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“Hey, Sung Hu! Where'd you go? You have gonewhere you really were. And we are here." — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 55 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
I finally finished Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. First published in 1990, it has now become a classic in the field of positive psychology. You're probably aware of the punchline of the book: flow is the Goldilocks zone between excessive stress and anxiety and boredom. It involves optimal difficulty suited to a skill set. But the book is more than the punchline. It covers flow in all aspects of life and more importantly, how to "flow". Csikszentmihalyi also identifies the perils of not being into the flow and the purpose of flow.I loved this book. I am glad that I finally read it. It should be on everyone's bookshelf. I'll probably read it again. This episode covers just two small vignettes and lessons from the Taoist scholar Chuang Tzu. Get into the flow!!
“ It is easy to stand still and leave no trace, but it is hard to walk without touching the ground.” — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 53 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
“The Man with One Foot and the Marsh Pheasant” — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 48 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
“What I follow is Tao beyond all methods!” — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 45 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
The truly wise man, considering both sides of the question without partiality, sees them both in the light of the Tao. — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 44 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
Abandoning all thought of imposing a limit or taking sides, he rests in direct intuition. Therefore I said: “Better to abandon disputation and seek the true light!” — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Pages 42-43 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
One may well suppose the True Govener to be behind it all. That such a Power works I can believe. I cannot see his form. He acts, but has no form. — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 41 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
Master Ki said: Something is blowing on a thousand different holes. Some power stands behind all this and makes the sounds die down. What is this power? — Thomas Merton, The Way Of Chuang Tzu, Page 39 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
This is a great story demonstrating how the solution to dissatisfaction can be found in open-mindedness. Is the tree really useless? Can I see this differently? 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
Is the tree really useless? Can I see this differently? 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
We began our study of The Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton. We discussed excerpts from a Study of Chuang Tzu. 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!
En esta oportunidad el Comunicador y Escritor Juanjo Vargas comparte escritos importantes para el desarrollo personal. Extractos de diferentes autores en diferentes tiempos que colaboran en el camino de cada persona. Libro: El Camino de Chuang Tzu Interprete: juanjovargas.com
El Comunicador Juanjo Vargas comparte escritos o pensamientos de autores que enriquece la vida cotidiana. En este caso del Libro El Camino del Chuang Tzu más sobre Juanjo Vargas juanjovargas.com
Nghe trọn sách nói Vừa Vặn: Thuận Theo Lẽ Tự Nhiên - Một Diễn Giải Tinh Thần Về Trang Tử trên ứng dụng Fonos: https://fonos.link/podcast-tvsn --Về Fonos:Fonos là Ứng dụng âm thanh số - Với hơn 13.000 nội dung gồm Sách nói có bản quyền, PodCourse, Podcast, Ebook, Tóm tắt sách, Thiền định, Truyện ngủ, Nhạc chủ đề, Truyện thiếu nhi. Bạn có thể nghe miễn phí chương 1 của tất cả sách nói trên Fonos. Tải app để trải nghiệm ngay!--Vừa Vặn: Thuận Theo Lẽ Tự Nhiên – Một Diễn Giải Tinh Thần Về Trang Tử là cuốn sách chứa đựng nhiều suy ngẫm của Osho về Trang Tử cùng những lời dạy, những câu chuyện ngụ ngôn tưởng như đã quen thuộc, nhưng hóa ra lại bao hàm nhiều tầng nghĩa khác.Thông quan cuốn sách này, bạn sẽ chứng kiến một cuộc gặp gỡ giữa những tư tưởng thiền hiện đại của Osho và tư tưởng tự nhiên nhi nhiên được đề cập tới trong “Nam Hoa Kinh” của Trang Tử. Osho không phải một nhà triết học, không phải một nhà nghiên cứu Á Đông, ông tiếp xúc với Trang Tử thông qua cuốn sách “The Way of Chuang Tzu” của Thomas Merton. Tuy nhiên, bằng trải nghiệm tâm linh của mình, ông đã chạm đến những tinh yếu trong tư tưởng của Trang Tử, nhìn nhận ý nghĩa và chân giá trị của cuộc sống trong thế giới hiện đại.--Tìm hiểu thêm về Fonos: https://fonos.vn/Theo dõi Facebook Fonos: https://www.facebook.com/fonosvietnam/
In this episode I explore my thoughts on the the 2024 presidential election results, on humanity in general, and how I want to proceed with living my life—with a little help from Chuang Tzu, the ancient Taoist sage.
Não fazer as coisas não é simples. Dizer "não" para oportunidades é algo complicado porque, no meu caso, o que sobra é uma sensação de fracasso, de não ser capaz de realizar, de ser alguém em quem não se pode confiar. Tenho vivido uma situação desse tipo e, mesmo sabendo que priorizar minha saúde era a decisão certa, o alívio que isso trouxe veio acompanhado de uma certa culpa. Nesse episódio, eu falo sobre isso. Mencionado no episódio: Resista não faça nada: A Batalha pela Economia da Atenção, de Jenny Odell: https://amzn.to/3NBJqVx Uma árvore inútil, de Chuang-Tzu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMZMLLZet9rEttG0mdb-BYwAVLkP07Dz/view?usp=sharing
Although Lieh Tzu's work has evidently passed through the hands of many editors and gathered numerous accretions, there remains a considerable nucleus which in all probability was committed to writing by Lieh Tzu's immediate disciples, and is therefore older than the genuine parts of Chuang Tzu. There are some obvious analogies between the two authors, and indeed a certain amount of matter common to both; but on the whole Lieh Tzu's book bears an unmistakable impress of its own. The geniality of its tone contrasts with the somewhat hard brilliancy of Chuang Tzu, and a certain kindly sympathy with the aged, the poor and the humble of this life, not excluding the brute creation, makes itself felt throughout. Translated by Lionel Giles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Although Lieh Tzu's work has evidently passed through the hands of many editors and gathered numerous accretions, there remains a considerable nucleus which in all probability was committed to writing by Lieh Tzu's immediate disciples, and is therefore older than the genuine parts of Chuang Tzu. There are some obvious analogies between the two authors, and indeed a certain amount of matter common to both; but on the whole Lieh Tzu's book bears an unmistakable impress of its own. The geniality of its tone contrasts with the somewhat hard brilliancy of Chuang Tzu, and a certain kindly sympathy with the aged, the poor and the humble of this life, not excluding the brute creation, makes itself felt throughout. Translated by Lionel Giles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Although Lieh Tzu's work has evidently passed through the hands of many editors and gathered numerous accretions, there remains a considerable nucleus which in all probability was committed to writing by Lieh Tzu's immediate disciples, and is therefore older than the genuine parts of Chuang Tzu. There are some obvious analogies between the two authors, and indeed a certain amount of matter common to both; but on the whole Lieh Tzu's book bears an unmistakable impress of its own. The geniality of its tone contrasts with the somewhat hard brilliancy of Chuang Tzu, and a certain kindly sympathy with the aged, the poor and the humble of this life, not excluding the brute creation, makes itself felt throughout. Translated by Lionel Giles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tod and George start their investigation into the works of Chuang Tzu with Thomas Merton’s translation of his pivotal chapter, “Man of Tao.” We also meet our new co-host, George Thompson and Tod shares an update on Dr. Carl Totton’s health. GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days
Hey everybody! Episode 130 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Bronislav Vinogrodsky. Bronislav is a rally fascinating guy who was introduced to me by mutual family and friends. Bronislav has translated many of the classic Chinese spiritual classics into Russian, including the Tao Te Ching, Yellow Emperor's Treatise on Medicine, the I-Ching, and many more, and has a real grasp of their deep content and meaning. We spoke about a lot of really interesting topics including these books and their meanings, spirituality, Chinese and plant medicines, tea, mushrooms, and Taoism as a practice. Bronislav has a lot to share and it was really a pleasure and honor to have him share. I trust you all will get a lot out of his wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. As listeners, visit their website to enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order: https://www.realmushrooms.com/universe“Engaged in the study of the ways of formation of concepts, meanings and the structure of consciousness based on the texts of the Book of Changes. Developer of scientific programs to change the cognitive paradigm of mankind.Born in 1957 in the Far East. Graduated from the Oriental Faculty of the Far Eastern State University in 1979. Since 1985, he has been living and working in Moscow. Speaks 9 languages, including Ancient Chinese.Translated more than forty ancient Chinese texts, such as the Book of Changes in various commentaries (more than 10 texts), «Daodejing», «Chuang Tzu», Confucius «Lun Yu», «The Yellow Emperor's Treatise on the Inner», as well as texts on forecasting, the Chinese calendar, Feng Shui, military art, the art of management, Taoist healing techniques, etc.”To learn more about or contact Bronislav, visit his website at: live.bronislav.ru/bbv and on Instagram at: instagram.com/bvinogrodskiyIf you enjoy the show, it's a big help if you can share it via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. This is super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.orgTo book an integration call with me, visit: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comSupport this podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UniverseWithinDonate directly with PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/jasongrechanikMusic courtesy of: Nuno Moreno (end song). Visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound and https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com/ And Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project (intro song). Visit: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4Hhttps://www.facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Year 3 and Two Months. Things get somewhat confusing. Just like real life. You can read George Santayana's Sonnet V here. You can read a translation of The Butterfly Dream by Chuang Tzu here. Chuang Tzu is also written Zhuangzi or Zhuang Zhou. Subscribe: https://oneiricpodcast.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oneiricpodcast/ https://themothcollection.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themothcollection Part of the PodCavern Network. Check out other PodCavern shows at https://www.podcavern.com/ Production by Transuranic.
Host Mitch Jeserich reads excerpts from Stephen Mitchell's Gilgamesh: A New Version. Gilgamesh is considered the oldest epic in the world and a masterpiece of literature. Gilgamesh is the story of a historical king of Uruk in Babylonia and his journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Gilgamesh discovers that friendship can bring peace to a whole city and that wisdom can be found only when the quest for it is abandoned. Get the Ancient Tales Library $550. Includes: – Gilgamesh by Stephen Mitchell $100 – The Iliad (new translation by Emily Wilson) $200 – The Odyssey by Homer: Translated by Emily Wilson $100 – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam translated by Juan Cole $160 – The Way of Chuang Tzu $100 – Letters & Politics Ancient History Collection$100 The post KPFA Special: Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh (Part IV) appeared first on KPFA.
Host Mitch Jeserich reads excerpts from Stephen Mitchell's Gilgamesh: A New Version. Gilgamesh is considered the oldest epic in the world and a masterpiece of literature. Gilgamesh is the story of a historical king of Uruk in Babylonia and his journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Gilgamesh discovers that friendship can bring peace to a whole city and that wisdom can be found only when the quest for it is abandoned. Get the Ancient Tales Library $550. Includes: – Gilgamesh by Stephen Mitchell $100 – The Iliad (new translation by Emily Wilson) $200 – The Odyssey by Homer: Translated by Emily Wilson $100 – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam translated by Juan Cole $160 – The Way of Chuang Tzu $100 – Letters & Politics Ancient History Collection $100 The post KPFA Special: Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh (Part III) appeared first on KPFA.
Host Mitch Jeserich reads excerpts from Stephen Mitchell's Gilgamesh: A New Version. Gilgamesh is considered the oldest epic in the world and a masterpiece of literature. Gilgamesh is the story of a historical king of Uruk in Babylonia, and his journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Gilgamesh discovers that friendship can bring peace to a whole city and that wisdom can be found only when the quest for it is abandoned. Get the Ancient Tales Library $550. Includes: – Gilgamesh by Stephen Mitchell $100 – The Iliad (new translation by Emily Wilson) $200 – The Odyssey by Homer: Translated by Emily Wilson $100 – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam translated by Juan Cole $160 – The Way of Chuang Tzu $100 – Letters & Politics Ancient History Collection $100 The post KPFA Special: Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh (Part II) appeared first on KPFA.
Host Mitch Jeserich reads excerpts from Stephen Mitchell's Gilgamesh: A New Version. Gilgamesh is considered the oldest epic in the world and and a masterpieces of literature. It is the story of a historical king of Uruk in Babylonia, and his journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Gilgamesh discovers that friendship can bring peace to a whole city and that wisdom can be found only when the quest for it is abandoned. Get the Ancient Tales Library $550. Includes: – Gilgamesh by Stephen Mitchell $100 – The Iliad (new translation by Emily Wilson) $200 – The Odyssey by Homer: Translated by Emily Wilson $100 – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam translated by Juan Cole $160 – The Way of Chuang Tzu $100 – Letters & Politics Ancient History Collection $100 The post KPFA Special: Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh (Part I) appeared first on KPFA.
In this episode, I dissect Chuang Tzu's ancient Taoist story about the "Useless Tree" and how you can apply its lessons to your day-to-day life. Most prominently by evaluating your interpersonal relationships and understanding whether there is a mutual exchange of value. And as I mentioned at the top of the episode, here is a link to the "What's This Tao All About?" podcast and here is the spot where you can donate to Dr. Totton's end-of-life care. Much love and respect to you Mr. Totton for his years of teaching Taoist ethics and applied philosophy. Additionally here is where you can join me online or subscribe to my content creation: PATREON SUBSTACK SHOW TWITTER & MY TWITTER INSTAGRAM magentapillspod@gmail.com And here are some Aristotelean Virtue Ethics for you to consider. Cheers and thank you for all the support.
Episode 0824 - Patanjali & Buddha-Dhamma, XI (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Continuing discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, common-ground with Pali Buddha-Dhamma & Chuang Tzu's aphorism: "power gathers where there is stillness." Core ashtanga-yoga teachings & Buddhist Three Foundations, with focus on the ways of chitta-vritti-nirodha. Beyond ashtanga-yoga:
NOT a Short Episode although when I 1st started recording, I thought it would be... Reflections on laughing at the Tao & the paradoxes it presents, alongside sharing personal anecdotes (both joyful & not so joyful) about how my "holidays" and this time of year has been so far... I go on relevant tangents but reign it in back in to the Tao at the end. Disclaimer: Passive SI mentioned. If you or anyone else is struggling with this, call 988. Also, for anyone that's worried about me because of the passive SI disclaimers on so many recent episodes, I am going to start going to free (essentially group therapy) NAMI Support groups in 2024 & also find an individual therapist again once my Medicaid gets approved, so hang in there with me! Everyone's support & listenership means a lot & my audience may be quite small on here but I do it for you all! For you reading this & for you listening to the end. I hope it brings some value & #realtalk in your life! ☯️ "Possessing The Tao" -- "There was once a diligent & serious student of the Way, who one day asked his master, "Can you possess the Tao?" "You can't possess even your own body" answered his master. "How could you possess the Tao?" "If I don't possess my own body," asked the student, "then who does?" "It has been lent to you by heaven & earth. Life itself is not your possession," said the master. "You don't possess your own nature or your own destiny. They have been lent to you by heaven & earth. Your children & their children are not your possession. They are as molted insect skins, lent to you by heaven & earth. So when you walk, you don't notice where you are going, when you stop you don't know where you are. When you eat you don't know what it is that you are eating. The Chi of heaven & earth is so much stronger than yours but even it can't possess the Tao." -Chuang Tzu. After reading this a 2nd time, I wonder if the Tao is basically the neutrino stream...which we can't possess or even make complete sense of! Anyway, the next part of this tale is a little poem by Lao Tzu, "When the superior person hears of the Tao He diligently studies it. When the inferior person hears of the Tao Sometimes she remembers it, sometimes not. When foolish students hear of the Tao They laugh at it. If they did not laugh at it, It would not be the Tao." & there you have it! Hope that you can still laugh in the face of absurdities in life, & the face of conflicts or confusion. Don't worry cuz the Mercury Retrograde is supposed to end on January 1st lol --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aektaqc/support
Episode 0818 - Patanjali & Buddha-Dhamma, IX (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Continuing discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Swami J commentary), common-ground with Gautama's Pali Buddha-Dhamma & Chuang Tzu's aphorism: "power gathers where there is stillness." Patanjali's core yoga teachings & the Buddhist Three Foundations (sila, samadhi, prajna), with focus on the
A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padmasambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating realm of spirituality and faith with a discussion suggested by our wonderful Patreon supporter, Kyriaki. Following a call for input from our audience in last week's Patreon post, we received a diverse range of intriguing ideas related to the spiritual aspects of our lives. From mindfulness practices to the role of community, the top 10 suggestions generated by ChatGPT set the stage for a thought-provoking discussion. However, none captured the essence quite like Kyriaki's response. She dove into the significance of fostering connections—with friends, a partner, or a community—to collectively explore spirituality and faith. Emphasizing the importance of curiosity in actively engaging with one's faith, she encourages seeking knowledge, leadership, and the ability to recognize the divine in everyone. In today's episode, host Rob responds to Kyriaki's insightful feedback, sharing reflections on his personal journey to find a community for exploring spirituality and faith. The discussion delves into the nuanced differences between spirituality and faith, touching on the decisiveness and devotion inherent in the latter. A sincere thank you to our Patreon supporters, Wayne and Kyriaki, whose generous contributions bring us closer to unlocking new podcast milestones. These include video content, improved audio quality, and episodes dedicated to topics suggested by you, our valued subscribers. Join our Patreon community, and let's grow together, elevating the All Around Growth podcast to new heights!~Discussion Links:Taoism - Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with what is known as the Tao—generally understood as being the impersonal, enigmatic process of transformation ultimately underlying reality. The Essential Tao : An Initiation into the Heart of Taoism Through the Authentic Tao Te Ching and the Inner Teachings of Chuang-Tzu - An initiation into the heart of Taoism through the authentic Tao Te Ching and the inner teachings of Chuang Tzu. Theosis - OrthodoxWiki - Theosis ("deification," "divinization") is the process of a worshiper becoming free of hamartía ("missing the mark"), being united with God, ...
Episode 0803 - Patanjali & Buddha-Dhamma, II (WWIII update) (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Update on global conditions and World War III, with continuing discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Alex Scott commentary), and common-ground with Gautama's Pali Buddha-Dhamma -- associated with Chuang Tzu's aphorism: "power gathers where there is stillness." Patanjali's core teaching &
Episode 0801 - Patanjali, Buddha-Dhamma & Stillness, I (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Introductory discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Alex Scott's commentary), and the common-ground with Gautama's Pali Buddha-Dhamma -- associated with Chuang Tzu's aphorism: "power gathers where there is stillness." Patanjali's core teaching & the Buddhist Three Foundations (sila, samadhi,
We live in a world in which it is so easy to demonize and dehumanize people who are not like us. Or we categorize people and forget their humanity.But that's the exact opposite of what Jesus did. Jesus humanized people. He treated every human being as a beloved child of God. Jesus treated every individual he encountered as a person.That's what we're discussing in this conversation with Paul Louis Metzger, the author of More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Paul Louis Metzger is professor of Christian theology and theology of culture at Multnomah University and Seminary and the author of More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture.We have a tendency in our society to turn people into things.The issue of treating people as things has become very personal for Paul Louis Metzger ever since his son suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident several years ago.Personhood, according to Paul Louis Metzger, has to do with inviolability, unfathomability, and unrepeatability.Attributing personhood to one another is a matter of seeking to affirm an individual's agency, showing them respect, listening to them, and being present with them.Paul Louis Metzger reflects on the way those with Down's Syndrome are often thought of as having a lower quality of life, when the opposite often seems to be true. And, yet, the value of their personhood is frequently in question.Markus Watson reflects on the ways churches tend to “thingify” people, both inside and outside the church.When we talk about people, communities, and families as giving units, that's the language of commodification.People consume, but people should not be reduced to patterns of consumption.Paul Louis Metzger unpacks the Prodigal Son story as a way of thinking about treating people as persons.“When we gain a sense of our significance and worth—not because of how big our church is or how well-known we are or whatever the case might be, how many books we sell, how many this or how many that—but because we are loved. We exist because we are loved. That frees pastors up to evangelize better. To be better shepherds. They're not going to be hired hands or wolves in sheep's clothing.”RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:New Wine InstituteUncommon Good, Uncommon God (Patheos blog)Books mentioned:More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture, by Paul Louis MetzgerThe Way of Chuang Tzu, by Thomas MertonBeyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission, by Markus WatsonLife of the Beloved, by Henri NouwenSharing Faith, by Thomas GroomeDownload the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.
Dave Brisbin 9.10.23 The purpose of a fish trap is to catch a fish. Once the fish is caught, the trap is forgotten. The purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch a rabbit. Once the rabbit is caught, the snare is forgotten. The purpose of words is to convey ideas. Once the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten. Show me a person who has forgotten words. That's the one I want to talk to. Chinese philosopher Chuang Tzu, wrote this three hundred years before Jesus, but it speaks to a timeless part of human nature. We are always getting means and ends confused. Missing the forest for the trees—missing the intent of a process by getting lost in its details, letting those details become an end in themselves, more important than the purpose for which they were put in place. This phenomenon of putting carts before horses is probably most clearly seen in religious practice. An old joke: Why don't Baptists allow premarital sex? Because it leads to dancing… When it comes to law, religious or civil, we have often followed the practice of prohibiting behavior that may lead to larger offenses. But what happens when prohibiting the gateway behavior becomes more important than the unlawful behavior itself? Or when the code of the law itself becomes more important than the community it was meant to protect? This is what both Chuang Tzu and Jesus are confronting. The religious laws of the Hebrew bible existed to preserve the life of the community and promote the awareness of God's presence…not as a test of righteousness. The Hebrew word we translate as law really means instruction or guidance, which means that the rules are not goodness in themselves; they can only point us in that direction—a means of personal formation, of assuming the values of the law's intent. Expressed in scripture as writing the law on our hearts, law is only needed until we learn to love, then the law can disappear. We have learned to follow rules as the proof of our goodness and acceptance, but… The purpose of the law is to catch God's goodness. Once goodness is caught, the law can be forgotten. Show me a person who has forgotten law. That's the one I want to obey.
Dave Brisbin 9.10.23 The purpose of a fish trap is to catch a fish. Once the fish is caught, the trap is forgotten...the purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch a rabbit. Once the rabbit is caught, the snare is forgotten...the purpose of words is to convey ideas. Once the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten. Show me a person who has forgotten words. That's the one I want to talk to. Chinese philosopher Chuang Tzu, wrote this three hundred years before Jesus, but it speaks to a timeless part of human nature. We are always getting means and ends confused. Missing the forest for the trees—missing the intent of a process by getting lost in its details, letting those details become an end in themselves, more important than the purpose for which they were put in place. This phenomenon of putting carts before horses is probably most clearly seen in religious practice. An old joke: Why don't Baptists allow premarital sex? Because it leads to dancing… When it comes to law, religious or civil, we have often followed the practice of prohibiting behavior that may lead to larger offenses. But what happens when prohibiting the gateway behavior becomes more important than the unlawful behavior itself? Or when the code of the law itself becomes more important than the community it was meant to protect? This is what both Chuang Tzu and Jesus are confronting. The religious laws of the Hebrew bible existed to preserve the life of the community and promote the awareness of God's presence…not as a test of righteousness. The Hebrew word we translate as law really means instruction or guidance, which means that the rules are not goodness in themselves; they can only point us in that direction—a means of personal formation, of assuming the values of the law's intent. Expressed in scripture as writing the law on our hearts, law is only needed until we learn to love, then the law can disappear. We have learned to follow rules as the proof of our goodness and acceptance, but… The purpose of the law is to catch God's goodness. Once goodness is caught, the law can be forgotten. Show me a person who has forgotten law. That's the one I want to obey.
Guided Meditation for transcendence: embracing harmony and peace within. FREE TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION COURSE: https://www.mindbodyheartspirit.com/freecourse Daily Meditations: https://www.patreon.com/raphaelreiter FREE WEEKLY LETTER BY RAPHAEL: https://www.raphaelreiter.com If you would like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee via: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter Quote: "Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate." - Chuang Tzu Explanation: This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing the natural flow of life and maintaining a free mind. Taoists believe that by accepting and adapting to the ever-changing circumstances, one can achieve a state of harmony and balance. By releasing resistance and surrendering to the present moment, one can experience true peace and tranquility. Actionable Item: Practice mindfulness and acceptance of the present moment. Whenever you find yourself resisting a situation or feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and remind yourself to flow with what is. Allow things to unfold naturally, without trying to control or manipulate them. Journaling Prompt: Reflect on a recent situation where you found it challenging to go with the flow. How did you react? What resistance or struggle did you experience? How might embracing the situation and adopting a more accepting mindset have altered your experience? Write about any insights or lessons you gained from this reflection. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the present moment with our guided meditation for transcendence. Inspired by the wisdom of Chuang Tzu, this transformative practice invites you to let go of resistance and flow with the currents of life. As you settle into a comfortable position and close your eyes, our soothing voice will gently guide you towards a state of deep relaxation and inner peace. By accepting whatever arises and staying centered in the now, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Through mindful breathwork and visualization, you will cultivate a free and open mind, allowing you to transcend the limitations of daily existence and connect with the vastness of your being. Join us on this extraordinary path towards harmony and balance, and experience the ultimate liberation of embracing the flow of transcendence. Please not that I am not affiliated to the TM.org or transcendental meditation organization. I am also not affiliated with Maharishi Yogi, David Lynch, or any of those people. All meditation is transcendent in substance. I do not agree with their methods, their business and their teachings. Thank you for separating me from their business. Transcendental experiences are accessible to all, in many different ways. There is no truth and you should beware of any "guru" that will tell you that they possess the key to your happiness.
What are you here to do?To feel?To be? Listen. Don't stop. Even after I stop, speaking, even after you stop, reading, you keep Loving. You keep quiet, "to a mind that is still,the entire universe surrenders." - Chuang Tzu I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com Please help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_______________________Today's Quotes: "Your body is not the form of the Self.To think that the body is one's form is ego.Always be aware that you are not the body, you have no form. To be aware of our beingness is meditation."-Nisargadatta Mahraj, Nirupana 64"Only one Divine Identity alone is everywhere, only He, only He, only He."-Anandamayi Ma"Question: Am I right to believe that you are God?Mataji: There is nothing save Him alone, everyone and everything are but forms of God. In your person also He has come here now to give darshan.Question: Then why are you in this world?Mataji: In this world? I am not anywhere. I am myself reposing within myself."-Anandamayi MaSupport the show
A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.
I was overly giddy, strangely nervous, but above all grateful to be in conversation with James Finley about his breathtaking new book, The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation. Each page is a thousand pages deep, that is how Jim walks about the world, drawing from the depths and teaching with winsome grace, poetics, and of course, wisdom. I have read The Healing Path twice now and I don't see an end to rereading it, it charts the unfolding of Jim's life; terrorizing trauma and abuse he endured as a child and at the monastery, graced invitations of transformative amidst the anguish, spiritual guidance from Thomas Merton, the richness of marriage to his beloved late wife, Maureen, and so much more. Learn more about this episode at contemplify.com.
A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage". Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher, writer, Egyptologist and theatre producer. Gray was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England on 14 September 1895, into a well-established Anglo-Irish family. He was educated at numerous prestigious institutions including Eton and Oxford University. After he left his theatrical career, his thoughts turned towards philosophy and metaphysics. This led to a period of travel throughout Asia, including time spent at Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.
We learn so very much about the inner and outer parts of ourselves and the world from the stories we share with each other.Teacher, author, attorney and martial arts headmaster Jonathan Bluestein returns to Living 4D to explore that very wisdom with Paul in several very potent and timeless fables.Learn more about Jonathan and his work at his Blue Jade Society website and on social media via Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.TimestampsWhat We Still Have to Offer by Chief Dan George. (Also known as I am a native of North America.) (10:32)The modern ramifications of Chief Dan George's story for us all. (24:25)The story of how Chuang Tzu celebrated the death of his wife. (32:46)A state of disintegration. (43:00)Days of Pandemic from Exceptional Ideas About Humanity. (59:35)“We are the rescue.” (1:17:14)The influences of architecture living in the Chinese city of Tianjin. (1:22:49)The Bet by Anton Chekhov. (1:34:02)What gives your life meaning? (2:00:09)Cook Ding's Knife from The Book of Chuang Tzu. (2:10:44)Mastering your craft. (2:15:35)ResourcesProsperism: Limited Capital, Boundless Plenty, Research of Martial Arts, The Martial Arts Teacher and Exceptional Ideas About Humanity by Jonathan BluesteinThe Book of Chuang Tzu by Martin Palmer and Elizabeth BreuillyFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Institute/PT3.0 Paleovalley chek15 BiOptimizers PAUL10 Cymbiotika L4D15 Organifi CHEK20We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
A reading for meditation of excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage" by Wei Wu Wei. Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher and writer. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.
Excerpts taken from the text "All Else is Bondage" by Wei Wu Wei. Terence James Stannus Gray (14 September 1895 – 5 January 1986), better known by the pen name Wei Wu Wei, was a 20th-century Taoist philosopher and writer. Between the years 1958 and 1974 a series of eight books appeared attributed to the mysterious 'Wei Wu Wei'. These works draw on a variety of sources, including Taoism, specifically the texts attributed to Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, Buddhism, especially The Heart, Diamond and Lankavatara Sutras, and Chan Buddhism as taught by Hui Neng, Huang Po, Hui Hai, etc., as well as the teachings of Padma Sambhava and Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others.
Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) was a Taoist sage, living sometime before 250 B.C. He is credited with writing- in part or in whole - a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The text is ranked among the greatest of literary and philosophical masterpieces that China has produced. Its style is complex—mythical, poetic, narrative, humorous, indirect, and polysemic. Much of the text of the Zhuangzi espouses a holistic philosophy of life, encouraging disengagement from the artificialities of socialization, and cultivation of our natural “ancestral” potencies and skills, in order to live a simple and natural, but full and flourishing life.
You have felt this before. It's not different from last time. It's been with you your whole life. See it. Be with it.Breathe through it. Breathe it out. Affirm: 'I'm out. God's in.' I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com Come meditate with us TONIGHT at 7pm ET on Spotify! If you want to take the stage and share your experiences, or ask questions tonight (even if only in the chat box), make sure to download the Spotify Live app and follow the show here! Also feel free to email your question that you'd like read aloud and answered live to nikki@curlynikki.com . Please share with a friend so we can practice Love together!LOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice- 6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Go(o)d Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_________________________________Today's Quotes:"I empty myself of myselfso that God can flow into meand we become One."-Rumi "A monk decides to meditate alone.Away from his monastery, he takes a boat and goes to the middle of the lake, closes his eyes and begins to meditate.After a few hours of unperturbed silence,he suddenly feels the blow of another boat hitting his. With his eyes still closed, he feels his anger rising and, when he opens his eyes, he is ready to shout at the boatman who dared to disturb his meditation.But when he opened his eyes,saw that it was an empty boat, not tied up, floating in the middle of the lake ...At that moment, the monk achieves self-realization and understands that anger is within him;it simply needs to hit an external object to provoke it.After that, whenever he meets someone who irritates or provokes his anger, he remembers;the other person is just an empty boat.Anger is inside me. "-Thich Nhat Hanh (adapted from Chuang Tzu) "When anger comes to you, it is not going to kill you. It has been with you many times before, and you have survived perfectly well. It is the same anger that you have been through before. Just do one thing new- which you have never done; every time you get involved with it, fighting. This time just watch as if it does not belong to you, as if it is somebody else's anger. And you are in for a great surprise: it will disappear within seconds. And when anger disappears without any struggle, it leaves behind it a tremendously beautiful and silent and loving state. The same energy that could have become a fight with the anger is left within you. Pure energy is delight."-Osho, The Invitation, Talk #4"Real silence is explosive; it is not the dead state of mind that spiritual seekers think. This is volcanic in its nature; it's bubbling all the time - the energy, the life - that is its quality."-Krishnamurti Support the show
Chuang Tzu was a Taoist sage, living sometime before 250 B.C. He is credited with writing- in part or in whole - a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The text is ranked among the greatest of literary and philosophical masterpieces that China has produced. Its style is complex—mythical, poetic, narrative, humorous, indirect, and polysemic.
In today's episode, Curt Mercadante marks his 47th birthday by asking you to contemplate the words shared in “The True Man,” by Taoist sage Chuang-Tzu.
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