation to comparable doctrines in Pre-Buddhistic Upanishads. Additional perspectives from the Law of One (L/L Ra Material). 

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* Moneyya Sutta: On Sagacity (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta: The All (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* "Consciousness without Surface" (Viññanam Anidassanam): https://dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=12510

* "Existence and the All" (Dhammawheel.com comments): https://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=27488

* "Nibbana is not viññāṇa" (Ajahn Sujato): https://sujato.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/vinnaṇa-is-not-nibbana-really-it-just-isn’t/

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

0530 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIX (Chidakash Gita, 1-16)

Episode 0530 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIX (Chidakash Gita, 1-16) 

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Reading and commentary on the complete Chidakash Gita verses of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the translation & standard ordering of Capt. M.U. Hatengi. A brief introduction to the work, and verses 1-16. 

Doctrinal differences and the relativity of spiritual truth, teaching & teachers, schools & lineage. Backstory to Chidakash Gita, definitions of levels & functions of mind, discerning outer/inessential from inner/essential in self-transformation. Comparisons with core principles of Theravadan Pali Buddhism and the Ra Material.

* About the Nityananda Tradition source: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/about/

* Background to Chidakash Gita: http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita.html

* Chidakash Gita (verses 1-50): http://www.nityanandatradition.org/nityananda/chidakashgita1.html

* Glossary of Sanskrit terms: https://www.nonduality.com/mcg7.htm

* Nityananda (biography): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* Collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

0529 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXX (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, III)

Episode 0529 - Sutta Nipata, XXXX (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, III)
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Part III of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and some Brahman principles of theory & practice.

NOTE: "SnA" (as a basis for sutta commentary) was mistakenly identified as "Samyutta Nikaya Atthakatha" -- when in fact it should correctly refer to: Suttanipāta Aṭṭhakathā.

Gautama's teaching on the importance of proper conduct vs. birth-caste, core path-views, and the essentials of complete release as final evolutionary goal. Additional teachings from Advaita Vedanta and the Ra Material.

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* Asavas ("Effluents"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asava

* Kleshas ("Defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism)

* Mula Sutta ("Rooted"): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an10/an10.058.than.html

* Moneyya Sutta: On Sagacity (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta: The All (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* "Consciousness without Surface" (Viññanam Anidassanam): https://dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=12510

* Transphenomenal: https://www.yourdictionary.com/transphenomenal

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

0528 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVIII (Sky of the Heart, IV)

Episode 0528 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVIII (Sky of the Heart, IV)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press). Completing the reading of the chapter-section: "The Process of Liberation."

Theory and practice of spiritual path & liberation -- updating the classical teachings with modern-times mind-development & Wanderers' psychological complexity, addressing more subtle forms of distortion without spiritual bypass. Comparisons with the principles of Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material.

* The Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

Uploaded to YouTube on 7/8/2020

0527 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXIX (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, II)

Episode 0527 - Sutta Nipata, XXXIX (Sundarika Bhāradvāja Sutta, II)
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Part II of extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and some Brahman principles of theory & practice.

NOTE: "SnA" (as a basis for sutta commentary) was mistakenly identified as "Samyutta Nikaya Atthakatha" -- when in fact it should correctly refer to: Suttanipāta Aṭṭhakathā.

Gautama's teaching on the importance of proper conduct vs. birth-caste, core path-view, and the essentials of achieving awareness-release & knowledge-release as final evolutionary goal. Additional teachings from Advaita Vedanta and the Ra Material.

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html

* The Five Arammanas (from: Abhidhamma in Daily Life, Ashin Janakabhivamsa): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/abhidhamma-in-daily-life-ashin/d/doc3187.html

* Asavas ("Effluents"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asava

* Kleshas ("Defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism)

* Moneyya Sutta: On Sagacity (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html

* Sabba Sutta: The All (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html

* "Consciousness without Surface" (Viññanam Anidassanam): https://dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?t=12510

* Transphenomenal: https://www.yourdictionary.com/transphenomenal

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0526 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVII (Sky of the Heart, III)

Episode 0526 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVII (Sky of the Heart, III)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press). Reading URL/page section: "The Process of Liberation."

Theory and practice of spiritual path & liberation and 7-chakra/mind alchemical process, from core Vedantic perspectives. Comparisons with the principles of Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material. Consubstantiality & the identity of the many with Source.

* The Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

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

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

* A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0525 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXVIII (Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, I)

Episode 0525 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVIII (Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, I)
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Part I of an extended commentary on the Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta, translated by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu -- with comparison between Theravadan Pali Buddha-Dhamma and some Brahman principles of theory & practice. NOTE: "SnA" (as a basis for sutta commentary) is mistakenly identified as "Samyutta Nikaya Atthakatha" -- when in fact it should correctly refer to: Suttanipāta-Aṭṭhakathā. Gautama's teaching on the importance of proper conduct vs. birth-caste, core path-view, and the essentials of achieving awareness-release and knowledge-release as goal. 

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

* Sundarika Bharadvaja (back-story): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/sundarika-bharadvaja#theravada * 

*Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/KN/StNp/StNp3_4.html 

* "For the sake of" (phrase definition): https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/for+the+sake+of 

* Arammana: https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/arammana#theravada 

* The Five Arammanas (from: Abhidhamma in Daily Life, Ashin Janakabhivamsa): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/abhidhamma-in-daily-life-ashin/d/doc3187.html 

* Asavas ("Effluents"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asava 

* Kleshas ("Defilements"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleshas_(Buddhism) 

* Moneyya Sutta: On Sagacity (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/AN/AN3_123.html 

* Sabba Sutta: The All (trans., Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.dhammatalks.org/suttas/SN/SN35_23.html 

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/30/2020

0524 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVI (Sky of the Heart, II)

Episode 0524 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XVI (Sky of the Heart, II)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press). Reading URL/page section: "The Nature of the Individual." Vedantic Yoga philosophy: chakras, nadis, kundalini and the evolutionary process. Comparisons with the principles of Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material. Consubstantiality and the identity of the many and their Source. * The Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm * Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya... * Nadis & Yoga (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadi_(yoga) * Consubstantiality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consubs... * A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html...

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0523 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXVII (Subhasita Sutta)

Episode 0523 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVII (Subhasita Sutta)
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Final review of the Five Faculties (Panca Indriya) & their use in returning to mind-balance from bipolar conditions. Commentary on the Subhasita Sutta ("Well-Spoken," translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu), with remarks on the theory & practice of Right Speech.

Kamma and levels of mind-intention; the dynamics of truth and helpfulness in rendering skillful service to others.

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

* Subhasita Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.03.than.html

* Right Speech – How to Avoid Accumulating Kamma (Puredhamma.net): https://puredhamma.net/three-levels-of-practice/moral-living-and-fundamentals/right-speech/?highlight=speech

* Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅgā): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Factors_of_Awakening

* The Five Faculties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indriya

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0522 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XV (Sky of the Heart, I)

Episode 0522 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XV  (Sky of the Heart, I)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press). Reading URL/page section: "The Nature of the Absolute." Vedantic cosmology, cosmogenesis & ontology compared with principles of Theravadan Buddhism and the Ra Material. * The Sky of The Heart: Jewels of Wisdom From Nityananda (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m2.htm * Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nitya... * Chinese Mahayana, 'form & emptiness' quote ("Shadow of Spirit: Postmodernism and Religion;" Berry & Wernick, editors): https://books.google.com.tw/books?id=..."things+are+not+as+they+appear,+nor+are+they +otherwise"&source=bl&ots=pOiutBWKaJ&sig=ACfU3U3K3kedcb9VPcu242dmRZCWDhS1Yw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj76eXskYrqAhXSy4sBHYXYChMQ6AEwBHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q="things are not as they appear%2C nor are they otherwise"&f=false * Gautama on "soul vs. no-soul" (re. Right Speech): https://puredhamma.net/three-levels-o... * A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html...


Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0521 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXVI (Padhana Sutta, IV)

Episode 0521 - Sutta Nipata, XXXVI (Padhana Sutta, IV)
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Part IV commentary and final remarks on the Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfectenlightenment.

4 forms of Right Effort (exertion) and use of the 7 Factors of Enlightenment for excess/deficiency conditions. Review of the "10 Armies of Mara" & their defeat by development of the 5 Faculties (5 Powers) as a critical portion of the 37 factors ("Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā").

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

* Padhana (definitions and the 4 types of exertion): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/padhana

* Padhana Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.02.than.html

* 10 Armies of Mara (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw, from: The Great Chronicle of Buddhas): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364445.html

* Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅgā): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Factors_of_Awakening

* Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā ("Qualities Conducive to Enlightenment"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhipakkhiyādhammā

* The Five Faculties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indriya

* The Five Powers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Strengths

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/13/2020

0520 - TALKS: On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIV (Remembering Master, II)

Episode 0520 - On Bhagawan Nityananda, XIV (Remembering Master, II)
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The Life of Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, based on the complete text of "Nityananda: In Divine Presence" compiled by M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetanananda (Rudra Press).

Reading chapter 20: Remembering the Master, II. Serving devotees, revealing universal principles, and core path teaching by direct action & siddhi. Concluding remarks on the entire book.

* Nityananda: In Divine Presence (M.U. Hatengi & Swami Chetananda): https://www.nonduality.com/m3a.htm#10

* Nityananda (biographical overview): http://www.cosmicharmony.com/Av/Nityanan/Nityanan.htm

* A collection of photographs: http://www.sadgurunityananda.com/html/photogallery/photogallery_baba.htm

* Meher Baba on Striving & the Path: http://www.avatarmeher.org/babas-response-to-questions-regarding-the-union-and-the-circle-part-2-2/

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/11/2020

0519 - TALKS: Sutta Nipata, XXXV (Padhana Sutta, III)

Episode 0519 - Sutta Nipata, XXXV (Padhana Sutta, III)
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Part III commentary on the Padhana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Mara 

approaches Gautama to prevent his efforts toward complete and perfect enlightenment.

4 forms of Right Effort (exertion), and the means of working through mental-emotional 'bipolarity' (excess & deficiency) by 7 Factors of Enlightenment. Review of various distortedtendencies (craving & clinging) associated with the "10 Armies of Mara," and overview of the 37 factors ("Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā") of awakening & continued mind/body/spirittransformation.

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

* Padhana (definitions and the 4 types of exertion): https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/padhana

* Padhana Sutta (Thanissaro Bhikkhu): https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.3.02.than.html

* 10 Armies of Mara (Ven. Mingun Sayadaw, from: The Great Chronicle of Buddhas): https://www.wisdomlib.org/buddhism/book/the-great-chronicle-of-buddhas/d/doc364445.html

* Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅgā): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Factors_of_Awakening

* Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā ("Qualities Conducive to Enlightenment"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhipakkhiyādhammā

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

Uploaded to YouTube on 6/09/2020