Podcasts about essential teachings

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 97 - What is satori in Buddhism? What happens when one attains it? How does one attain it? Resources: Kapleau, Philip (1989). The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment. New York: Anchor Books. ISBN 978-0-385-26093-0.; McRae, John R. (2003). Seeing Through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism. The University Press Group Ltd. ISBN 978-0-520-23798-8.; Suzuki, D. T. (1994a) [1934]. An Introduction to Zen Buddhism. Grove Press. ISBN 978-0-8021-3055-6.; Suzuki, D. T. (1994b). Essays in Zen Buddhism. Grove Press. ISBN 978-0-8021-5118-6.; Sheng Yen (2006). Dharma Drum: The Life and Heart of Chan Practice. Boston & London: Shambhala. ISBN 978-1-59030-396-2.; Dogen (2000), Enlightenment Unfolds. The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Dogen, Shambhala Publications Inc; Arbel, Keren (2017), Early Buddhist Meditation: The Four Jhanas as the Actualization of Insight, Routledge, archived from the original on 4 April 2019, retrieved 14 November 2018; Schmithausen, Lambert (1981), On some Aspects of Descriptions or Theories of 'Liberating Insight' and 'Enlightenment' in Early Buddhism". In: Studien zum Jainismus und Buddhismus (Gedenkschrift für Ludwig Alsdorf), hrsg. von Klaus Bruhn und Albrecht Wezler, Wiesbaden 1981, 199–250; Lusthaus, Dan (1998), Buddhist Philosophy, Chinese. In: Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Index, Taylor & Francis; Lai, Whalen (2003), Buddhism in China: A Historical Survey. In Antonio S. Cua (ed.): Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy (PDF), New York: Routledge, archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2014; McRae, John (2003), Seeing Through Zen: Encounter, Transformation, and Genealogy in Chinese Chan Buddhism, The University Press Group, ISBN 978-0520237988.; Hori, Victor Sogen (Winter 1994), "Teaching and Learning in the Zen Rinzai Monastery" (PDF), Journal of Japanese Studies, 20 (1): 5–35, doi:10.2307/132782, JSTOR 132782, archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2018, retrieved 28 October 2012.; Hori, Victor Sogen (1999), "Translating the Zen Phrase Book" (PDF), Nanzan Bulletin, 23: 44–58, archived (PDF) from the original on 16 January 2020, retrieved 12 October 2020. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our Patreon: patreon.com/brightonbuddhism Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

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Many people believe the pursuit of good health and healing has been derailed by modern medical thinking that focuses on one narrow way of doing things — often not the best way — while disregarding everything else, including vital and proven spiritual knowledge.Dr. Robert Gilbert makes his long overdue return to the podcast to help us better understand the connections between ancient spiritual knowledge and modern discoveries like BioGeometry and Cymatics in this healing Living 4D conversation. Learn more about Robert's work with sacred geometry at vesica.org. For Living 4D listeners: Save $75 off two of the Vesica Institute's most popular courses — Essential Teachings and Practices of Spiritual Science and The Personal Wavelength (good for one year of unlimited access) — by using the promo code PAUL75 at checkout.  TimestampsHow ancient spiritual knowledge connects with and gives a larger context to modern scientific discoveries in ways that help us understand and apply it. (8:31)The causal plane. (14:07)Scalar energy. (23:45)BioGeometry: The equilibrium point for all types of biological systems. (30:37)A definition of dimension from Robert's perspective. (37:38)The LD50/median lethal dose. (45:04)“Deep thinking burns up life energy in the body.” (56:23)Longitudinal and transverse waves. (1:09:01)Cymatics explains how invisible energy wave structure matters. (1:14:44)How the supplementary motor area of your brain intersects with the Chakra system. (1:22:40)What promotes better healing through electromagnetics: A TENS unit or microcurrent therapy? (1:27:45)The subtle energy problems with owning and using second-hand items. (1:35:56)Do you blame others for their illnesses and physical challenges? (1:47:00)Sacred geometry of space and time that operates on the astral and physical planes. (1:56:32)Memento mori: Remember that you will die. (2:02:42)Past life regression and embedded trauma. (2:11:53)Expanding our unconscious is the foundation of mindfulness. (2:20:39)How to instill more consciousness in ourselves every time we incarnate. (2:32:37)ResourcesWatchmen by Alan Moore and Dave GibbonsHealing is Voltage: The Handbook by Jerry TennantFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK Institute/How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy Online programWild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Essential Teachings of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes. Blessed are the Poor In Spirit. Matthew 5:1

In the Greek language, the word "baptize" takes on a fascinating range of meanings, from a short-term "to dip" to a more extended "to dye" as in coloring clothing. But the truest sense of its meaning lies within the context. Within the New Testament, baptize or baptism can mean to dip (short-term) or to dye, as in clothing (long-term). Within the context of the long-term process of making a disciple, it appears that the 'baptizing' we find in Matthew 28:19 should be interpreted on the longer-term end of the scale. An example of this can be found within Greek literature and has to do with pickling a vegetable. Pickling involves the immersion – baptism- into an agent that permanently changes the vegetable. What was once a cucumber is not a pickle. This is the essence of Baptizing when it comes to making a disciple. The agent of change is the 'reality of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.' When we immerse an individual in the long-term process of becoming a disciple, the result is a permanent change that cannot be undone. Join us in this lesson as we explore the profound meaning of the word Baptizing in the context of making a disciple. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries www.figtreeteaching.com Class Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/the-great-commission.html Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e7FDwOoPhQd7bz7Y References: Greek Participle/Present/Active: https://equip.biblearc.com/course/greek/61248 Present Active Participle in English: https://tinyurl.com/3v8uvpvs Example of Pickling in Greek: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/strongs/G907 Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship https://amzn.to/3QxEEJO David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary - https://amzn.to/3swj549 (Support our work. We are Amazon Associates! We may earn from qualifying purchases when you use the link provided.)

In the Great Commission, Jesus commands us to make disciples. But what exactly is a disciple? What was Jesus envisioning when He gave us this command? How did discipleship take shape within the unique context of the first-century world in which Jesus lived? In this lesson, we will delve into the essence of discipleship and uncover what it meant to be a disciple within the framework of the first-century Rabbi-disciple model. The answer will likely surprise you. During the first century, individuals typically embarked on their journey as disciples around the age of fifteen. By the age of thirty, they often ascended to the esteemed position of a Rabbi and began making their own disciples. It's worth noting that according to Luke, Jesus commenced His ministry at thirty. Consequently, this would mean that the disciples who walked alongside Him were, in essence, teenagers! This fact may challenge some preconceived notions. Two key factors contribute to the misconception surrounding the age of Jesus' disciples. Firstly, there's a gap in our understanding of the cultural context of the first-century Rabbi-disciple dynamic in Israel during Jesus's time. Secondly, historical art representations have often depicted Jesus and His disciples as aging, balding men in their sixties or seventies—a far cry from reality. Join us on this journey as we explore the significance of making disciples of Jesus and why the first-century Rabbi-disciple model holds the power to profoundly impact God's kingdom and the world. Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries www.figtreeteaching.com Class Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/understanding-discipleship YouTube: https://youtu.be/U5mc8vd-nSI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e7FDwOoPhQd7bz7Y References: Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship https://amzn.to/3QxEEJO David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary - https://amzn.to/3swj549 (Support our work. We are Amazon Associates! We may earn from qualifying purchases when you use the link provided.)

In this episode of the Wisdom Keeper podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Robert Gilbert a leading scholar of Western esotericism and sacred geometry, particularly the Rosicrucian tradition of mystical Christianity. Using ancient cosmological maps Robert locates our human civilization entering a period of darkness and fragmentation co-emerging with a dramatic expansion of consciousness and global ascension. Robert and I converse about the hidden dimensions of unseen beings, angels, and deities, as well as the similarities between the Tibetan Buddhist tantras and the Rosicrucian path of bio-geometry each repatterning the energy flow in our subtle-body nervous system so we can fulfill our purpose as incarnate souls in the world. I know you'll enjoy Robert's wealth of knowledge and coherent synthesis as much as I do. In this episode Robert and I discuss: • The Vedic Yuga cosmology and where we find ourselves in the 25,000-year cosmic cycle. • Entering the Age of Archangel Michael represents the expansion of esoteric knowledge and consciousness. • The signature and call to action of our age: to be highly self-actualized and to forge unique integrations from the fragments of various ancient esoteric knowledge systems. • Origins and character of the Rosicrucian tradition of Christian mysticism. • The secret dimension of unseen angelic beings around us, and the spiritual battle between Luciferian and Satanic forces. • The middle way and middle pilar between spiritual transcendence and worldly attachment. • Similarities across esoteric wisdom traditions East and West including Egypt, Greece, India, and Tibet. • Energy or yogic practices from Buddhist tantra to Rosicrucianism designed to open our heart center, help us remember who we are, and fulfill our life's purpose. Robert J. Gilbert, Ph.D., has a multi-faceted scientific and spiritual studies background. He is a former U.S. Marine Corps Instructor in Nuclear-Biological-Chemical Warfare Defense and holds a Ph.D. in International Studies. Dr. Gilbert has since 1985 conducted independent research into spiritual science to understand the non-physical basis of consciousness and the material world, drawing on the hidden initiation teachings & practices of great traditions worldwide. He has also extensively researched vibrational sciences and new energetic healing technologies. Dr. Gilbert holds the distinction of being the first non-Egyptian authorized to teach the new science of BioGeometry, developed by Dr. Ibrahim Karim of Cairo, Egypt. BioGeometry offers practical applications of Shape, Sound, Color, Motion, Angle, Number, and Proportion to harmonize life energy and benefit all living beings, as demonstrated at the Egyptian National Research Centre in projects conducted in the early 1990s. Dr. Gilbert recently released a new series entitled Sacred Geometry & Spiritual Science on the Gaia channel, revealing many hidden patterns that guide and control our lives on Earth. Dr. Gilbert's organization is the Vesica Institute for Holistic Studies, which offers online training in holistic health and personal development at www.vesica.org. Essential Teachings and Practices of Spiritual Science: https://www.vesica.org/product-essential-teachings/ The True Rosicrucian & Holy Grail Traditions: https://www.vesica.org/product-true-rosicrucian/ Vibrational Testing and Healing Series: https://www.vesica.org/product-vibrational-testing-series/

In this lesson, we'll explore the debate surrounding whether or not Jesus gave us a command to 'Go!' in Matthew 28:19. The disagreement revolves around the translation of the Greek participle Πορευθέντες (poreuthentes), which is usually rendered into English as 'go.' The primary question is whether we should interpret 'go' as an imperative. If so, how much emphasis should we place on it, considering that "make disciples" serves as the main verb and imperative in the verse? Over the years, as missions have gained increasing importance in Western Christian practice, more and more emphasis has been placed on the 'Go' aspect. This has led to many sermon series preached each year, explaining that the Great Commission is to "Go!" To determine how we should interpret Matthew 28:19, we will examine the other six instances where this participle is used throughout the Gospel of Matthew. We'll discover that while the English word 'go' is a suitable translation, we generally don't emphasize the act of going. Instead, we read those verses with the appropriate emphasis on the imperative. A significant aspect of our Christian journey is based on how we conceptualize the Great Commandment. Is it a directive to 'go' and redirect our focus globally, or is it a command to 'make disciples'? Making disciples entails starting with ourselves and helping people from all nations progress along the lifelong path of becoming more like Jesus. By understanding the various uses of this participle within Matthew's Gospel, we will gain profound insights into how it shapes our understanding of the Great Commission. ------------------------------------------------------------- Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries www.figtreeteaching.com Class Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/did-jesus-command-us-to-go YouTube: https://youtu.be/C4m6gVcUV20 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e7FDwOoPhQd7bz7Y References: Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship https://amzn.to/3QxEEJO David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary - https://amzn.to/3swj549 (Support our work. We are Amazon Associates! We may earn from qualifying purchases when you use the link provided.)

Welcome to our series on the Great Commission – or should we say, "The Great Omission?" Join us as we explore a fresh perspective on Matthew 28:19-20, a passage that has shaped the mindset and mission of many Christians. Is it possible that we've been misreading this important scripture? Could scholars like Dallas Willard be onto something when they suggest calling it "The Great Omission" instead? In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus doesn't necessarily command us to go; He calls for making disciples. It's a subtle but significant difference, and it's where the challenge lies. In many churches, mission work often centers on the idea of going to various places to spread the Gospel. While this is undoubtedly important, sometimes the emphasis on "go" overshadows the vital aspect of "making disciples." We're here to explore this unintended omission in our approach to the Great Commission. We'll challenge traditional interpretations, reexamine the text, and consider the positive impact a renewed understanding could have on Christianity and the world. Join us as we uncover the heart of the Great Commission and discover how we can live it out in a way that aligns with both the spirit and the letter of Jesus' command. Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries www.figtreeteaching.com Class Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/the-great-commission-or-omission YouTube: https://youtu.be/AUu4PPGyTD8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e7FDwOoPhQd7bz7Y References: Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship https://amzn.to/3QxEEJO David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary - https://amzn.to/3swj549 (Support our work. We are Amazon Associates! We may earn from qualifying purchases when you use the link provided.)

1. Attention Economy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_economy#:~:text=Attention%20economics%20is%20an%20approach,Davenport%20and%20John%20C 2. Interview with Sean Parker: https://www.axios.com/2017/12/15/sean-parker-unloads-on-facebook-god-only-knows-what-its-doing-to-our-childrens-brains-1513306792 3. Tristan Harris biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_Harris 4. Phantom Vibration Syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3677878/ 5. Losing to Goldfish in attention spans: https://www.wyzowl.com/human-attention-span/ 6. “The largest, most standardized, most centralized form of attention control in human history.” -James Williams, tech ethicist at Oxford University 7. "I Used To Be A Human Being," by Andrew Sullivan 8. “You need to die and be raised. You need to come out altogether from the shadowy powers that operate within the present creation, doomed as it is to decay and perish. You need to belong instead to God's new world, the new creation that is being brought in to replace the old. The truly human life you seek — the life of a genuine, glad holiness that runs right through the personality — is to be found in that new world.” -N.T. Wright, "Colossians For Everyone" 9. “Never in so short a time has any other set of ideas, religious, political, or economic, without aid of physical force or of social or cultural prestige, achieved so commanding a position in such an important culture.” -Kenneth Scott Latourette, "A History of the Expansion of Christianity" 10. “Paul is certainly not pleading for an other-worldliness in which the Christian withdraws himself from all the work and activities of this world and does nothing but contemplate eternity….From now on the Christian will view everything against the background of eternity and no longer live as if this world was all that mattered. This will obviously give him a new set of values. Things which the world thought important, he will no longer worry about. Ambitions which dominated the world will be powerless to touch him. He will go on using the things of the world but he will use them in a new way. He will, for instance, set giving above getting, serving above ruling, forgiving above avenging. The Christian's standard of values will be God's not men's.” -William Barclay, "Commentary on Colossians" 11. “The first and most basic thing we can and must do is to keep God before our minds. This is the fundamental secret of caring for our souls. Our part in thus “practicing the presence of God” is to direct and redirect our minds constantly to Him. In the early time of our “practicing” we may well be challenged by our burdensome habits of dwelling on things less than God. But these are habits–not the law of gravity–and can be broken. A new, grace-filled habit will replace the former ones as we take intentional steps toward keeping God before us. Soon our minds will return to God as the needle of a compass constantly returns to the north. If God is the great longing of our souls, He will become the pole star of our inward beings.” -Dallas Willard, "The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship" 12. “The real problem of humanity is that we have stone-age emotions and brains, medieval institutions, and God-like technology.” -E.O. Wilson

   Rev. Master Ando Mueller talks about the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (O.B.C.), which is the umbrella organization for the Buddhist order of which Shasta Abbey is a part. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday March 19, 2023. YouTube: https://youtu.be/OttH_2eddvgTwitter: @shastaabbey

Hello dear listeners. Simplifying life is a way of returning to the roots of your being, and in this pursuit to live more intentionally, I have left social media to concentrate on offering new poetry, meditations and courses on Substack. My time is spent here now, so I hope you will join me (think less 'attention deficit blackhole' and more 'intentional infinite space'!) Nourishing content is sent to your private email space on a weekly basis. For now, here are some clips I've put together from the new private podcast, called Sit With Sez which I send out every Monday. I love being a part of your journey and look forward to connecting with you and any questions you have in the comments!/////SEZ' NEW POETRY BOOK Support the show

From the new, free mini-series, Surrender with Sez, comes an episode for all to enjoy. To listen to more of this series, join us on SUBSTACK.A short talk and poem to help you ease into the foundations of your being.Don't waste a pain, a crisis, a depression, an illness, don't use them as motivation or escapes, don't get used to them, don't transcend them but walk through them by releasing them and by always returning to the truth of who you are. This series is based on the new HEALING HER (vol.2) poetry book, which is available now. Read the introduction or get the book HERE>Support the show

How does spirit and science connect? Why are patterns a part of everything we see and do? Where is our world heading?Paul talks sacred geometry, paradigm shifts, thought forms and subtle bodies with Dr. Robert Gilbert, director of the Vesica Institute and the first non-Egyptian certified to teach BioGeometry in this very metaphysical Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Robert's work with sacred geometry at vesica.org.For Living 4D listeners: Save $75 off two of the Vesica Institute's most popular courses — Essential Teachings and Practices of Spiritual Science and The Personal Wavelength (good for one year of unlimited access — by using the promo code PAUL75 at checkout.Show NotesScience made more complicated than it needs to be. (6:43)The mythology we're taught in modern education. (15:59)How paradigm shifts happen. (22:14)One of the great secrets of sacred geometry. (38:36)There's a pattern behind everything. (45:36)Metaphysics 101. (54:03)Discovering the two spectrums. (1:05:38)The hidden side of sacred geometry. (1:15:06)How spirit and science connect. (1:26:07)Don't teach the Americans! (1:34:11)Thought forms and information fields. (1:39:49)Elemental beings. (1:53:17)Obsidian absorbs toxic energies. (2:05:50)Sonic geometry. (2:12:45)A great and lost secret of spiritual and personal development: Structuring the subtle bodies. (2:18:32)The 12 lotus pedals of the human heart. (2:25:17)The regent of cosmic intelligence. (2:35:40)Why are we here? (2:55:12)Free agents in the universe. (3:00:44)ResourcesSacred Geometry: Spiritual Science featuring Robert Gilbert on GaiaRosicrucianismThe Kingdom of the Gods by Geoffrey HodsonBlack-body radiationRadiesthesia and radionicsPaul's Living 4D conversations with Dr. Ibrahim Karim and John Stuart ReidMore resources for this episode are available on our website.We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Institute/PT3.0 Paleovalley chek15 BiOptimizers PAUL10 Cymbiotika L4D15 Organifi CHEK20

Do you struggle to maintain multiple goals? You may become so hyper-focused on one goal that you tend to put all your other goals up on a shelf until the end of the year when you realize you had multiple goals for this year. In this episode, I share how The 12 Week Year has helped me take control of the second half of this year to accomplish more of the goals I set for myself. If you want a more effective implementation of things that you actually want to achieve, this episode is for you! Highlights from this episode include: Hyper focusing on Essential Teachings (3:03) Time for another giveaway (5:30) For the multitasking listener (8:29) Diving into The 12 Week Year (11:51) A new way of thinking about time (13:12) How The 12 Week Year works (16:34) The cons of this method (20:16) The pros of The 12 Week Year (33:44) How The 12 Week Year has helped me reach my goals (51:58) What do you want to accomplish in 12 weeks? This book has been so beneficial, and I look forward to hearing how it helps you! Make sure to leave a review to be eligible for the giveaway! Share with me on social media. I want to hear from you! Don't forget to check out Patreon for all kinds of goodies and mini-courses! Mentioned Resources: Montelle Bee's Youtube Eckhart Tolle podcast Reading hack credit to Kim (Manifestation Coach) 12 Week Year book Connect with Chelsea: All Things Part Time Wellness Thanks for joining me on this episode of Part-Time Wellness! Did you enjoy this episode? Give me a 5-star, and leave a review to help me reach even more women ready to redefine wellness and create healthy habits that enhance our lives, not overtake them.

The change of seasons, for some of us, can bring to the surface any number of thoughts and emotions. Times like these are a perfect opportunity to stop and breathe, to unite our body and mind as we acknowledge that our true home is the here and now. In that lull between summer fun and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and even in the midst of these things, we can always return to our true home. This is the heart of our practice. Referenced In This Episode:Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way by Shauna NiequistAt Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life by Thich Nhat HanhInteract with The Quieted Mind on:Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeInteract with Mediocre Mystic via:Blog | FacebookMusic by The Wakeup CallSupport the show

Tonight we're chatting with Neal E. Fischer, author of Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of the Mullet. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3MMwpq7Neal E. Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and pop culture fanatic. Neal cut his teeth as a musician and performer on stage before ultimately transitioning behind the scenes. Neal's credits include the award-winning documentary 10 Mountains 10 Years, narrated by Anne Hathaway; #WhoKilledHeather, an innovative branded web series; and many short films and features screened at festivals around the world. Neal also directs commercials for brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, Wisconsin Lottery, and Cars.com, the latter of which was shortlisted for awards at Cannes Lions.You can hear Neal's bad impressions and obscure movie references each week on Triviality, a pub-trivia style podcast recorded under the watchful eye of its patron saint of podcasting, Patrick Swayze, whose poster proudly hangs in the studio. He lives in Chicago, IL.

Tonight we're chatting with Neal E. Fischer, author of Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of the Mullet. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3MMwpq7Neal E. Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and pop culture fanatic. Neal cut his teeth as a musician and performer on stage before ultimately transitioning behind the scenes. Neal's credits include the award-winning documentary 10 Mountains 10 Years, narrated by Anne Hathaway; #WhoKilledHeather, an innovative branded web series; and many short films and features screened at festivals around the world. Neal also directs commercials for brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, Wisconsin Lottery, and Cars.com, the latter of which was shortlisted for awards at Cannes Lions.You can hear Neal's bad impressions and obscure movie references each week on Triviality, a pub-trivia style podcast recorded under the watchful eye of its patron saint of podcasting, Patrick Swayze, whose poster proudly hangs in the studio. He lives in Chicago, IL.

Is Jesus an important figure? Is his message outdated? Is Jesus only for religious fanatics? Can a secular society benefit from knowing what he taught and why? Is his message similar to the sages of India and Tibet? All this and more on this episode of Revealing The Diamond Please subscribe to the show~ APPLY FOR MENTORSHIP https://tiagaprem.systeme.io/sadhakamentorship Meditate with Tiaga Prem: https://insighttimer.com/tiagaprem Study with Tiaga Prem: https://tiagaprem.com To read Tiaga Prem's Articles, including this episode visit: https://medium.com/@tiagaprem or https://tiagaprem.com/blog/ Please follow Tiaga Prem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiagaprem/ and YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6HBiSeITD3qNsycQbtrMQ

Lent has arrived and we are reminded that we must begin all things with rest in the Lord! In this episode, Allie, Stacey and Abby discuss the importance of physical, spiritual, and emotional rest and the lies we sometimes believe about rest, especially around the experience of infertility. We also talk about simple ways that we're learning to rest more fully in the Lord through both prayer and play. Come listen in to feel encouraged as a daughter of God! Resources: Blog Post: Mother Theresa and the Struggle with Infertility (https://springsinthedesert.org/mother-teresa-and-the-struggle-with-infertility/) Book: Do Something Beautiful for God, The Essential Teachings of Mother Theresa (https://www.amazon.com/Something-Beautiful-God-Essential-Reflections/dp/1635821207) Book: Abide by Heather Khym (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/abide-heather-khym/1140461370) Podcast: Fit Body, Happy Joints (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-body-happy-joints/id1561242280?i=1000545130473) Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Join our community by following us on Facebook and Instagram. And if you need prayers, someone to listen, or you want to tell your story on our blog, email us at info@springsinthedesert.org.

In this special episode of Here and Now, Ram Dass and Alan Watts offer their thoughts on some of the essential teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and how we can apply them to everyday life.This episode of Here and Now is a primer for the upcoming course, Finding Harmony in Today's World: Ram Dass on the Mystical Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. This is a 6-week course reimagined from Ram Dass' 1974 Naropa University Course. Sign up today!Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/ramdassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ram Dass joins Alan for a look at the tools that the Bhagavad Gita offers us to face life's challenges head on.This episode of Being in the Way is a primer for the upcoming course, Finding Harmony in Today's World: Ram Dass on the Mystical Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. This is a 6-week course reimagined from Ram Dass' 1974 Naropa University Course. Sign up today!Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/alanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone,In this episode we continue the series that explores the contents of my new publication, "Psychology: The Science of the Soul" (available at my e-store). More specifically, this episode follows up the previous episode detailing the essential elements of Carl Jung's approach to Psychology. Here, I have extracted clips from Carl Jung, as well as from various other Jungian analysts such as Joseph Campbell and Jordan Peterson, which outline the core concepts of Depth Psychology. I offer my commentary throughout to help link everything together. I think you're going to really enjoy this one!This episode is part 1 of 2. In the second episode, which will be posted soon, I will be utilizing the ideas and concepts discussed here in order to do a psychoanalysis of modern man. Again, many clips of Jung, Campbell, Manly Hall, and others will be sampled and shared.I have much more content based off my Psychology zine planned so stay tuned! Please pick up a copy (Digital or physical) from my e-store: www.thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.comMy site with more info and links to stuff: www.alexsachon.comInstagram: @thewisdomtraditionVideo link (YouTube): https://youtu.be/X00TvDV7Yww

Here's a short preview and overview of the zine I just put out called "Atlantis and the Origins of Civilization", which is based around the teachings of Manly P. Hall.Digital and Print versions available at my shop: thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.comSee also: My instagram: @thewisdomtraditionMy Site: www.alexsachon.comYouTube link: https://youtu.be/OW2zBXb16ik

Tyler tells a story of how he got in trouble with me when I was his basketball coach and you will never guess what Tyler did to get in trouble.

This is a mix of clips of Vandana Shiva discussing her career in environmental activism and what she has come to learn of the corporate cartels that are dominating the most vital industries of our world. Everyone needs to be aware of what's at stake in the world today and Ms. Shiva does an excellent job of both informing and inspiring us. Video version available on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncbvsTEGHBA7TS-Wmq_o1A/I want to shoutout in particular the excellent work that "After Skool" has been doing - they're featured in this mix. Here's a link to the original source of the clip that comes from them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9lq-uBdxg8&t=16s

Here's a compilation/mixtape of clips of Michael Hudson discussing the core ideas of his research into finance capitalism from various interviews I gathered from YouTube. Originally, this footage was featured in my docu-series (The Deep State) - check my YouTube or my site www.alexsachon.com for the link to that. (there's a short clip of Noam Chomsky blended in here).I'm going to do more of these "Essential Teachings" series in the future so keep an eye out!- Alexwww.alexsachon.com

Oprah Winfrey is delighted  to introduce a new weekly podcast series from one of the great spiritual thinkers of our time: Eckhart Tolle.  Eckhart’s wisdom will help you learn to quiet your mind, separate your ego from your true self and live a fully present life.  Essential Teachings by Eckhart will provide a path to discover an enlightened state of consciousness. Oprah says Eckhart transformed her life and hopes these Essential Teachings will inspire you to seek your own higher purpose. Coming May 21st.

2021.02.06 Gaura Bhavan EN

2021.02.06 Gaura Bhavan EN

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 6: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 5: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 4: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 3: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 2: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Readings from Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin (mostly the Introduction) and The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin. Both translated by Norman Waddell. The post January 2021 Online Sesshin, Day 1: Teachings and Life of Zen Master Hakuin appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Mark 1:13-15 Speaker: Dr. Matt Soper

Now to the One who can keep you upright and plant you firmly in His presence—clean, unmarked, and joyful in the light of His glory—Jude 1:24 The Voice And now to him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating—to our one God, our only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master, be glory, majesty, strength, and rule before all time, and now, and to the end of all time. Yes.Jude 1:24-25 The Message To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—Jude 1:24 NIV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy,Jude 1:24 NASB Now, to the one with enough power to prevent you from stumbling into sin and bring you faultless before his glorious presence to stand before him with ecstatic delight,Jude 1:24 The Passion Translation Queen began her yoga journey in 2015 as a form of self-care. She soon fell in love with the exhilarating feeling that came with stepping on her yoga mat. The two very important lessons she learned while exploring yoga was how to use breathing techniques to find peace of mind and to have grace and love for her body. While deepening her practice, Queen began to use her time on her mat as a sacred space to meet with God through prayer and meditation. She soon realized that through the stillness she began to open her heart and ears to God’s Word which in turn helped her in her battle with depression. Queen completed both her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and her 100hr Holy Yoga Teacher Training in 2019. Upon completing her Yoga Teacher Training’s, Queen is determined to create safe spaces where individuals can find serenity, gratitude, and self-love while challenging their bodies, hearts, and minds, and souls. You can connect with Queen at http://sacredspacesyogahtx.com/ https://www.bluebell.com/our-products/ https://nadamoo.com/ “Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning. Earning is an attitude. Effort is an action. Grace, you know, does not just have to do with forgiveness of sins alone.”Dallas Willard, The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus's Essential Teachings on Discipleship https://first5.org/

Ajahn Dhammasiha points out that the Buddha did not teach Not-Self to establish a theory or philosophy. The Buddha is not concerned with theorizing or arguing about philosophical views. His one and only concern is to get us out of suffering (dukkha); to teach us to end ageing, sickness, death and new rebirth; how to end all disappointment, frustration and pain. Not-Self if a meditative tool to achieve that through letting go.The Buddha explains that we actively create the delusion of Self, we generate the attitude of possessiveness, we regard things as me, mine and Self. Ownership can not be determined 'objectively', but we subjectively project it into our experience.The Buddha shows, however, that any such projection and delusion of me, mine & Self will ultimately create disappointment and suffering for us. The point is not to argue whether there's a Self or there's no Self. The point is what is the result of regarding things as self and mine. And that result is always suffering in the end.Once the mind can clearly see and understand that regarding form, feeling, perception, intention and consciousness results in suffering, then the mind will let go as a direct consequence of that insight, and our suffering will end.www.dhammagiri.org.au www.castbox.fm/ch/2744970 www.tinyletter.com/chammagiri/archivewww.vimeo.com/dhammatalks

The Readings: Matthew 5:3-12 (NRSV)Matthew 11:28-30 (NRSV)For a link to Pastor Joe’s outline, click here.

The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...

In this archival talk from 1975 given in Orlando, Florida, Swami Satchidananda explains what the essential teachings and goal of Yoga—and every spiritual path—are. He gives an overview of what the Yoga path aims to do through the practice and why it’s essential to have a clean and healthy lifestyle and to keep the mind selfless, thus peaceful. He closes with a beautiful message of peace for the world. (c) 2018 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Richard Rohr talks with us in this episode about silence, spirituality, contemplation, action, and why discernment is essential for each of these areas of life. One of the most popular and beloved of living authors writing about contemplation , Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque NM, and the dean of the online Living School. Through his popular books, audio recordings, conferences, and daily emails, this Franciscan priest has become a leading spokesperson for the recovery of contemplative spirituality in our time. Kevin, Cassidy, and Carl skyping with Fr. Richard Rohr. "I believe the primary orthopraxy — praxis — is silence. Primary: it precedes all other spiritual practices, all other spiritual disciplines. And of course we're first of all talking — and I know you know what I'm going to say — about  interior silence. And that takes a while to achieve, because most of us, our mind fills up as soon as we open our eyes in the morning, with ideas, projects, agendas, arguments... and they're all of a verbal character." — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Rohr spoke with the Encountering Silence team from his hermitage in New Mexico, where he offered insight not only into his work as a writer and speaker, but also into the challenges we all face as we seek to integrate contemplation (including silence) into the demands of contemporary life. Indeed, as our conversation progressed it became clear that, as much as he values silence, Rohr felt strongly that silence should never be used as an escape from the demands of relationships, communities, or the struggle for justice — the "action" that must be partnered with "contemplation." Rohr has a keen understanding that silence is not something that not all people have easy access to — so, therefore, silence is a justice issue. He also points out that silence is not the same thing as contemplation (neither, for that matter, is being an introvert!) and that perhaps the most valuable gift that silence can give us is an invitation to move beyond the dualistic nature of language into a space that is restful, open, and simple — a space where, in the title of one of his most popular books, "Everything Belongs." "Silence is a way of knowing." — Kevin Johnson Richard Rohr is a warm and generous person and our conversation was quite intimate. He told us a remarkable story about encountering two of the most renowned Catholics of the twentieth century shortly after graduating from high school (spoiler alert: one of them was Thomas Merton!), and reflects in a truly beautiful and vulnerable about how it feels to be a man at 75 (we recorded just a few days after his birthday) where he finds grace in "having no agenda." "If people do get into contemplation or silence in the first half of life, it's almost always by some encounter with limits. Let me call it that instead of suffering, because we're so afraid of the word suffering. But without limits entering your life, you tend to define your religion in terms of spiritual ascending, rather than descending." — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Among the topics we touch on in our wide-ranging conversation is the distinction between true and false silence — as well as true and false dimensions of activism — the importance of being in the "second half" of life for embracing the contemplative life, the recognition that contemplation can take different forms in different cultures, and the hope that Rohr finds working with younger adults in the context of his ministry. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Richard Rohr, Essential Teachings on Love Thomas Merton, The Sign of Jonas Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light St. Francis of Assisi, In His Own Words: The Essential Writings Kenneth Leech, Prayer and Prophecy

Richard Rohr talks with us in this episode about silence, spirituality, contemplation, action, and why discernment is essential for each of these areas of life. One of the most popular and beloved of living authors writing about contemplation , Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque NM, and the dean of the online Living School. Through his popular books, audio recordings, conferences, and daily emails, this Franciscan priest has become a leading spokesperson for the recovery of contemplative spirituality in our time. Kevin, Cassidy, and Carl skyping with Fr. Richard Rohr. "I believe the primary orthopraxy — praxis — is silence. Primary: it precedes all other spiritual practices, all other spiritual disciplines. And of course we're first of all talking — and I know you know what I'm going to say — about  interior silence. And that takes a while to achieve, because most of us, our mind fills up as soon as we open our eyes in the morning, with ideas, projects, agendas, arguments... and they're all of a verbal character." — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Rohr spoke with the Encountering Silence team from his hermitage in New Mexico, where he offered insight not only into his work as a writer and speaker, but also into the challenges we all face as we seek to integrate contemplation (including silence) into the demands of contemporary life. Indeed, as our conversation progressed it became clear that, as much as he values silence, Rohr felt strongly that silence should never be used as an escape from the demands of relationships, communities, or the struggle for justice — the "action" that must be partnered with "contemplation." Rohr has a keen understanding that silence is not something that not all people have easy access to — so, therefore, silence is a justice issue. He also points out that silence is not the same thing as contemplation (neither, for that matter, is being an introvert!) and that perhaps the most valuable gift that silence can give us is an invitation to move beyond the dualistic nature of language into a space that is restful, open, and simple — a space where, in the title of one of his most popular books, "Everything Belongs." "Silence is a way of knowing." — Kevin Johnson Richard Rohr is a warm and generous person and our conversation was quite intimate. He told us a remarkable story about encountering two of the most renowned Catholics of the twentieth century shortly after graduating from high school (spoiler alert: one of them was Thomas Merton!), and reflects in a truly beautiful and vulnerable about how it feels to be a man at 75 (we recorded just a few days after his birthday) where he finds grace in "having no agenda." "If people do get into contemplation or silence in the first half of life, it's almost always by some encounter with limits. Let me call it that instead of suffering, because we're so afraid of the word suffering. But without limits entering your life, you tend to define your religion in terms of spiritual ascending, rather than descending." — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Among the topics we touch on in our wide-ranging conversation is the distinction between true and false silence — as well as true and false dimensions of activism — the importance of being in the "second half" of life for embracing the contemplative life, the recognition that contemplation can take different forms in different cultures, and the hope that Rohr finds working with younger adults in the context of his ministry. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Richard Rohr, Essential Teachings on Love Thomas Merton, The Sign of Jonas Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light St. Francis of Assisi, In His Own Words: The Essential Writings Kenneth Leech, Prayer and Prophecy Richard Rohr, Falling Upward Richard Rohr, The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See Tilden Edwards, Living in the Presence

This week we have our first "return" guest, as Patrick Shen joins us again to discuss the new book he co-wrote and co-edited with Cassidy Hall, Notes on Silence. Describing the book as an "entry point" into silence, Patrick and Cassidy share with Kevin and Carl how the book functions as a companion to their documentary film In Pursuit of Silence — and how it is simply a work of art in its own right. Silence is always over-stated — and under-said. — Cassidy Hall     Notes on Silence features a selection of essays by both authors exploring silence, and their relationship to silence, from a variety of angles. The book also includes transcripts of interviews from a variety of persons who are featured in the film: theologians, psychologists, artists, educators, and others who have many interesting things to say about silence and the noise in our contemporary habitat. Since only a portion of each interview could be included in the film, these transcripts provide a wealth of information for anyone who wants to go deeper in his or her pursuit of silence. A monk from New Mellerey Abbey, Father Alberic, said to me, 'Silence is a place of infinite possibility.' Silence is also a place of infinite language, because there is no proper language — there is no official way to box it in." — Cassidy Hall Notes on Silence also contains a generous selection of beautiful (and deeply contemplative photos) taken by both Cassidy and Patrick. As each of them shares thoughts on one of their favorite photos in the book, they give insight into how image as well as words can testify to the beauty of silence, and of our capacity for wonder at, and in, silence. Alas, we cannot know for certain, the cosmos demands that we surrender to its majesty, and we must take our seat at the feet of doubt. — Patrick Shen Some of the resources and authors mentioned in this episode: Cassidy Hall and Patrick Shen, Notes on Silence Patrick Shen (director), In Pursuit of Silence Jonatha Brooks, 10¢ Wings (includes the song "Landmine," quoted in this episode) Richard Rohr, Essential Teachings on Love The Desert Fathers and Mothers, Early Christian Wisdom Sayings Laurie Anderson, Big Science (includes the song "From the Air," quoted in this episode) Absolute silence would be a state of lifelessness. Our relationship with silence is always filtered through sound in some way, shape or form. — Carl McColman Episode 17: Notes on Silence Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Cassidy Hall, Carl McColman Guest: Patrick Shen Date Recorded: March 29, 2018  

This week we have our first "return" guest, as Patrick Shen joins us again to discuss the new book he co-wrote and co-edited with Cassidy Hall, Notes on Silence. Describing the book as an "entry point" into silence, Patrick and Cassidy share with Kevin and Carl how the book functions as a companion to their documentary film In Pursuit of Silence — and how it is simply a work of art in its own right. Silence is always over-stated — and under-said. — Cassidy Hall     Notes on Silence features a selection of essays by both authors exploring silence, and their relationship to silence, from a variety of angles. The book also includes transcripts of interviews from a variety of persons who are featured in the film: theologians, psychologists, artists, educators, and others who have many interesting things to say about silence and the noise in our contemporary habitat. Since only a portion of each interview could be included in the film, these transcripts provide a wealth of information for anyone who wants to go deeper in his or her pursuit of silence. A monk from New Mellerey Abbey, Father Alberic, said to me, 'Silence is a place of infinite possibility.' Silence is also a place of infinite language, because there is no proper language — there is no official way to box it in." — Cassidy Hall Notes on Silence also contains a generous selection of beautiful (and deeply contemplative photos) taken by both Cassidy and Patrick. As each of them shares thoughts on one of their favorite photos in the book, they give insight into how image as well as words can testify to the beauty of silence, and of our capacity for wonder at, and in, silence. Alas, we cannot know for certain, the cosmos demands that we surrender to its majesty, and we must take our seat at the feet of doubt. — Patrick Shen Some of the resources and authors mentioned in this episode: Cassidy Hall and Patrick Shen, Notes on Silence Patrick Shen (director), In Pursuit of Silence Jonatha Brooks, 10¢ Wings (includes the song "Landmine," quoted in this episode) Richard Rohr, Essential Teachings on Love The Desert Fathers and Mothers, Early Christian Wisdom Sayings Laurie Anderson, Big Science (includes the song "From the Air," quoted in this episode) Absolute silence would be a state of lifelessness. Our relationship with silence is always filtered through sound in some way, shape or form. — Carl McColman Episode 17: Notes on Silence Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Cassidy Hall, Carl McColman Guest: Patrick Shen Date Recorded: March 29, 2018  

The following is the first part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 1, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 1 Sunday, April 1, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...

Hi everyone, and welcome to Restore Podcast episode 15. I am your host, Javier Diaz, and I'm delighted that you've decided to listen as we endeavor to help restore the vision, restore the mission, restore the church. I'm amazed how this little podcast has been steadily growing and, of course, I thank you for that. Our sole purpose is to create a resource that can help in some way restore the mission and vision of the local church. I want to give a special shout out to all our listeners outside of the US. Specifically, I want to say hello to those listening in Japan. Yes Japan! So…Konnichiwa! Which, of course, is Hello in Japanese. And Arigatou gozaimashita! Which is Thank You! Hopefully soon we can perhaps interview someone from Japan on our podcast! For this episode, I believe you will be highly blessed with my conversation with Pastor Randy Roberts. He is the Senor Pastor of Loma Linda University Church in California. It is one of the largest Adventist churches in North America. We talk about how he came to Loma Linda, some of the joys and challenges, and perhaps most importantly the church's current transition and refocus on growing disciples. Show Notes/Links/Resources Loma Linda University Church web site: LLUC.org The Great Omission: Reclaiming Jesus' Essential Teachings on Discipleship by Dallas Willard Randy Roberts' Four Points on Growing Disciples: Worship Study/pray Engage in community Serve-need base/word base

No one has been more affected by don Miguel Ruiz's teachings than his own son, don Miguel Ruiz Jr., who has compiled his father's wisdom into one small but extremely powerful book. If you are one of the many people who love The Four Agreements, this new book, Little Book of Wisdom offers in depth teachings that are designed to bring more insight, inspiration and joy into your daily life.