The Dispassionate Observer Podcast Series

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Discussions between VinDesh and Master Zi will challenge the way we look at the world, and ourselves.

The Dispassionate Observer


    • Jul 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 217 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS

    5 from 29 ratings Listeners of The Dispassionate Observer Podcast Series that love the show mention: vin, wisdom, family, listened, life, listening, love, master zi, direct and clear insight, max puerto rico.


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    The Dispassionate Observer Podcast Series is an extraordinary journey into the depths of life's meaning and purpose, guided by the incredible teacher Master Zi and his student Vin. This podcast dives deep into vulnerable and intimate conversations that offer listeners valuable insights and perspectives on various topics. Both Master Zi and Vin open up their hearts and souls, allowing us to learn from their experiences in a way that both challenges and inspires.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the profound wisdom shared by Master Zi. His vast knowledge, training, and life experience shine through in every episode. He offers unique perspectives on time, self-love, boundaries, seeking approval, and the power of practicing small things often. These teachings can be applied to enrich our own lives while tapping into our own wisdom. Additionally, Master Zi's storytelling skills are captivating, making each episode engaging and enjoyable.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the chemistry between Master Zi and Vin. Their bond is evident throughout their conversations, creating a powerful energy that keeps listeners engaged. Vin plays a crucial role in weaving each topic into a practical outline that helps listeners apply these teachings in their daily lives. The combination of humor, vulnerability, and relatability makes this podcast accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

    While it's difficult to find any flaws in such an incredible podcast series, one minor drawback may be that not every episode resonates with every listener. This is expected as personal preferences vary, but overall, the vast majority of episodes provide valuable insights for anyone willing to listen with an open mind.

    In conclusion, The Dispassionate Observer Podcast Series is a must-listen for those seeking deeper meaning in life. It offers profound wisdom from a master teacher alongside engaging conversations that challenge and inspire listeners. Whether you're new to podcasts or a seasoned listener looking for something profound and refreshing, this series delivers valuable insights that will leave you wanting more. Congratulations to Master Zi and Vin for creating an excellent podcast that deserves to be shared with friends and family.



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    Latest episodes from The Dispassionate Observer Podcast Series

    The Purpose of Forgiveness, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 69:43


    This week Master Zi and Radheya invite actor and comedian Donald Lacy to the podcast.  Master Zi and Donald Lacy go way back and in this episode they reflect on how their friendship has impacted each other over the years.  While grief and loss is a part of life, Master Zi and Lacy share what they learned from losing people they loved to soon.  Forgiveness is not for the other person, it is for yourself.  It takes time to rebuild after we go through heavy loss in our lives.  You can watch the full episode of The Redemption Project featuring Lacy forgive the boy that shot his daughter online.

    We're Being Scammed, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 52:37


    This week Master Zi and Radheya discuss how institutions create rules for us to follow, but those who enforce the rules find ways to avoid them.  So how do we get sucked in to these policies? Sometimes, we feel we are being scammed by our leaders.  Are we the suckers? We ask all these questions and Master Zi shares his experience working with people with different temperaments to understand why this happens.

    Checked Out, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 57:53


    This week Master Zi and Radheya are considering checking out of the 24-hour news stream and checking in to life.  We discuss why the news is no longer beneficial, and why too much information is leading us down a path of poor health.  The time we dedicate to keeping up with the latest politics, trends, and events is taking over the time we are present for our life.  What if we could take a pause on watching that half hour show, and instead do a work out?  When is enough...enough? We explore how the mainstream manipulates our perspectives and not necessarily for the best.

    Opinions and Facts, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 48:08


    This week Master Zi and Radheya look into why having opinions can become limiting.  They cover big current event topics and explore the polarization that is happening on a global scale.  As a humanity, we are becoming less invested with connection especially as AI is becoming more and more prevalent in our day-to-day lives.  Have you ever had a conversation with someone that turned into a falling out because they simply did not agree with your opinion? Well, that's what we explore today and how to navigate this concerning trend.

    Alive But Not Living, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 53:31


    When we're walking around the state of anxiety, we are not present.  This is the topic this week as we explore what it means to truly be alive and living.  Anxiety takes us out of the present.  One of Radheya's favorite quote of Zi's is "if you're not present, then you're not living."  Living in a 24/7 society with phones has drastically changed changed our human experience.  While we must face fates and stressful circumstances, to be in this state chronically leads to disease.  This week the guys explore ways to overcome this way of being and restore our vibrant life.

    Zi vs. Gen Z

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 42:23


    This week Master Zi has a fun and enlightening conversation with Chiara.  It's a Boomer vs. Gen Z discussion on current events and trends that are impacting all generations.  In this discussion we explore each generations view on the current socioeconomic landscape.  With Zi's generation phasing out and Chiara's generation coming into their own, we see that there are differences but ultimately, we have the same desires and feelings as the other generations. 

    Stay In Your Lane, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 61:09


    When logic and rational thought has left the table, how can you move forward without going crazy? This week Master Zi and Radheya discuss strategies to avoid being caught in someone else's storm.  Most of us can recall a time when we extended ourselves or offered some advice only to be blamed by the person we initially tried to help.  What does staying in your lane mean? Zi mentions this as way to navigate the daily stresses of dealing with people who are not rational or logical.  In Buddhism, Buddha describes why being the light tower and example is the best way to teach and help people.  Becoming the beacon of inspiration allows us to pursue our dharma without interfering with other people's journey.

    Modern Relationships, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 60:50


    This week's episode is inspired by an article written by Grazie Sophia Christie detailing her experience dating an older man and why other women should follow suit.  Master Zi and Radheya discuss their views on modern dating and relationships and why it's becoming increasingly hard to have a sustainable partnership.  We really take a look at how gender roles have shifted, and how it's impacted both women and men.  Feminism has brought women many opportunities, but especially in urban areas, we've seen a lot of women age out of having kids because they've been focused on their careers.  Men don't necessarily have a biological clock ticking, and often mature much later than women.  It's somewhat of a cosmic joke. This week we really explore how this impacts our overall health and wellness in relationships.

    How Technology Impacts the Brain, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 59:17


    This week Master Zi and Radheya explore the myriad ways technology impacts our overall health and wellness.  Ideally, we use these devices, and they don't use us. However, with rising rates of dementia and other health disorders like tech neck, we can't help but ask ourselves why is this happening.  Master Zi explains how technology and neuroscience work together and why it's important to know when and how to use these devices.

    No Magic Bullet, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 51:30


    This week Master Zi and Radheya cover the Ozempic trend and how it really impacts your health.  Every generation has a version of Ozempic, and Master Zi discusses why supplements and medications dedicated to weight-loss are more harmful than helpful.  They discuss why society tends to just want a magic pill instead of building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that would support their overall health.  

    Hear No Evil, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 73:49


    This week Master Zi and Radheya tackle topics like the debacle in Gaza, the government banning Tik Tok, and mental health trends in the U.S. They look at these current events by first examining how they came to be in the first place, and they wonder how we can turn a blind eye to things that are so obvious.  Zi shares his insight and knowledge of neurology and discusses the different types of cognitive dissonance that can be expressed in times of crisis. 

    Individualism, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 67:26


    This week Master Zi and Radheya continue their conversation around propaganda only this time they include ways to navigate it.  Maintaining your individualism and learning to stay centered amidst the chaos is challenging.  The media uses these tools in order to control the narratives to fit their agendas and maintain status quo.  Well, the best thing is to step away from the constant news stream and connect with like minded people, but we still have to find a way to work with the ones who are invested in this framework.  This episode we talk about ways to work together with people who have dissenting views without having to isolate from each other.

    Propaganda, By Master Zi and Radheya

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 50:13


    We are back! The guys are fired up in this episode as we tackle the topic of propaganda and how it shapes our culture, beliefs, and ways of thinking.  Ultimately, it is up to us to break out of the matrix of the constant news cycle and government narratives that keep us from staying open to other sources of information and storytelling.  Master Zi and Radheya discuss how politicians use these strategies all of the time in order to serve their own best interests. The silver lining that Master Zi offers is that younger generations are waking up and realizing this and they are using social media to share information faster than we've seen before.  That's why it is still important to do our due diligence by finding our own sources and preferably multiple ones from different avenues in order to begin to understand the underlying truths.  Whether we're aware of this or not, our overall health and wellness is connected to our thinking and beliefs so keeping an open mind is the first step on our journey to better health and well being.

    Congestion, by Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 52:39


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the effects of stagnation and it's impact on our overall health and wellness.  Much like when we are congested, there's no flow and movement which can create disease.  This isn't just about our physical health, but our emotional and mental health as well.  When we are in the right relationships, we can freely express our emotions, but if we're not, that tension builds up over time causing a lot of hardships that affects all areas of life.  We look at ways to navigate this and why it's so important to have the difficult conversations. 

    Compassion and Humanity, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 59:35


    This week we're back with Master Zi and Vindesh's discussion on the role of compassion and it's impact on the human condition.  Vindesh discusses the responses he received on his social media post when he asked, "what's the biggest threat we are facing?" Someone responded saying poor politics and leaders are the biggest threat, but who put them there? We look at why it's so important to deprogram ourselves. Master Zi shares his insight on why it's important to mitigate stress and slow down in order to preserve overall health. 

    We're Going Crazy, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 48:31


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue their conversation about the global mental health crisis.  There is a lot of unrest around the world, and there is not a lot of middle ground in the narratives that dominate the news cycle.  So where do we go from here? Master Zi shares his insight on how these events affect our overall health and wellness.  On the individual level, we can do a lot to mitigate our own suffering, and thus be able to help or guide our loved ones through the current murky, societal landscape.  

    Free Will, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 52:06


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore free expression and it's impact on society.  While we have freedom of speech in this country, there still seems to be backlash against those who disagree with the dominant narrative.   Master Zi reiterates the opt out philosophy and why withdrawing to pursue your own path is the one of the best ways forward.  In order to have free will, we must be able to break through the patterns and ideologies that we learned from birth. They discuss the risks and rewards of going down your own path.

    Is it Sustainable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 55:48


    We're back after taking a little break and this week it's all about sustainability.  It's a big buzzword in every industry and we're seeing a rise in sustainable movements for the environment, but we explore what sustainable looks like in all areas of life.  Master Zi discusses the myths behind the electric car movement and why it's important to reflect on the reasons you choose to buy or opt in to the marketing of "sustainable" goods.  There's always another side to the story, and we discuss how the current societal landscape is shifting technologically, but the principles behind it are not all that they may seem. 

    What Does It Take to Change? By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 47:35


    This week we're back with Master Zi and Vindesh to discuss why change is difficult.  Suffering and pain are teachers and guides, according to Buddhism.  We can learn from pain or discomfort, but we must explore our attachments to what it is that makes us unwell.  This week we talk about why making small changes leads to bigger changes. 

    Reason Fatigue, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 48:30


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss decision fatigue and how it impacts our ability to make daily choices.  We started this episode talking about mass hysteria, and then we had to look into why this is happening on a large scale.  The 24-7 new stream, social media, and politics are never ending, so it is up to us to turn it off and rest.  At some point, we need to withdraw and let the mind recover and meditation is one of the best ways to combat reasoning fatigue.  The guys talk about the recent Hurriquake in California, J.K. Rowling's cancelation, and clowns.  I still don't know how we get to clowns, but we did!

    Get Real, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 53:46


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh get real and discuss the latest trends in news and events.  Zi always talks about "word salads" which means the combination of different words to form new meanings. Except, we don't really understand these new meanings.  A side effect of cancel culture is that we now police each others words and speech, we're not able to be real or speak to our authentic truth because someone out there will be offended.  How do we navigate through this moment in culture?  Master Zi and Vindesh share what they have learned when they have followed this rabbit hole.

    Where Do We Go? By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 36:32


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue their conversation about navigating life during chaotic times.  Covid taught us a lot about the state of humanity, and why mental health is so important.  This episode reflects on our personal journeys through chaos and why community and finding your "tribe" is the next area of where our evolution takes place.  We use the term opt-out for a reason, and refer to our audience as opt outs because we no longer want to contribute to societal behaviors that are not aligned with our overall health and wellness.  The guys share their personal ideas of what the world looks like when we find our place of belonging.

    Mass Insanity, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 56:46


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the current trends in mental health across the country.  Changes in the world and our socioeconomic landscape are happening fast.  Living in the digital era, everyone has a platform and place to voice their opinions, but is it really good for our health to be taking in all of this information? Some ideologies being presented are not in the best interests of everyone, but if we disagree, there can be public backlash.  So how do we navigate through this and make sure our overall health remains intact? Master Zi shares his perspective and thoughts on herd mentality and avoiding some of the pitfalls of too much information.

    Understanding Culture Pt. 2, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 43:18


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue the discussion on why it's beneficial to understand cultural backgrounds and trends.  Our early life experiences shape our whole reality, and anyone who breaks from a group will often see how their identity has been woven into that group's belief system. Understanding this concept can help us determine if that is truly beneficial for our health and well being. It can also help us navigate relationships especially in cases where our partner's come from different socioeconomic backgrounds. 

    Understanding Culture, by Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 50:43


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh are all fired up over their discussion about how culture shapes and informs us as individuals.  Throughout history so many cultures and civilizations have come and gone, so what can we learn from this?  Zi shares a book, "The Triple Package" by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfel that explains the 3 traits that have made cultural groups successful in the US after immigration.  We can learn a lot about ourselves by understanding our cultural affiliations.  While it is very advantageous to be a part of a group, sometimes it can be detrimental to our individual health and well being.  This is the first part of this discussion.

    Biased News, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 31:10


    We're back from taking a summer break! This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why sifting through the news cycle is a necessary but tedious task to get the whole story.  Since we've been gone, we have lost hundreds of migrants along the Greek coast as well as 5 billionaires on a recreational journey to see the Titanic.  Which story do you think garnered more attention? Exactly.  This week we discuss why sourcing our news sources is just as important as sourcing the food we eat, because most often we are being misled by wording or marketing. 

    Active Listening, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 38:50


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss active listening and why clear communication is essential for sustainable relationships.  It's worth developing this skill set and doing reflective exercises to understand what your communication style is and how to improve it.  The guys take a look at what exactly is active listening by drawing from their personal lives. 

    Art Inspires, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 44:23


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why art is so important for the well-being of humanity.  Art can be an inspiration or catalyst for change, which is why it's so often banned.  There are many studies on why art therapy, music theory, and dance has a positive effect on emotional regulation and is cathartic. This is why we need to protect it from A.I. because it's the most human way of expressing our lived experiences.  This episode we dive into different periods of time where art and music shaped cultural movements and action.

    Endgame, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 42:36


    On this episode Master Zi and Vindesh ask themselves, "what do we truly want."  It's easy to get lost in the daily chaos. We are in the habit of our attention being diverted by family, co-workers, social media.  Furthermore, entitlement and drama pulls us away from our truest desires.  We could spend a lifetime getting lost in the rabbit hole, but whats the anti-dote? Master Zi shares why it's important to know your endgame, how do you want to live your life?

    Rise of A.I. by Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 59:18


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh talk about the rise of A.I. and the potential, life threatening implications of using this technology.  On one hand, not at all A.I. tech has evil intentions, but then again, it is being programmed and made by humans.   Pioneers of this tech have already stated warnings about misusing artificial intelligence.  We explore how current society trends are prepping us to turnover parts of our lives to A.I. and how that can help or hinder our overall health.

    Controlling the Mind, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 57:31


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why learning how to control your mind and thoughts is the most valuable skillset you can set out to achieve.  Breathing techniques are a great tool to bringing us in the present because it requires complete focus to maintain the rhythms.  The guys talk about why cognitive decline is becoming rampant and why stilling the mind is essential for our health.

    Pillars of Gratitude, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 26:02


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh pick up where they left off only this time, they offer up solutions and philosophies that serve as an anchor during chaotic times.  This episode we focus on gratitude and why it's the main pillar of contentment.  Gratitude puts us in the present immediately.  We don't express it enough with our loved ones, and that's becoming problematic in our relationships.  Master Zi shares his insight on gratitude and how it helps us become more resilient. 

    Threshold of Humanity, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 39:46


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh introduce part one of a two part conversation that is very concerning to them.  They discuss the underlying mental health issue that is becoming more and more common, especially in crowded cities.  Resiliency is key to maintaining our cool during times of high stress, but with the current upswing in violence across the country, we ask, "what is our threshold for humanity?" This week in LA we've seen two fatal shootings due to road rage in just 2 days.  The guys discuss current events such as the choking death of a homeless man in New York City, the shooting of a teenage turning around in a driveway in Texas, and more. 

    The Slow Drip of Death, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 59:50


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue the conversation about recent research and revelations in neuroscience.  This title seems dramatic, but that's because the research regarding cognitive function is finally sounding the alarm on why current health trends have devastating long term effects.  The slow drip of death is stress that accumulates over time and begins to wear out different parts of the brain. Science is finding the connection between early life trauma, and it's impact on brain development.  Master Zi shares what he's found in his research and why it's important for everyone no matter the age to take of their brain health and manage stress.

    Fluid Thinking, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 54:45


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss new research and revived information from the world of neuroscience.  The most alarming trend is the number of younger people experiencing Alzheimers and other cognitive impairing diseases.  Signs of brain deterioration can begin in the 30s and 40s, which means it is no longer an old age disease. Master Zi shares what that looks like for younger generations and for those who wish to navigate around this phenomenon.  

    The Meaning of Buddha, by Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 72:46


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore the meaning of Buddha and the many ways we see this teaching expressed today.  Master Zi shares his personal stories of how certain family members or athletes display this path daily.  Buddha understood the importance of duty and spoke of fulfilling your duties without seeking validation.  The path to buddhahood is available to all of this because it isn't a person, it's a teaching. So, what are our main hindrances to accepting this teaching and following this path?

    Unsolicited Devotion, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 60:29


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the concept that the first definition of love meant unsolicited devotion.  This meaning has been lost in this current society because somewhere along the way love and relationships have become transactional.  As we steer farther and farther away from this idea, we find that our overall health declines.  The guys discuss this topic after Vin's family trip to their homeland in India, where Vin witnessed his father's genuine love and devotion for their family.  Master Zi shares his insight on those who taught him the medicine that is unconditional love.

    What the World Needs Now, By Master Zi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 39:42


    This week Master Zi and Caitlin discuss what's really important in life, which is being in the now.  Vindesh is on vacation in India and having a great time with his family in their homeland.  The experiences they make there will definitely be life long memories.  Memories are all we have at the end, and that's why Master Zi has a special message he'd like to share on this podcast.  Our community member, Peace, lost his brother to cancer recently and while Master Zi only knew him a short time, he taught him a lot about how to live a good life.  If there is anything that could help this world now, the anti-dote to the chaos, it's love.  Master Zi shares his insight on the transiency of life and why Patanjali always said "do it now" at the beginning of the Yoga Sutras.

    The News, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 69:48


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the news cycle and how it doesn't always benefit us.  Vindesh reads from The Mahabharata, a Vedic philosophic text from thousands of years ago.  The Mahabharata is an epic.  The stories are timely in the sense they reflect the human condition, which honestly hasn't changed that much.  We still have petty wars, famine, kings, and despite having access to knowledge and enlightenment, we're still choosing the former.  We explore how this ancient text parallels our experience today as well as the omens we've been given to better understand the human condition and have soul growth. 

    The Petty Dictator, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 60:10


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss current pop-culture trends and why mass censorship is ruining relationships.  The petty dictator is the voice within that chimes when you feel like you need to police other people's opinions and thoughts.  We look at why entitlement stifles growth and why the search for inner peace will lead you way from inner peace.  The guys also give their take on Chris Rock's new comedy "Selective Outrage."   Zi asks, "what happened to live and let live?"

    Causality, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 56:44


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why it's important to understand cause and effect.  Understanding what caused the event to happen is a key to preventing or being better prepared for it if it happens again.  We see this play out with health all the time.  We know processed foods have additives that aren't beneficial to our health at all, so we see a rise in diabetes.  It doesn't just stop at health, humans can override this mechanism and do all of the time.  Zi and Vindesh explore ways to approach and integrate causality to improve health and well-being.  

    Loved To Death, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 46:51


    This week Zi and Vindesh discuss tough love and ask, "is it ever unhealthy to love too much."  Zi shares his philosophical insights on how love is described by the yoga sadhus and ancients.  Perhaps, we can love those too much to the point that we enable them or their unhealthy habits because we think it's best for them.  We see this in the west with relationships, we love our parent or spouse who just overcame a big health challenge and now to celebrate they will eat the same food that made them sick.  We look at why boundary setting is important and the harmony of unconditional love.

    Refresh Yourself, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 81:43


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the importance of taking the time to reflect and know yourself.  As it is said in the Tao Te Ching, “those who look for other's approval will always be their slave.”   If we can learn to better understand  the self, then we have an opportunity to navigate the world with less woes.  Fate is a wayward mistress that will visit us at the worst time, but at least by knowing who you are, you can make adjustments.  They discuss how societal pressures and the chemical Atrazine are impacting our health and wellbeing.

    Waiting To Die, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 60:25


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh welcome a guest, Rob Stone, who is a student of Zi's to the podcast.  Rob was invited on this podcast episode because he wanted to learn more about current dating trends and hear Rob's experience especially with online dating. Zi asks the question that if we're not trying to create and maintain quality relationships, then are we just waiting to die?  Statistics show that people who are in committed relationships live longer.  We explore the current barriers to developing long lasting relationships and strategies to overcome societal narratives that do not serve us.

    How Far Can We Go? By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 59:32


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh talk about the myths of the sustainability movement.  Electric cars, green packaging, and ditching natural gas are not the end all be all towards saving the planet.  In fact, the hunt for the minerals and elements to make these "green" versions are just as disruptive.  This narrative has moved into our every day lives and interactions with people.  How far can we take this before we explode?  Master Zi talks about tolerance and asks if we've become too tolerant to the things that really don't benefit us. 

    Bury the Dead, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 62:13


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh have a conversation about mourning and moving forward after a period of grief.  Grief plays a big role in our lives and we do it whenever we've lost something we've really cared about or loved.  In the west, we're given a few days to take the time and bury our dead, but then are expected to get back to work and life like it never happened.  It's important to move on, but Zi and Vindesh explore how this plays out in the other areas of life.  When is it time to walk away from someone or something that is "dead" or has no energy anymore?  Zi comes up with a strategy and shares his insight on all of Vindesh's questions.

    Controlling Happiness, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 53:16


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore what makes Finland the happiest country in the world. What are the markers of happiness?  We also talk about how control stifles happiness.  It's challenging dealing with uncertainty, but if we allow room for divine intervention, it can ease our suffering.   The guys discuss why they think controlling behavior is destructive.

    Ghost Protocol, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 68:03


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the intricacies of navigating relationships with close ones even when it's challenging.  Zi is a big fan of dynamic meditation as a technique to use when you find yourself in awkward or unpleasant situations.  We all have that one person in our family that we need to exercise a lot of boundaries with.  If you've ever asked yourself, "how do I deal with so-so?" well then this episode looks at different strategies from a Buddhist point of view.

    Bittersweet, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 59:06


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue to explore the current health trends and reflect on the closing of 2022.  Master Zi shares one of his favorite Taoist excerpts, "a master takes bitters everyday, because every day is hard." We talk about why it's hard to practice gratitude and what gets in the way of our contentment. Life is bittersweet so we might as well enjoy the ride!

    A World Without Substance, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 59:34


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore a world without substance.  It sounds bleak at first, but every generation has faced a moment where they are confronted with new technology and culture shifts.  What makes this one so different? AI, crypto, and VR are amazing advancements.  What isn't advancing is the human condition.  This week Zi shares excerpts from the Tao and Vedas in order to understand the past so we can know how we got here.  We must learn how to use this technology, otherwise it may use us.

    Reciprocity, By Master Zi and Vindesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 55:19


    This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore reciprocity and what that really looks like played out in our daily lives and relationships.  All relationships have a mutual benefit, or at least they should.  This is a principle from the Vedas, which Master Zi elaborates on it's meaning in the contemporary moment.  As the year comes to a close, we are often pulled in so many directions with holiday parties, social gatherings, gift giving, and so on.  We reflect on what it means to give and receive holistically so that our overall health and well-being can thrive, not just survive.

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