Podcasts about Guanyin

Guanyin crashes the emperor's Buddhist party and tells all the monks of the East what she really thinks of their scriptures.

¡MONO ESTÁ DE VUELTA! Tripitaka pierde a su caballo real en las fauces de un dragón arrepentido. Guanyin usa mantras y magia para poner a Mono en su lugar. Además, mentiras, engaños, tigres que explotan, ladrones, moda sangrienta y más saltos sobre las nubes.

Cierra hoy la tangente que hicimos para descubrir al monje digno de llevar las escrituras al este. Xuanzang, nieto de Taizong, se convierte en el elegido de Guanyin para llevar a cabo la hazaña que incluirá un viaje por los infiernos budistas, un dragón decapitado, un juez fantasma y un rapto en el que interfiere el planeta Venus. Pasen a escuchar.

Today Sun Wukong threatens to sue someone and we learn of the white rodent's many sickass names. Links: Episode artwork from the 2011 TV adaptation of Journey to West. Journey of the Monkey King on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monkeykingpod Journey of the Monkey King on the Fediverse: https://mastodon.ie/@monkeykingpod M.J. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emjaystokes Caoimhe's website: https://oakreef.ie Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/monkeykingpod

Guanyin, la diosa de los mil brazos y los mil ojos, Hui'an, su discípulo, y hasta el mismo buda se involucran en la cacería de Mono. El general del cielo gana un concurso de transformaciones contra el Rey de los macacos. Además, el florero más pesado del mundo, anillos que se encogen y una montaña hecha de energía. 

Returning to the twists and turns of the endless, meandering 2024 campaign for POTUS, and looming uncertainty of threatened challenges to the vote promising to bollix up the results, the question arises as to what this may have to do with Zen. The dedicated Zen guy who produces the UnMind podcast suggested that we take up the premise of the “Bodhisattva ideal” in Buddhism, comparing and contrasting behaviors and apparent attitudes of the candidates — and politicians in general — to this lofty ideal and aspiration. Somewhere in the copious Zen literature I came across the proposition that governmental leaders find themselves in positions of power owing to karmic merit accumulated in past lives, apparently whether they know it or not. We can suppose that this quaint notion arose in the context of predominantly Buddhist societies, such as that of Ashoka the Great in India, or in the later empires or principalities in China. It requires quite a stretch of the imagination to interpret our current political situation from that standpoint, though an online meme that one of the candidates is the “chosen of God” is even more ludicrous to contemplate. Looking at the meaning of “Bodhisattva” thorough the eyes of Google, the first hit that comes up is from the University of Washington, Seattle-based home of the Huskies, the first thing that comes up on their homepage. We will defer any consideration of college football as the key branding element of UW, and higher education in general, for a later segment. Their more-or-less traditional definition of the Bodhisattva assumedly comes from their comparative religion department: Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in China is Avalokitesvara, known in Chinese as Guanyin. Bodhisattvas are usually depicted as less austere or inward than the Buddha. — https://depts.washington.edu Parsing this definition, I have a few quibbles. We prefer the use of “enlightening” beings as it indicates a process in which all of us comprise a work in progress, whereas “enlightened” indicates a state of completion. No true bodhisattva would ever claim to be enlightened in that sense. In the sense of enlightened self interest and the best interests of others, yes. Then there is the idea of “entering paradise.” The Buddhist term “Nirvana” is not pointing at another dimension or plane of existence, but the true nature of this world in which we find ourselves — so-called “Samsara.” As Master Dogen reminds us, “actually, the Other Shore (of Nirvana) comes to us”; we do not go to it. As Shohaku Okumura-roshi once mentioned, “Everybody says they want to go to Nirvana. But when you go there, there is nobody there. Only bodhisattvas can go to Nirvana, and they choose to stay here. So our charge is to change Samsara into Nirvana.” This is what Dogen means by saying the other shore comes to us. The reference to “many different Bodhisattvas” and the most famous being Avalokitesvara, Guanyin in China, or Kanzeon in Japan, reinforces the notion that bodhisattvas are a special class of beings, outside the kin or ordinary mortals — much like the icons of other religions, such as canonized prophets, saints and saviors, or demigods. My understanding of the Zen ideal is that we are all bodhisattvas, whether we know it or not. And finally, the reference to their relatively diminished austerity seems somewhat overwrought. My reading of the original teachings attributed to Shakyamuni reveal a profound humility and accessibility, and a remarkable empathy for his audience, that any bodhisattva would aspire to emulate. Awakening of the Bodhi mind is concomitant with the Bodhisattva vow — to help all others before reaching the other shore — according to Dogen, who should know. So how do our current carriers of partisan banners stack up against this image? I would suggest that their motivations have little or nothing to do with entering paradise, for one. So in that, they are like bodhisattvas — but focusing their efforts on the present and immediate future of prosperity in the secular sphere — not the spiritual realm. In American politics, and perhaps that of Western countries in general, there is an underlying implication that behavior in the societal sphere is indicative of one's “values,” which tend to land in the ethical, moral, and spiritual column. This may be a vestigial remnant of the puritan ethic that pervaded the early migrants to these shores, the after- effects of which we witness today, including in the performative permutations of partisan politics. But, quoting myself in an earlier UnMind segment, there are brute behaviors of our fellow-travelers in this particular time and space that cannot be excused as politic: When it comes to indiscriminate bombing of civilians and children, we are no longer in the realm of “politics.” If we are silent, we become complicit. Buddha, I believe, would have spoken out against this betrayal of compassion and wisdom. As did Matsuoka Roshi, concerning the corrupt regime in Vietnam, and other atrocities of his time. We can look to the teachings and meditation practice of Zen Buddhism to find a degree of solace and sanctuary from these insults to humanity, but we cannot run, and we cannot hide from them, ultimately. But we do not have to join the partisan divide, either. In the same episode, we provided some historical context by referring to the foundational documents of the Founding Fathers, including the Declaration of Independence, with particular attention to the second section: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This begins to sound a lot like the Bodhisattva ideal applied to the salvation of others, at least in the secular realm. If we are all equal, we all have equal potential to wake up in the most comprehensive sense, as did Shakyamuni Buddha. We also innately deserve to be treated with the highest degree of respect from our peers. And each and all have equal claim to life — within the realistic constraints of aging, sickness and death; to liberty — in the sense of true liberation from our own ignorance, and the imposition of that of others upon our lives; and the pursuit of true happiness, which does not derive from materialistic sources. Perhaps our political leaders are doing their level best to secure the rights, at least in their secular manifestation. But compare to the Bodhisattva vows, which address serving, or saving all beings, on another scale altogether; two translations give us a better insight into their broader and deeper meaning: Beings are numberless I vow to free themDelusions are inexhaustible I vow to end themDharma gates are boundless I vow to enter themThe Buddha way is unsurpassable I vow to realize it However innumerable all beings are I vow to free them allHowever inexhaustible my delusions are I vow to extinguish them allHowever immeasurable the dharma teachings are I vow to master them allHowever endless the great way I vow to follow it completely I leave it to you to decide whether or not, and to what degree, your candidate for the highest office in the land, the most powerful secular position on Earth, are in harmony with these compassionate aspirations. But remember that the teachings of Buddhism were never meant to be held up to criticize others, but to reflect back upon yourself and your own behavior. The mirror of Zen reflects all — the good, the bad, and the ugly — without discrimination. You and your behavior are also reflected in that Precious Mirror.

Do you ever wonder why you are here at this specific time in the history of mankind? Maybe there is a bigger purpose than just surviving through all sorts of chaos that seem to be happening in the world today.In this episode, a co-founder of SoulfulWaves, a Humanity-Focused Energy Enhancement Healing Center, Nancy Adele, shares her experiences with Spirit she's been having since a young age and the message she receives from her Guides. Nancy is a registered nurse, Reiki master teacher, channel, intuitive reader, and published author of "This is a very important lifetime for you".About Nancy:Energy Enhancement System Center - Soulful WavesNancy's book "This is a very important lifetime for you"Resources discussed in this episode:Who is Jason Shurka?What is Energy Enhancement System?Who is Ganesh?.Who is Lakshmi?Who is Guanyin?Who is Maitreya?Who is Patricia Cota-Robles?Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the Show.

'Guanyin, Life Support & Seclusion' - Q&A with Ajahn Anan on 7 Jul 2024, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

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Let's consider the fascinating figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, in Mahayana Buddhism. We delve into the story of how Avalokiteshvara made a vow to save all sentient beings from suffering, and how he was granted a thousand arms by Buddha Amitabha to better assist those in need.  Avalokiteshvara has become one of the most popular Buddhist bodhisattvas. The “Basket Display” sutra is credited for bringing us the secret six syllable mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum.” This text also is key in introducing Avalokiteshvara and positioning him as a powerful and compassionate being. One who transcends the realms, one who the Buddha turns to for wisdom.  We examine the complex narratives within the sutra, detailing Avalokiteshvara's activities in various realms and his interactions with other Buddhist figures. You will gain a deeper understanding of Avalokiteshvara's immense merit and powers, as well as the significance of his secret mantra. Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Avalokiteshvara figure, his legendary origins, and the profound spiritual significance attributed to him in certain Buddhist traditions.

In this session, Ajahn Kovilo will discuss a Theravāda approach to the "Guanyin Dharmas" of: 1) listening 2) the wisdom of emptiness 3) great compassion, and 4) "response"

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? Episode performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Directed by Angela Yih Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Dramaturgy by Navi Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our Kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairy godparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. We apologize as our transcription software is still down, but we are close to solving the issue! If you would like to request a copy of the script before we upload the transcript, you can reach out to us at feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com! Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? This episode was performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Dramaturgy by Navi Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Directed by Angela Yih Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, Madeleine Regina, and Connor Bushoven. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairygodparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. Episode transcript is slightly delayed as our transcription software is down! We will upload asap! Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you imagine if there was only one argument that you had to win? If you could become a master at winning that one argument, everything in your life would work. You would be a winner everywhere in your life. Would that be something worth mastering? Well, there's only one problem in all of human existence, and that is our belief and perception of separation from Source. There is a something, an isness that is whole, complete and perfect, that is perfection itself, life itself. It never is born. It can never die. It has no beginning or end. It can't be improved upon and it can't be diminished. It is the very source and substance, cause and effect, power and presence, principle and reality of all existence. It's nature is good. It's nature (not a good that's opposite of a bad, but in all good) is an infinite, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent good that has nothing outside of it and nothing else within it except its own goodness. Now, if you could just get what I just said, I don't mean just intellectually but have a realization of it, you will have won the argument because that's the truth principle – oneness, wholeness, perfection, god only, only god, love only, only love. However, that's not our experience. Our life experience is the relative perception and projection of this infinite perfection. So, we don't experience the one real life directly. We experience through our perception, through the filters of our mind and awareness which become beliefs and habits, which create circumstances and conditions. That is what we call life experience. Life experience can be all over the place. It literally can be anything depending on what dimension you're in and how much you're willing to believe in something. You can pretty much experience anything. That doesn't necessarily tell you what is reality, just as your beliefs don't tell you what reality is. They tell you your best guess at it and your emotions don't tell you reality. They tell you what you believe. The reason for this is because life is infinite. There's one mind, one consciousness, the mind of God, the intelligence of the universe, the all-knowing, all-containing, all-possessing, perfect mind. You're a center in it, and it's unfolding. So, you have the capacity to tap into it but it's all within this consciousness that is within you. This is why Jesus said, “Take no thought for your life, for the clothes you'll put on and the food, wherewithal you shall be clothed… but seek first the kingdom of heaven.” Then, he said, “And then all those things you've been striving after, those will be added unto you.” Buddha also taught us to go within. Lao Tzu, Guanyin, Shankara and the greatest masters and teachers all said that ultimately the solution and the answer to everything outside of you is inside of you – either go within or you'll go without. Ultimately, the greater the realization of your true self, your true nature, the realm of truth, and your connection, communion, and identification with that, the more everything resolves itself and your life reveals more and more bounty, abundance, and goodness. That's why it also says in the Bible, “If you dwell in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, no hurt, no harm can come down in your dwelling place.” I'm talking about this dimension with you – consciousness. Now, what does that have to do with the only argument you ever have to win? Well, in the most basic sense, as I mentioned above, the only lie is that you're separate from this ultimate reality or ultimate good. That's the one and only problem, this sense of separation from it. So, the only solution is the realization of your oneness within. To support you in mastering this, listen to the in-depth podcast on the subject, where we break it down and put it into real-life practice TODAY. This will be a real game-changer. Like this episode? Please rate it, post a review, and share it! Want more free trainings? Check out my free training page: https://derekrydall.com/free-trainings Get a copy of my best-selling book, EMERGENCE, and $1791 in huge bonuses! https://myemergencebook.com Get a copy of my best-selling book, THE ABUNDANCE PROJECT and $891 in amazing bonuses! https://theabundanceprojectbook.com Subscribe to Podcast here, or subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher, via email or Android: https://derekrydall.com/subscribe-to-podcast

Guanyin was a Bodhisattva, a figure in Buddhism who reached true enlightenment and ascended to Nirvana. She is known for showing love, compassion, and mercy. This month, we're talking about Goddesses: mythical figures who have shaped culture, history, and imagination around the world. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.  Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, and Abbey Delk. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow shares intimate accounts and stories of Kannon or Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion. She shares the story of Julie Pryde, the public health administrator of her […]

Loretta H. Yang and Chang Yi, founders and artists of LIULI Crystal Art, devoted their life to the art of LIULI for three decades. In the process, they revived the ancient Chinese technique of pâte de verre lost wax casting and instigated the contemporary glass art movement in Asia. Richly imbued with traditional Chinese artistic vocabulary and philosophical thinking, Yang's works have been acquired by more than 22 museums for their permanent collections including Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Palace Museum in Beijing, New York Museum of Arts and Design, The Corning Museum of Glass, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. She has created work for the Oscars, Grammys and 32 world leaders. “Beauty transformed” is how Japanese critics have described Yang's multiple talents. Named Best Leading Actress in the 21st and 22nd Golden Horse Film Awards ceremony, she was the first actress who won this award two years in a row. In 1987, Yang left the film industry along with her late husband, film director Chang Yi, and several other people from the film industry to establish the glass workshop and studio LIULI Crystal Art near Taipei, Taiwan. The industrious group invested their resources in rehabilitating a dilapidated factory and learned the techniques and process of glass casting in the French manner, similar to the luxury glass made by Lalique and Daum. Yang single-handedly rediscovered the techniques of pâte de verre glass casting and uses this technique to create works with a traditional Chinese artistic flare.  When asked, “What has it been like being a woman in the glass arts industry all these years,” Yang responded: “Honestly, I haven't given this topic much thought. Don't exceptional women exist in all industries? Chang Yi believed that women were the stronger gender and possess a resilience men don't. He would use the saying ‘will of steel, gentle heart' to describe women, because he observed that we lead with a gentleness of heart and an unwavering will. Maybe I've been lucky to work with Chang Yi all this time because despite what other people said, we took it with a grain of salt and continued to live according to our own set of rules. We complemented each other. He was responsible for the development, planning and operational aspects of the company. And because of this, he was able to steer our team in the right direction and instill an equitable value system.”  She continues: “I, on the other hand, have more patience and lean more toward innovation. I enjoy researching techniques – LIULI Crystal Art's 12-step technique is a product of my work. Yes, the process was challenging, but what would we be without it? LIULI Crystal Art faced a lot of challenges in our 36 years. The sheer will to complete a project was our greatest encouragement and got us through them. Chang Yi used to good-naturedly admonish that I was the type of person who doesn't know when to quit. But really, I'm the type of person who immerses themselves in something and will continue searching for an answer until I find it. Value and strength are creations of our own design. I refuse to put myself in a box or limit myself in any way. Women can be just as bold as men, men can be just as resilient as women.”  Today, LIULI Crystal Art owns factories on Taiwan (Tamshui) and in Shanghai, and numerous galleries on Taiwan and in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and United States. The group decided to use the Chinese word LIULI as opposed to more common names for glass in the Chinese language. It is commonly believed that the word LIULI first appeared during the Western Zhou Dynasty (about 1045-771 BCE), which referred to the glass being produced at the time. For Yang especially, using the term LIULI greatly references her own body of work, which draws upon traditional Chinese motifs and such Buddhist teachings as enlightenment and transparency, evoking an almost meditative practice and devotional purpose. Each piece undergoes a comprehensive 12-step process and requires six to eight months to complete. Known for her floral sculptures, in 2006 Yang removed all traces of color from her work. This pure, transparent series debuted at Leo Kaplan Modern in New York in 2007 with Proof of Awareness, an oversized and colorless blooming peony, garnering widespread acclaim. To Yang, the oversized flowers of Proof of Awareness represented her life reflections and the next stage of her creative journey. Says Yang: “LIULI petals, when looked at individually, hold little significance. But when clustered together, these petals manifest a symbiotic relationship to create a single large and flawless flower. A harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship does not focus on the self but on the greater good of everyone involved.”  Combining pâte de verre with hot casting, Yang uses multiple castings to create the abstract form of Buddha. Because life is impermanent, LIULI is the perfect material to capture its wavering illusory and tangible qualities. Yang explored the Buddhist philosophy of enlightenment and non-attachment in her exhibition Diamond Sutra held at the Grand Palais in 2015. The Ateliers d'Art de France commented: “The collection exudes a meditative philosophy that captures the Parisian way of life yet is an uncommon component in contemporary French art.” In 1996, when Yang and Chan Yi visited the Buddhist grottoes near the desert oasis of Dunhuang in western China, the moment they saw the Thousand-armed, Thousand-eyed Guanyin fresco in Cave 3 at Mogao, painted during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) and slowly disappearing under the relentless weathering of the desert sandstorms, Yang vowed to recreate the image in glass as a way of handing down to future generations the wisdom and compassion it has accumulated over the centuries. On the reverse side is engraved the Great Compassion Dharani, a popular incantation in Chinese Buddhism. The unique transparent nimbus represents the wisdom and compassion of Guanyin illuminating the world. The image exudes an air of boundless compassion, quelling the anxiety of a troubled heart. Though Yang has completed a 200cm version, her deepest wish is to complete a LIULI-made Thousand-armed, Thousand-eyed Guanyin that measures14.7 feet tall!  In order to “continuously create art for the good of the heart,” Chang wrote a dedicated poem for each artwork. It took great determination and faith to accumulate such a compelling body of work. He viewed LIULI as a communicator of life and death, and as the state between illusion and reality, light and shadow. Even though life was illusory, a dream and ephemeral like bubbles, there was always an unwavering touch of red in the heart urging all to never give up life and never give up hope.  Says Yang: “Although it's been more than three decades, we know there's a lot more to achieve. And the only way to do so is to continuously practice what we believe in. The mission of LIULI has always been more than LIULI. It is the society, the culture, and the human beings.  

Different belief systems—and just differences in general—collide and merge in Journey to the West, the classic Chinese novel at the center of this season. “In Dungeons & Dragons terminology, you've got this lawful good monk and then you have this chaotic good monkey,” says Kaiser Kuo (co-founder of China's first heavy metal band and host of the Sinica Podcast) in this episode. And their quest succeeds: the combination of the monk Tripitaka's lawfulness and the Monkey King's chaos works out. That intertwinement of differences shapes Journey to the West, on multiple levels. It's about a quest for Buddhist texts, but Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, makes his way through Daoist self-cultivation and Confucian thinking, too. The divine realm includes Daoist deities such as the Jade Emperor, but it's also a Buddhist realm, including the Buddha and Guanyin. There's a playful engagement with everything here, and the translator Julia Lovell explains the world behind that kind of expansive interaction with various traditions: The novel sprang from a much older set of legends about a real historical character who lived around 600–664 CE as a subject of the Tang empire in China. Now the Tang is one of the great eras of Chinese imperial expansion, when the empire extends from the edge of Persia in the northwest to the frontier with modern Korea in the northeast. Taizong, the emperor on the throne in Tripitaka's time—he's the character who in the novel dispatches Tripitaka off to India to fetch the sutras—Taizong is the vigorous, ruthless ruler who pushes the frontiers of his empire out so far.  And in the decades that follow this, the Tang empire is awash with cosmopolitan products and ideas. And still today in China, the Tang is celebrated as this period of phenomenal cosmopolitan flourishing of the empire and ideas throughout China. In this episode, we think about how a wild novel gave that cosmopolitan attitude a new narrative life. Guests in this episode include Kaiser Kuo, host of the Sinica Podcast; Julia Lovell, whose recent translation of Journey to the West is titled Monkey King; D. Max Moerman, scholar of religion at Columbia; and Xiaofei Tian, scholar of literature at Harvard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zuiver Levensonderhoud, kan dat eigenlijk wel in onze huidige, globale samenleving? In deze aflevering van Boeddha's in Herstel onderzoekt Rogier wat de rol van Zuiver Levensonderhoud is bij het werken aan herstel van verslaving. Is het beoefenen van de pragmatische ethiek voor het levensonderhoud minder romantisch dan bijvoorbeeld het beoefenen van zelfcompassie bij het Zuiver Inzicht? Of is er juist een nauw verband? Kan het stoppen met giftig werk soms net zo zeer een bron van lijden zijn als volledig wegvluchten in je werk? Waarom is juist het kijken en onderzoeken van de Zuivere Verbinding die we aangaan met het leven zo van belang als we het hebben over Zuiver Levensonderhoud? En wat heeft een Chinese godin als Guanyin hier ook nog eens allemaal mee te maken? Kortom; toch weer genoeg inspiratie voor onderzoek tijdens onze bewandeling en beoefening op het Achtvoudige Pad! Als je graag voor jezelf wilt onderzoeken wat het bewandelen van het Achtvoudige Pad voor jou betekent, in relatie tot herstel van verslaving, ben je van harte welkom tijdens een van onze bijeenkomsten, kijk voor informatie op onze website: www.recoverydharma.nl 

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Prayer Moment 3 of 4 in MarchPrayer for God's Mercy...Pray with us for God's mercy in the lives of both believers and Buddhist people. (Psalm 136)...1. Pray for a deeper awareness of the power in God's mercy. Pray that believers will grow in confidence, empowerment, and transformative faith as a result of this mercy.2. Pray for Japanese and Chinese Buddhists, who orient their understanding of mercy around the goddess of mercy, Guanyin. Pray for the power they see in this goddess to pale in comparison to the living God of mercy. (Psalm 136:2)3. Pray for global workers across the Buddhist world to walk in mercy as they adapt to culture, language, and gospel proclamations in their contexts.For more resources and prayer opportunities, click the links below.Website: https://changethemap.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmu0ndxRYOLhYImtiGNtkzgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changethemapprayerteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changethemapTwitter: https://twitter.com/changethem...

On today's podcast, we continue Maggie's past life of Guanyin, York's past life as the boy Thunder Helper and Peter's past life as Hang Tuah.  Enjoy our next instalment of 'The Crystal Channelers and the Last Reincarnation'.  To check out future podcast information and dates, go to www.tomspod.com.Support the show

The Only Argument You EVER Have to Win Can you imagine if there was only one argument that you had to win? If you could become a master at winning that one argument, everything in your life would work. You would be a winner everywhere in your life.  Would that be something worth mastering? Well, there's only one problem in all of human existence, and that is our belief and perception of separation from Source. There is a something, an isness that is whole, complete and perfect, that is perfection itself, life itself. It never is born. It can never die. It has no beginning or end. It can't be improved upon and it can't be diminished. It is the very source and substance, cause and effect, power and presence, principle and reality of all existence. It's nature is good. It's nature (not a good that's opposite of a bad, but in all good) is an infinite, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent good that has nothing outside of it and nothing else within it except its own goodness. Now, if you could just get what I just said, I don't mean just intellectually but have a realization of it, you will have won the argument because that's the truth principle – oneness, wholeness, perfection, god only, only god, love only, only love. However, that's not our experience. Our life experience is the relative perception and projection of this infinite perfection. So, we don't experience the one real life directly.  We experience through our perception, through the filters of our mind and awareness which become beliefs and habits, which create circumstances and conditions.  That is what we call life experience. Life experience can be all over the place. It literally can be anything depending on what dimension you're in and how much you're willing to believe in something. You can pretty much experience anything.  That doesn't necessarily tell you what is reality, just as your beliefs don't tell you what reality is. They tell you your best guess at it and your emotions don't tell you reality. They tell you what you believe. The reason for this is because life is infinite. There's one mind, one consciousness, the mind of God, the intelligence of the universe, the all-knowing, all-containing, all-possessing, perfect mind. You're a center in it, and it's unfolding. So, you have the capacity to tap into it but it's all within this consciousness that is within you. This is why Jesus said, “Take no thought for your life, for the clothes you'll put on and the food, wherewithal you shall be clothed… but seek first the kingdom of heaven.” Then, he said, “And then all those things you've been striving after, those will be added unto you.” Buddha also taught us to go within. Lao Tzu, Guanyin, Shankara and the greatest masters and teachers all said that ultimately the solution and the answer to everything outside of you is inside of you – either go within or you'll go without. Ultimately, the greater the realization of your true self, your true nature, the realm of truth, and your connection, communion, and identification with that, the more everything resolves itself and your life reveals more and more bounty, abundance, and goodness. That's why it also says in the Bible, “If you dwell in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, no hurt, no harm can come down in your dwelling place.” I'm talking about this dimension with you – consciousness. Now, what does that have to do with the only argument you ever have to win? Well, in the most basic sense, as I mentioned above, the only lie is that you're separate from this ultimate reality or ultimate good.  That's the one and only problem, this sense of separation from it. So, the only solution is the realization of your oneness within. To support you in mastering this, listen to the in-depth podcast on the subject, where we break it down and put it into real-life practice TODAY. This will be a real game-changer. To Your Emergence! Stay inspired! Derek Like this episode? Please share it! Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, via email or Android

In today's podcast we conclude the first chapter of 'The Crystal Channelers and the Last Reincarnation', and go back in time to a past life of both York (1800 AD Creek Country, South Eastern USA and his life as Thunder Helper) and Maggie (1100 AD Fukien Region, China and her life as Guanyin).Enjoy the fourth instalment of 'The Crystal Channelers and the Last Reincarnation'.To check out future podcast information and dates, go to www.addictiontofiction.com.Support the show

Today on the podcast, we discuss Ascended Female Masters!  Ascended Masters are enlightened beings whom many believe have evolved beyond the need to reincarnate on earth and now act from a higher plane of existence to assist humans in their movement toward enlightenment, guiding the human race in its evolution.  Think Mary, the Beloved Mother; Isis the Egyptian goddess of Nature; and Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, compassion, and protection.  We hear about these ascended masters in our society, we see images of them, but have we ever really ever thought about them, considering that their imagery is still ever present?  Join us in this fascinating conversation as Josie Teresi and I discuss these ascended female masters, who are ever-present to guide us to a higher path.  Maybe it’s silly, maybe it can make you feel better, or maybe focusing on the world’s female masters may further enlighten you.  You decide.   Josie Teresi is an intuitive energy healer, reiki healer, counselor, and YouTuber.  She has published several books, including You Were Born a Star, Now What? based on the teachings of  “A Course In Miracles” and the Unity Philosophy.  Visit her webstie, josieteresi.com, and her YouTube channel, Into Light.

Wukong is going to need to go the the very top for help with the One-Horned Buffalo. No, not Guanyin. The very top.The episode has some brief mentions of slavery and cruelty, and the torture headband gets brought up again in passing.Links:Subscribe to our Patreon or buy us a coffee.The novel Clashmore can be found on the Internet Archive.An article about the Macroom buffalo heard being stolen.Episode artwork is a painting of Laozi on a buffalo by Igarashi Shunmel and a photograph of Tramore.Follow Caoimhe, MJ and this podcast on Twitter and follow MJ on Instagram.

Een Shambhala-special met professor André van der Braak. Als hoogleraar comparatieve filosofie van de religie bestudeert André van der Braak al enkele jaren het fenomeen van ‘meervoudig religieus toebehoren.' Uit onderzoek blijkt immers dat zo'n 24% van de Nederlanders elementen uit verschillende religies met elkaar combineert. De ene gaat daar al wat verder in dan de andere. Sommigen stellen een vrijblijvend spiritueel pakket samen met praktijken en symbolen uit verschillende tradities. Anderen kiezen er dan weer voor om zich intensief te verdiepen in twee of meerdere religies. Aangezien Jonas zelf ook te catalogeren valt als een ‘meervoudig religieus toebehoorder', klopte hij maar al te graag aan bij professor van der Braak voor een uitvoerig gesprek over dit alles. Is het verschijnsel wel uitzonderlijk, wanneer we een breder historisch en crosscultureel perspectief innemen? Wordt het niet begrijpelijker wanneer we religies eerder als een soort talen te bekijken? En schuilt onder dit thema niet steeds ook een theologisch debat over de vraag of alle religies uiteindelijk wel of niet naar hetzelfde eindpunt leiden? ------ Meer info over André van der Braak vind je op avdbraak.nl De foto bij deze aflevering toont een Thais beeld van de Cundi, een verschijning van zowel de Indische godin Durga als de Chinese bodhisattva Guanyin. In de Boeddhistische Wat Plai Laem tempel, waar het beeld zich bevindt, staan ook beelden van Ganesha, Vishnu en Shiva. De foto is dus een mooi voorbeeld van wat in de podcast besproken wordt. ------ 'Groetjes uit Shambhala' is een productie van Volzin.

At times we can find ourselves fighting to hold onto the known but there are lessons to be discovered from surrendering to our fear of trying new things! If you've ever needed huge gains, big change or simply to get unstuck then do we have the Shake Things Up show for you   Today we'll talk about trying new things, going new ways, and experimenting with all that you've got. Plus, more on messing with cleats, skewing cameras, learning new tools, being okay with the bigness of energy, vertigo, Guanyin, tantrums and what in the world different size baby feeding bottles have to do with anything!   Check out CJ Liu: https://www.fireitupwithcj.com/   To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  https://inspirenationshow.com/ ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow 

What type of creature is The Great King of Numinous Power? M.J. thinks he might be a crocodile, or maybe a newt. Guanyin will help the pilgrims find out.Subscribe to our Patreon or buy us a coffee.Episode artwork is a Ming Dynasty portrait of Guanyin with Fish Basket.Follow Caoimhe, MJ and this podcast on Twitter and follow MJ on Instagram.

Bright on Buddhism Episode 17 - Who is Avalokitesvara/Guanyin/Kannon? What are some stories about Avalokitesvara/Guanyin/Kannon? What sort of devotional texts/rituals are there for Avalokitesvara/Guanyin/Kannon? Resources: Kevin Trainor: Buddhism: An Illustrated Guide; Donald Lopez: Norton Anthology of World Religions: Buddhism; Chan Master Sheng Yen: Orthodox Chinese Buddhism; Nagarjuna: Verses of The Middle Way (The Madhyamakarika); Conze, Edward, trans. The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines and Its Verse Summary. Bolinas, CA: Four Seasons Foundation, 1973.; The Bodhisattva Vow: A Practical Guide to Helping Others, page 1, Tharpa Publications (2nd. ed., 1995) ISBN 978-0-948006-50-0; Flanagan, Owen (2011-08-12). The Bodhisattva's Brain: Buddhism Naturalized. MIT Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-262-29723-3.; Williams, Paul, Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations, Routledge, 2008, pp. 195–196.; https://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kannon.shtml; Lotus Sutra Chapter 25 Burton Watson trans.; Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression ― An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism - Taigen Dan Leighton; The Heart Sutra; Buswell, Robert; Lopez, Donald S. (2013). The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-15786-3.: Avalokitesvara; Guanyin; Kannon; Yü, Chün-fang (2001). Kuan-Yin: The Chinese Transformation of Avalokitesvara. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-12029-6.; Lele, Huang. “Ambiguity of the Gender of Avalokiteśvara in the Sui-Tang Period: A Comparative Study of India & China.” Art and Archaeology, n.d., 12. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu! 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

If you were facing a life-threatening scenario, would you call emergency services on your phone, calling for help from well-trained first responders — or call your kindly relative. If disaster strikes, we inevitably first think of our wonderful first-responders. In almost any scenario, we are conditioned to look for help from those who are best trained and equipped to help us. Although advice of a loved one can be helpful, you need action and activity when you are in trouble.In Mahayana Buddhism, the first responders, the ones who save us from obstacles and demons, are embodied in Karma Activity Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, such as Tara or Guanyin.Or, when we declare a state of emergency, in the form of Wrathful Aspects of the Buddhas. The First Responders in Vajrayana Buddhism In our meditational practices, the first responders – at least in some forms of Mahayana Buddhism — are the wrathful deities. Since Buddhas have transcended our mental limitations, they can appear in any form whatsoever. The wrathful forms are our first responder team. Instead of uniforms, guns and rescue equipment, our Buddhist first responders are burly, ferocious, powerful, towering presences that intimidate our psychological and external demons.Whether you view “demons” and obstacles as psychological, or as supernatural beings, it is helpful to visualize the Enlightened and helping forces as “wrathful, monstrous, gigantic.” The psychology is obvious. If you are facing an emotional “vampire” you want a more wrathful “force” to burn away the negative force — something much stronger than the attacking monster.Support the show

In what way can Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva, save and protect us from every danger? What ten great dangers does the Merciful Compassionate Kuanyin save us from? How can we invoke her help? Which sutra mentions the 10 Great Protections?Before we begin, if you like this video, please subscribe to the Buddha Weekly channel, and turn on notifications. Buddha Weekly. Helping to spread the Dharma!Millions of devotees around the world call on the name of Guan Yin (Kuanyin) Goddess of Mercy, in times of need, fear, or despair. Aside from her best-known role as Compassion embodied — she is, after all, none other than Avalokiteshvara — she also protects against the ten great fears. Interestingly, one of the 10 great protections is protection from politics!Avalokiteshvara also called Guanyin, Chenrezig, Kannon, and many other names, is immediately synonymous with the word Bodhisattva. He or She is the quintessential Bodhisattva — the superhero savior. His fame was first well established by Shakyamuni Buddha in the 25th Chapter of the wondrous Lotus Sutra, where Buddha makes it clear that Guanyin is ready to rescue all sentient beings.Even Avalokiteshvara's name is virtually the definition of a Bodhisattva — “Perceiver of the World's Suffering.” He — or She since the ideal Bodhisattva is gender-flexible — is not just the “listener” of all of our suffering; the great Bodhisattva is the original “Savior”The Ten great protections, as they are called in the Lotus Sutra, are the protective actions of a Mother protecting her children. Like a Mother, she doesn't question her child's integrity — even going so far as to rescue her sons and daughters from prison. Guan Shi Yin is famous for rescues from harm — especially well known for rescues of anyone who calls out her name. Her devotees tell hundreds of tales of her rescues. When in trouble, they might simply call out her name praise:Namo Guan-Shi-Yin Pusa.Some Buddhists might see Guanyin as a Father, as Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig. There is no difference, as all Buddhas can appear in any form. His or Her mantra (there is no difference) is often known as the "compassion mantra": Om Mani Padme Hum Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly)

In another adventure from the classic Chinese myth, the Tang Monk and his disciples encounter a river spirit that eats children... and is an even greater warrior than The Monkey King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What A Joy! I'm talking to Lenza Smith this Halloween season about one of my most favorite subjects, goddesses. Lenza talks about her two favorites, Sky Woman, and Guanyin. It's was a fun interview, hope you enjoy it✨

Guanyin finds out that Red Boy was impersonating her and she is not best pleased.Links:Subscribe to our Patreon or buy us a coffee.Episode artwork is by Aleksis Shi.Aleksis Shi on Twitter.Follow Caoimhe, MJ and this podcast on Twitter, follow MJ on Instagram and follow Caoimhe on the Fediverse.

Guanyin does some quick math and realizes that the pilgrims, including Monkey King and his master, are one ordeal short of the set needed to achieve enlightenment. So they get dumped on a turtle who reminds Tripitaka of a promise he once made...

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Our first book to become addicted to is "The Crystal Channelers and the Last Reincarnation", Book 1 of 'The Crystal Channelers' book series by Sharon Ann Rowland (our host).  On today's podcast, we continue Maggie's past life of Guanyin, York's past life of the boy Thunder Helper and Peter's past life of Hang Tuah.   Enjoy our next instalment of 'The Crystal Channelers and the Last Reincarnation'.   To check out future podcast information and dates, go to www.addictiontofiction.com.

How did Buddhist women access religious experience and transcendence in a Confucian patriarchal system in imperial China? How were Buddhist practices carried out in the intimate settings of a boudoir? In Dr. Yuhang Li's recent monograph, Becoming Guanyin: Artistic Devotion of Buddhist Women in Late Imperial China (Columbia University Press), the answers to these questions can be found in creative usages of “women's things” and the female body. Dr. Li shows in this book that through expressive depictions of Guanyin, or the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara in various media such as painting and embroidery, and through embodiments of the deity via jewelry and dance, Buddhist women in Ming-Qing China were able to forge personal connections with the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Dr. Li argues that this connection was made possible through “mimetic devotion,” which allowed the faithful devotees to use their own bodies and material things to “become” the feminized form of the popular Buddhist deity. Yuhang Li is an assistant professor of Chinese art in the Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Daigengna Duoer is a PhD student at the Religious Studies Department, University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dissertation researches on transnational and transregional networks of Buddhism connecting twentieth-century Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Republican China, Tibet, and Imperial Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Buddhist women access religious experience and transcendence in a Confucian patriarchal system in imperial China? How were Buddhist practices carried out in the intimate settings of a boudoir? In Dr. Yuhang Li's recent monograph, Becoming Guanyin: Artistic Devotion of Buddhist Women in Late Imperial China (Columbia University Press), the answers to these questions can be found in creative usages of “women's things” and the female body. Dr. Li shows in this book that through expressive depictions of Guanyin, or the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara in various media such as painting and embroidery, and through embodiments of the deity via jewelry and dance, Buddhist women in Ming-Qing China were able to forge personal connections with the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Dr. Li argues that this connection was made possible through “mimetic devotion,” which allowed the faithful devotees to use their own bodies and material things to “become” the feminized form of the popular Buddhist deity. Yuhang Li is an assistant professor of Chinese art in the Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Daigengna Duoer is a PhD student at the Religious Studies Department, University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dissertation researches on transnational and transregional networks of Buddhism connecting twentieth-century Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Republican China, Tibet, and Imperial Japan.

This week, Allison and Max talk about two women who are more spirit and legend than flesh and blood. The first, a bodhisattva associated with compassion, her name translates to [The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World; the second, both a singular diety and a collection spirits, is venerated to this day by priests and priestesses who practice the divining arts: Guanyin and Mami Wata. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Kimberly Coscia (@KimberlyGrace48) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

The Only Argument You EVER Have to Win Can you imagine if there was only one argument that you had to win? If you could become a master at winning that one argument, everything in your life would work. You would be a winner everywhere in your life.  Would that be something worth mastering? Well, there's only one problem in all of human existence, and that is our belief and perception of separation from Source. There is a something, an isness that is whole, complete and perfect, that is perfection itself, life itself. It never is born. It can never die. It has no beginning or end. It can't be improved upon and it can't be diminished. It is the very source and substance, cause and effect, power and presence, principle and reality of all existence. It's nature is good. It's nature (not a good that's opposite of a bad, but in all good) is an infinite, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent good that has nothing outside of it and nothing else within it except its own goodness. Now, if you could just get what I just said, I don't mean just intellectually but have a realization of it, you will have won the argument because that's the truth principle – oneness, wholeness, perfection, god only, only god, love only, only love. However, that's not our experience. Our life experience is the relative perception and projection of this infinite perfection. So, we don't experience the one real life directly.  We experience through our perception, through the filters of our mind and awareness which become beliefs and habits, which create circumstances and conditions.  That is what we call life experience. Life experience can be all over the place. It literally can be anything depending on what dimension you're in and how much you're willing to believe in something. You can pretty much experience anything.  That doesn't necessarily tell you what is reality, just as your beliefs don't tell you what reality is. They tell you your best guess at it and your emotions don't tell you reality. They tell you what you believe. The reason for this is because life is infinite. There's one mind, one consciousness, the mind of God, the intelligence of the universe, the all-knowing, all-containing, all-possessing, perfect mind. You're a center in it, and it's unfolding. So, you have the capacity to tap into it but it's all within this consciousness that is within you. This is why Jesus said, “Take no thought for your life, for the clothes you'll put on and the food, wherewithal you shall be clothed… but seek first the kingdom of heaven.” Then, he said, “And then all those things you've been striving after, those will be added unto you.” Buddha also taught us to go within. Lao Tzu, Guanyin, Shankara and the greatest masters and teachers all said that ultimately the solution and the answer to everything outside of you is inside of you – either go within or you'll go without. Ultimately, the greater the realization of your true self, your true nature, the realm of truth, and your connection, communion, and identification with that, the more everything resolves itself and your life reveals more and more bounty, abundance, and goodness. That's why it also says in the Bible, “If you dwell in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, no hurt, no harm can come down in your dwelling place.” I'm talking about this dimension with you – consciousness. Now, what does that have to do with the only argument you ever have to win? Well, in the most basic sense, as I mentioned above, the only lie is that you're separate from this ultimate reality or ultimate good.  That's the one and only problem, this sense of separation from it. So, the only solution is the realization of your oneness within. To support you in mastering this, listen to the in-depth podcast on the subject, where we break it down and put it into real-life practice TODAY. This will be a real game-changer. To Your Emergence! Stay inspired! Derek Like this episode? Please share it! Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, via email or Android

The Only Argument You EVER Have to Win Can you imagine if there was only one argument that you had to win? If you could become a master at winning that one argument, everything in your life would work. You would be a winner everywhere in your life.  Would that be something worth mastering? Well, there's only one problem in all of human existence, and that is our belief and perception of separation from Source. There is a something, an isness that is whole, complete and perfect, that is perfection itself, life itself. It never is born. It can never die. It has no beginning or end. It can't be improved upon and it can't be diminished. It is the very source and substance, cause and effect, power and presence, principle and reality of all existence. It's nature is good. It's nature (not a good that's opposite of a bad, but in all good) is an infinite, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent good that has nothing outside of it and nothing else within it except its own goodness. Now, if you could just get what I just said, I don't mean just intellectually but have a realization of it, you will have won the argument because that's the truth principle – oneness, wholeness, perfection, god only, only god, love only, only love. However, that's not our experience. Our life experience is the relative perception and projection of this infinite perfection. So, we don't experience the one real life directly.  We experience through our perception, through the filters of our mind and awareness which become beliefs and habits, which create circumstances and conditions.  That is what we call life experience. Life experience can be all over the place. It literally can be anything depending on what dimension you're in and how much you're willing to believe in something. You can pretty much experience anything.  That doesn't necessarily tell you what is reality, just as your beliefs don't tell you what reality is. They tell you your best guess at it and your emotions don't tell you reality. They tell you what you believe. The reason for this is because life is infinite. There's one mind, one consciousness, the mind of God, the intelligence of the universe, the all-knowing, all-containing, all-possessing, perfect mind. You're a center in it, and it's unfolding. So, you have the capacity to tap into it but it's all within this consciousness that is within you. This is why Jesus said, “Take no thought for your life, for the clothes you'll put on and the food, wherewithal you shall be clothed… but seek first the kingdom of heaven.” Then, he said, “And then all those things you've been striving after, those will be added unto you.” Buddha also taught us to go within. Lao Tzu, Guanyin, Shankara and the greatest masters and teachers all said that ultimately the solution and the answer to everything outside of you is inside of you – either go within or you'll go without. Ultimately, the greater the realization of your true self, your true nature, the realm of truth, and your connection, communion, and identification with that, the more everything resolves itself and your life reveals more and more bounty, abundance, and goodness. That's why it also says in the Bible, “If you dwell in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, no hurt, no harm can come down in your dwelling place.” I'm talking about this dimension with you – consciousness. Now, what does that have to do with the only argument you ever have to win? Well, in the most basic sense, as I mentioned above, the only lie is that you're separate from this ultimate reality or ultimate good.  That's the one and only problem, this sense of separation from it. So, the only solution is the realization of your oneness within. To support you in mastering this, listen to the in-depth podcast on the subject, where we break it down and put it into real-life practice TODAY. This will be a real game-changer. To Your Emergence! Stay inspired! Derek Like this episode? Please share it! Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, via email or Android