Podcasts about householders

Householders in many parts of the North Island are in the process of trying to put their homes back to together.

Householders could see energy price hikes in the order of 30%, or above, should the US and Israeli war on Iran continue. To find out what the consequences might be for the Irish economy, and to talk about a tumultuous fortnight for Fianna Fáil, we're joined by the Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien.

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Jainism, often regarded as a renunciatory tradition rooted in nonviolence and monastic life, has profoundly shaped the lives of contemporary women balancing roles as householders, social activists, and ascetics. Prof. Howard will delve into the inspiring stories of these women, highlighting how they are redefining the concept of liberation, championing empowerment, and striving for the upliftment of marginalized communities. Through this discussion, she will provide fresh perspectives on gender and its intersection with contemporary societal challenges.

AN 8.27 Eight very different kinds of powers. AN 8.28 Eight powers of a perfected one. AN 8.29 Eight lost opportunities for spiritual practice. AN 8.30 Venerable Anuruddha reflects that the teachings is for someone who is of few wishes, content, secluded, energetic, mindful, peaceful, and wise. To these seven thoughts, the Buddha adds an eighth: the teaching is for those who delight in non-proliferation. Practicing in line with these eight thoughts of a great man, Venerable Anuruddha achieves perfection.

Jerry spoke to Cian Prendiville of People Before Profit, who ran for the party in Kerry in last November's general election, about the Irish Independent’s report that households could face charges for excessive water use this year.

AN 8.21 The Buddha celebrates the eight amazing qualities of the householder Ugga of Vesālī. Ugga himself speaks of these qualities. AN 8.22 The Buddha celebrates the eight amazing qualities of the householder Ugga of Hatthigāma. Ugga himself speaks of these qualities. AN 8.23The Buddha celebrates the seven amazing qualities of the householder Hatthaka of Āḷavī. When he hears of this, Hatthaka is anxious to know that no lay people were present. Learning of this, the Buddha adds humility as an eight quality. AN 8.24 The Buddha learns from Hatthaka of Āḷavī how he maintains a large following. He then celebrates Hatthaka's eight good qualities. AN 8.25 Questioned by his relative Mahānāma, the Buddha explains what makes someone a Buddhist lay follower, a virtuous lay follower, and a lay follower practicing for the welfare of all. AN 8.26 Questioned by Jīvaka Komārabhacca, the Buddha explains what makes someone a Buddhist lay follower, a virtuous lay follower, and a lay follower practicing for the welfare of all.

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In this talk, we discuss a very subtle, high-level and easily misunderstood mode of spiritual practice: madhura bhāva, the practice of seeing God as your lover!In Vaishnava literature this is considered the highest mood because it contains all the others and is itself the most refined and passionate of the moods. The whole soul goes to God in fiery yearning!There is actually quite a precedent for this in the Christian tradition. It's called "bridal mysticism." Nuns in the Catholic faith see themselves, in some orders, as "brides of Christ." The whole idea is the transformation of eros!But this mood isn't just for monks and nuns. Householders can practice it too by seeing their spouse/partners as the embodiment of the Divine and serving them as they would God.The idea of ”making love to God" is of course very challenging because of narratives of shame and sin around sexuality so the first step in this kind of practice is to recognize the innate innocence of that energy, which is a form of spiritual energy, Kundalini. Then, through loving acceptance, we attempt to "divinize" that energy by directing it towards God in a gradual process of sublimation.Sri Ramakrishna literally worshipped his wife as the Divine Mother though you might say this came under the category of vātsalya-bhāva since Ramakrishna looked upon all women as his Mother. Note also that they had a completely chaste marriage meaning that's it's possible to practice this mode even without physical intimacy (There are much deeper and more refined versions of intimacy with a partner than the merely physical, after all!) though it certainly can include it in the case of having a partner.The best example is of course Rādha and her passionate, all-consuming love for Sri Krishna. Meerabai felt herself to be “married to Krishna” and actually had a ceremony performed. We also find this mood in Shaiva saints like Mahadevi-Akka. Sri Ramakrishna even told M. in the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (in the entry on Thursday, August 24th 1882) that through devotion one develops a “love sexual organ” implying that, mystically speaking, it is possible to quite literally make love to God.While this mood is mostly found in the Vaishnava traditions (as love for Sri Krishna) some versions also exist in the Shaiva world.After all, many people often ask me about whether it's okay for them to think of Shiva/Devī as their romantic partner. I hope to address that question tonight!This is of course a natural continuation of our lectures on “Why is Kali Desirous?” and “What Does Kali Really Want?” and perhaps the subtlest of the series! Wish me luck!For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

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By the end of the decade, it's anticipated every home in Australia will be paying time-of-use, or cost-reflective, tariffs, rather than a flat rate for our electricity. Some households though are getting much higher electricity bills because their electricity retailer didn't tell them they'd been put on a time-of-use tariff and have to pay more during peak periods. Brendan French, the Chief Executive of Energy Consumers Australia, outlines why cost-reflective tariffs shouldn't be mandatory, and why we need to simplify consumer bills, not make them more complicated. For more information on electrification and energy efficiency https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au

Metta, or loving-kindness, is a beautiful practice in Buddhism that calls on the heart to soften, to expand, to reach out with the wish for others's happiness and well-being. It's about nurturing love, not just for those who easily come to mind, but for everyone—the stranger, the difficult ones, and even ourselves.  Metta practice, at its core, is deeply intertwined with non-violence because it cultivates the kind of love that makes harm unthinkable. In a world that so often pushes us towards division, Metta reminds us to see the shared humanity in each person.   When you practice Metta, you are not just sending love out into the world, but you are transforming yourself. This practice dissolves the walls of anger, fear, and separation that lead to violence. It teaches us to see others not as enemies or obstacles, but as beings deserving of love, just like us. Non-violence isn't just the absence of harm; it's the presence of compassion. Through Metta, we learn that the peace we long to see in our world begins within—through the quiet revolution of our hearts.   A Practice Metta   Metta Prayer May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature. May all beings be free.   To practice the Metta Prayer begin by sitting comfortably, closing your eyes, and taking a deep breath. As you breathe, let the world fall away and center yourself in stillness.  Start Metta with yourself—because, yes, you, too, deserve your own love and kindness. Silently repeat: May I be peaceful. May I be happy. May I be safe. May I awaken to the light of my true nature. May I be free. Let those words settle into your soul. Feel their warmth, their truth. Then think of someone you love dearly, someone who brings you joy. Offer the same blessing to them: May you be peaceful. May you be happy. May you be safe. May you awaken to the light of your true nature. May you be free. Next, turn to someone you feel neutral about, maybe a person you pass by daily but hardly notice. Offer the prayer to them, with sincerity: May you be safe. May you awaken to the light of your true nature. May you be free. Then, in a brave act of compassion, think of someone who has hurt you, someone difficult. Send them these same loving-kind words. This is where true healing begins. May you be safe. May you awaken to the light of your true nature. May you be free. Finally, let your love expand to include all beings everywhere, those you know and those you will never meet. Visualize the world bathed in the light of this blessing: May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature. May all beings be free. You may not change the world in this moment, but you will have changed yourself—and in doing so, you sow the seeds of peace that ripple far beyond what you imagine. Whoever is not mixed up with  Householders or renunciants,  Who has no abode and few desires, I call a brahmin. (404)*    Having given up violence  Toward beings both timid and strong,  Whoever neither kills nor causes others to kill, I call a brahmin. (405)*   Whoever is unopposing among those who oppose,  Peaceful among the violent,  Not clinging among those who cling, I call a brahmin. (406)* —Buddha, The Dhammapada References and Links   Buddha.The Dhammapada. Translated by Gil Fronsdale. (Kindle). Shambala, Boston and London, 2011, pp. 78 (Link)   Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, by Je Tsongkhapa, Volume 1. Pages 222-223. Translated by the Lamrim Chenmo Translation Committee. Joshua Cutler, Editor-in-Chief, and Guy Newlan, Editor.   Ruiz, Don Miguel. The Four Agreements. Amer-Ellen Publishing, 2011. pp.  34-38.   Find us at the links below:  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group:Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhism.with.joann.fox Direct link to sign up for classes: Buddhist Study Program

Households and Businesses in Clare are calling on the Government to focus on absorbing costs, rather than fuelling price hikes at the pumps. It comes as Ireland is expected to have the highest levels of diesel tax in Europe after the upcoming budget. More fuel price hikes lie ahead for motorists at the pumps, with Ireland poised to top the EU fuel taxation rankings after October's budget. Petrol prices are set to be taxed at 57 point 2 per cent, while diesel taxation will reach 54 per cent. Petrol prices have already risen by 1 cent per litre in August, in the wake of the reinstatement of excise duty at the start of the month, with motorists now forking out 1 euro 81 cent per litre, on average. Diesel prices have remained steady, with the average price standing at 1 euro and 74 cent per litre. In contrast though, EV owners can expect to pay around 39 euro a month to run their cars, according to the AA. Clare mother, Deborah Kett says the cost associated with driving has forced her into working from home. She insists people's income is not rising at a sufficient rate to match the spiralling the cost of living. A former Clare-based President of the Irish Road Hauliage Association is calling for a cut in VAT across the board to stop spiralling costs for both businesses and householders. Ennis Haulier, Eugene Drennan says their industry contributes 500 million euro a year in taxes off fuel to the state - its highest cost after labour. He believes the Government must take steps to address the burden of high taxation in all areas and not just fuel though, saying the coffers are full so something has to give.

On episode 272, Sabrina interviews Taalumot, an astrologer friend who recently created an online community for Householders - a term that denotes people whose spiritual practice takes place in everyday life as opposed to leaving the world of everyday life. We discussed what householder spirituality is, and we talked about the weaving of different spirtitual lineages, Taal's family, his wife's in-person community start-up, and what he's learned from creating his online householder community.Taalumot (“Tah-ah-loo-MOTE”), or Taal for short, is a writer, musician, astrologer, rabbi's husband and father of two from Atlanta, Georgia.He is a lay initiate of Michael Elliston Roshi at the Atlanta Soto Zen Center.His wife, Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe is the founder of Ma'alot (“Mah-ah-LOTE”), a spiritual community transforming Jewish life in Atlanta through music, nature, and Jewish wisdom.Taal plays the drums there and helps run Netzah (“Net-ZAHK”), or Commitment, the container for men's work in the Ma'alot community.Taal has a website, taalumot.space, where he writes, podcasts, takes photos, and makes videos about spirituality in everyday life and offers a 90-minute face-to-face fireside chat, as well as a variety of written astrology consultations.The site has an annual membership called Householders where people balancing committed spiritual practices with busy worldly lives can hang out and hold council on topics of community, family, livelihood, skills, and spirituality.The Evolutionary Astrology Intensive - about, course page: https://sabrina-monarch.squarespace.com/evolutionary-astrology (new dates TBA)Email me sabrina@monarchastrology.com to inquire about 1:1 Mentorship✨

Dharma Talk from Two Hands Sangha on 03/10/24 on what the Buddha said about avoiding theatrical productions! Which is really a talk about the Sigalovada Sutta (thought of as the Vinaya for Householders) and store consciousness. Enjoy!

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor, reacts to the latest announcement of energy price reductions from Energia.

Government is finalising plans today to protect the use of notes and coins – some TD's feel it does not go enough More comments on why we do not have enough bus shelters in Cork towns Discussing the long delays with regards to Eye appointments in public hospitals Householders in Cork urged to tackle hoarding of electrical waste by making 2024 a year for recycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Householders are urged to make ‘recycling of household electrical waste' a new year's resolution under a new awareness campaign launched today by the government. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy.

Householders are urged to make ‘recycling of household electrical waste' a new year's resolution under a new awareness campaign launched today by the government. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy.

It is with sadness that we report the passing of a real gentleman and former member of the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Club known affectionately to all as Doctor Rod VK4MRC. Rod Cardell was well-liked at the club and in his community and died December 27th in Nambour after ill health, his funeral was held on January 3 and attended by family, friends and club members. Dr Rod a retired doctor and former Ansett Pilot, was born in Brisbane on the 4th of July 1932 and was a child of WW2, living in the shadow of Mt Louisa Townsville in Far North Qld from 1942 to 1945 adjacent to the Stock Route Airstrip which became a US and Australian Air force base during the war. He had many great adventures and put them to paper in 1991 when he wrote the book, “Wings Around Us” which includes the story of how his father refused to sell his house to make way for the Airbase, so it was built around them. He is missed by his children, grandchildren, club members, and the local community. Vale Dr Rod VK4MRC. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. The fireworks that marked the New Year Celebrations are now just a memory but the world around us continues with infinite variability. The possible peak of activity may be upon us for Sunspot Cycle 25 with solar flares, radio blackouts and amazing DX if I understand the reports. The weather has been going to be wet for days but the skies cleared and people have been looking forward to basic services such as electricity, telephones and the internet. Areas that suffered from storms and deluges with extreme damage to housing are ironically getting water back to their homes as the localised flooding recedes. At my QTH, we had storm activity and woke up the following day, New Year's Eve, with no internet. With the brilliance of the design of the NBN, this also meant no home telephone and our main service provider and the one I use as backup were all unavailable. A day without online entertainment was little more than an inconvenience but it indicated how many advisory services are now geared to delivery via the Internet. We had no access to immediate weather advice or means of accessing it other than via good old-fashioned broadcast, free-to-air, services. It seems the outage was localised as it has not been mentioned on any service that I have used. We woke up for New Year's Day with the service restored but stories running in the news are indicating many people have been without services since Boxing Day and they live not knowing what is happening in the community that sustains them. For these people, it would seem the planners have put all their eggs in one basket and then dropped it. It is interesting to hear the electricity supply people saying that the quickest way of restoring power to many areas is to set up small networks that transportable generators can service. Then as if this is the ultimate fix, hearing from one spokesperson that this solution will save householders from having generators. Sorry mate, but since when has redundancy of services been unnecessary? Householders might not have the means to replace telecommunications but should be able to protect themselves with readily available equipment. I wonder what involvement there has been in the whole weather-born situation from radio amateurs and whether radio clubs have been able to assist during the Christmas to New Year period. I am not aware, at this stage. Have you been affected or has your club suffered loss or been involved? This is the news that should be shared widely. There is a spirit of generosity within our community but for it to be demonstrated, the needs have to be known. There has been some interesting activity during the recent heatwave in the south of the State with VHF signals being received in places quite distant from their source. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

Sage Briscoe, Director of Federal Policy for Rewiring America, discusses the landmark US $500 billion Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to help electrify American households, revolutionise how they interact with energy, modernise the electricity grid, and reshape American manufacturing.

In this second half of a two-episode discussion, I briefly review the limitations of sensual or worldly pleasures. Then I explore how engagement with the world, contrary to simply being a compromise, can be its own path of practice. Finally, I talk about how the Buddha's teachings on renunciation are not only relevant but deeply meaningful and useful for householders.

The Buddha was pretty clear. If you wanted to experience complete liberation, it was best practice renunciation - to leave all worldly things behind: Family, sex, alcohol, fancy food, music, entertainment, frivolity, etc. Why did the Buddha recommend this? Why do fully ordained Buddhist monks and nuns still live this way? Are the Buddha's teachings on renunciation relevant for householders?

In the last several series of the UnMind podcast, we have been exploring some ways of intentionally bringing Zen practice to bear on various situations and circumstances of daily life in America. By extension these might apply anywhere on the globe today, where revolutionary changes in technology and exploding population growth have taken hold. Again, as Matsuoka Roshi would often say, “Civilization conquers us.” In navigating the deeper waters of Buddhism, this world — including so-called “civilization” — is sometimes referred to as the “Ocean of Samsara.” Samsara is likewise referred to as the “Saha world of Patience,” in that it tries our patience — unrelentingly, and on a daily basis. Just when things seem to be going swimmingly, “Someone is always coming along to take the joy out of life,” as Grandma Nelly would often say. “Saha” is defined on Wikipedia as: It is the place where both good and evil manifests and where beings must exercise patience and endurance (kṣānti). Buddha likened his Dharma teachings to a raft, one that we ride — read: “cling to for dear life!” — sailing across the ocean of Samsara to the “other shore,” Nirvana. There are various turning points in the process of navigating the roiling waters — some positive, some negative — as with everything else in life. Whether they appear as positive or negative is largely a matter of interpretation, of course. The famous Ox-Herding Pictures illustrate various turning points on the Path, generalized to fit most anyone's journey into what I call “The Original Frontier,” the title of my first book on Zen. By the original frontier I mean to point to the frontier of mind, itself. This is the frontier that Shakyamuni Buddha discovered, and entered, some 2500 years ago. It beckons to us still, today. Perhaps the first turning-point in the process of spiritual awakening precedes discovering the hoof-prints of the ox, the first of the ten illustrations. These marks are sometimes interpreted as indicating one's first inkling of the existence of the teaching, or buddha-dharma. The hoofprints resemble brush strokes, the obvious analogy being to the written record, which consisted of scrolls of painted calligraphy in ink in those times. Translation into today's printed book format comprises the medium by which most of us first stumble across buddha-dharma. However, something else — a prior turning-point— has to precede this event. In order to begin the quest for enlightenment, one has to feel that something is missing in their life. Otherwise, why would you even be looking? Master Dogen touches on this in his tract called Genjokoan (“actualizing the fundamental point”): When you first seek dharma you imagine that you are far away from its environsBut dharma is already correctly transmitted you are immediately your original self We are blithely skipping along with our everyday life, fat and happy, when one day it occurs to us: Is that all there is? “What's it all about, Alfie?” However normal our circumstances may seem at the time, and however rich and full our life may appear, there seems to be something that is not quite right, something missing. Matsuoka Roshi emphasized this as the source of our anxiety, uncertainty, and the very unsatisfactoriness of Buddhism's definition of dukkha, or suffering. Everyone feels this dis-ease, and some eventually come to Zen, to find what is missing. Other turning points in life can precipitate a crisis of confidence, one which drives us to Zen in the first place, or makes us question whether Zen is really right for us. Or whether it works at all, for anyone. Let's take a brief look at a few of the more obvious turning-points that come up with some frequency in life. These are FAQs brought up in private interview (J. dokusan) or practice discussion, from time to time. Perhaps you may see yourself in one of these pictures. Changing JobsOne of the most stressful turning-points that many people face today, and with ever-increasing frequency, is the need to change jobs. This may come about through a personal decision, or one made by one's employer. Or one's partner may receive an offer they cannot refuse, but it requires moving to another part of the world. In any case, the resultant demand for engaging in a job search, interviewing, and starting the new job, can be fraught and disruptive. Some worry that they can not afford to continue their Zen practice during the transition, either from considerations of availability of time, or from a financial perspective, or both, as a supporting member of the Zen community. These judgments may not be true, or fully thought through, but the pressure feels very real at the time. Zen practice — at home, or in a community — should not really be considered as necessitating an expense of either time or money, certainly not an expensive proposition. Zen is about the middle way between extremes, all about finding and maintaining balance in all things. In this sense, Zen is free. And portable. When going through a job change, or any other stressful turning-point, you may need Zen meditation more than ever. It will help you to make the right choices and decisions, if you allow it. When you get back on your feet, and find yourself in a more stable position — financially and otherwise — there will be plenty of time and wherewithal to support your sangha, and your teacher. You really cannot afford not to continue practicing Zen, and even more so when you are in dire straits. “Zen will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no Zen.” (With apologies to the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers.) DivorceDivorce, along with its true antecedents — unrequited love, unfaithfulness, or irreconcilable differences — is an even bigger bugaboo in today's society than losing your job. Though you might not think so, based on the treatment of divorce in pop media. It is often the theme of comedy; the butt of alimony jokes; a target of shadenfreude; and, in some recently publicized cases, even celebrated — with ceremonies akin to a wedding. Divorce often accompanies, or triggers, a change in employment and residential status as well. They say “bad things come in threes.” It is tempting to suggest that, if you are against divorce, just don't get married in the first place. This may sound less crass, and may make more sense, in the context of the life of monastics. But we do not pretend to be Zen monks or nuns. They surely have their critical turning-points as well. Householders may just have a lot more of them on a daily basis, especially given the complex society of today. I have been divorced once in my short life, and it is no fun. But the situation that led to the divorce was no bed of roses, either. Whatever the circumstances, divorce is definitely a turning-point. Whether it is “for better or worse” (a resonance on the wedding vows), it is, again, your call. If both sides are better off afterwards — as Buddha is said to have said about a “just war” — it may be considered a just divorce. Of course, there are always more than two sides to the dispute. Children often end up as pawns in the game, suffering even more short-term pain and long-term consequences than their parents do. Zen meditation is not a panacea, but can help to adjust to the new reality, even in these dire straits. Empty NestersSpeaking of parenting, there comes a time-of-life phase called “empty-nester,” at which point the rugrats are finally, and permanently (or so we hope) kicked out of the nest. Sometimes divorce follows on the heels of this exodus, and not coincidentally. The parents may keep the failed marriage together long past its shelf life, “for the sake of the children.” They may have decided to have children to “save the marriage” in the first place. In the context of professional market research, based on sociology, I suppose, there are various such “time-of-life” categories, tracing the normal flow of maturation, through biological and culturally-determined changes, from womb to tomb. Like most other models from the soft sciences, these are employed mainly to structure the marketing of goods and services. In the next episode of UnMind we will continue looking at turning points in our life, and how our practice of Zen meditation may help ease the transitions, and mitigate the sense of loss, as we move through the inevitable phases of “time-of-life.” As we witness the evolution of our own life, the evidence of the centrality of the teachings of Buddhism and Zen becomes ever more apparent, and not at all as pessimistic as they may have first appeared to us. The inevitability of aging, sickness and death, interpreted as negative developments in life, is accompanied by an increasing appreciation of their meaning and significance, and the importance of what we do with the opportunity. The good fortune of having been exposed to the Dharma and thereby being enabled to practice Zen and zazen in the context of the passing of time, is the real treasure of the Three Treasures. Please continue in your pursuit of Zen, no matter what stage of life you may be in.

New data collected during census 2022 shows that 21% of Irish Householders have two or more spare rooms in their homes, prompting calls for homeowners to consider renting a room, the Irish Independent reports. This comes as the latest report from the residential tenancies board reveals that the average Dublin rent hit €2,102 per month.Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst joined Pat on the show to discuss.

Householders coming off fixed rates mortgages could be overpaying almost €16,000 in the next three years on the average mortgage if they do not make the right choice about their next move. That's the warning from doddl.ie latest Mortgage Index. Speaking to Newstalks Breakfast this morning was Martina Hennessy managing director of Doddl.ie.

Householders coming off fixed rates mortgages could be overpaying almost €16,000 in the next three years on the average mortgage if they do not make the right choice about their next move. That's the warning from doddl.ie latest Mortgage Index. Speaking to Newstalks Breakfast this morning was Martina Hennessy managing director of Doddl.ie.

Just as most sports contests experience an ebb and flow, so it is with sports ministry. Athletes in Action president, Mark Householder shares some valuable insight as it relates to ministry and sport…the ups, downs and growing opportunities. With over 40 years of leading a world-wide ministry to athletes, coaches and others, Mark opens his heart as to how sports ministry has impacted his walk with Christ and how he desires to impact others as he Powers Up for Christ.    Bio: Mark came to Christ on the campus of the University of Cincinnati in 1977 when an Athletes in Action staff member shared the Four Spiritual Laws with him.  Five years later, as a graduating engineering student, Mark clearly felt the Lord's call to enter the mission after taking a staff interview during a spring break conference in Daytona Beach. Mark joined staff in 1982 and was placed in Cincinnati in a role that was split between campus field staff at the University of Cincinnati and office administration that served campus and pro staff across the U.S. Over the years, Mark has served in various roles within Athletes in Action, including leading campus and pro staff, the Ultimate Training Camp and various international projects and assignments.  He has served as AIA's fourth president since 2009. Mark and Marianne were married in 1985 and have three adult children: Lauren, married to Mark Sjoberg, and two sons, Robbie, married to Katie, and Garrett. The Householders have four grandchildren; Ezra, Wyatt, Avery and Knox.  Marianne's role with AIA includes serving and supporting our staff. She loves people and has served AIA staff over the years by applying her gifts and abilities in the areas of leadership development, ethnic diversity, donor relations, and staff care. Mark loves to work in the mission, and a number of years ago Marianne exhorted him to develop some hobbies.  That was great advice.  Mark loves the outdoors, has recently played more golf and loves to grill and smoke meat.  He currently is on a quest to smoke the "perfect brisket."   Links/Books/Resources: Athletes in Action:  https://athletesinaction.org The Heart of an Athlete 30-Day Devotional PDF: https://file.ac/UvlI0UtgjKE/ Join Power Up Family here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerupsports/ Sports Ministry Certificate Program through Our Daily Bread University @ odbu.org/sports   MB01EMZWAKFW572

Is Srimad Bhagavatam antihouseholder Why does it criticize householders so much

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Can one visit temples with a year of death in a family Do not visit Temples for one year after Death in the family. Almost all Hindus refrain from visiting the temples (atleast in South India,especially from Tamil Nadu do) for one year from the date on which the death has occurred or from the date of performance of the Gruhayagna (Gregya) ,the Thirteenth Day ceremony. This is an erroneous interpretation of the Sastras, without an understanding the thirteenth day ceremony,Gruha Yagnya, also called as Subasweekaram. The word ‘Gruhayagnam' means the performance of Yagnas at Home. Householders are not sanctioned to perform the Daily Karmas,Duties, for thirteen days from the date of death in the family. This is an erroneous interpretation of the Sastras, without an understanding the thirteenth day ceremony,Gruha Yagnya, also called as Subasweekaram. The word ‘Gruhayagnam' means the performance of Yagnas at Home. Householders are not sanctioned to perform the Daily Karmas,Duties, for thirteen days from the date of death in the family.This sanction excludes Sandhyavandan. On the thirteenth day. a Purification ceremony is performed at Home( Punyahavachanam)and people are asked to visit temples. If one is purified to perform Yagnas(Gruhayagnas), it is illogical to proscribe a visit tot the Temples. ( one also finds, I see a comedy in this, many people visit temples during this period except those on Hill Tops;if one can visit a temple, why on earth should one not visit a Temple on the Hill tops?) The other term, Subhasweekara means ,literally,'inviting, embracing Auspiciousness'. Once when you invite auspiciousness to visit you, you can visit temples as well. People must remember that the Vedas do not mention visiting temples at all, though Time that we understand the Karmas and act accordingly with out following some one blindly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

Full title: Green Social Work: A 21st Century Challenge for Practitioners, Academics and Students Guest: Professor Lena Dominelli, PhD, AcSS, is a qualified social worker and holds a Chair in Social Work at the University of Stirling. Amongst her many contributions to the social work profession she helped create the concept of green social work as a new paradigm for theory and practice; and her 2012 book of the same name attracted much professional interest. She has developed a range of research interests of great relevance to green and eco-social work practice, including climate change and sustainability, extreme weather events in the context of disaster intervention, community vulnerability, sustainability and resilience. On the international stage she has represented the social work profession at United Nations discussions on climate change since 2010. Introduction to this episode: My guest in this podcast episode, Professor Lena Dominelli, is well qualified to talk about aspects of historical, social work practice trends toward greater physical environment incorporation. She invented the term green social work (GSW) and for over a decade now she has developed a range of research interests of great relevance to green social work applications. These include, climate change and sustainability, extreme weather events, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions - in the context of disaster interventions, community vulnerability, sustainability and resilience. On the international stage she has represented the social work profession at United Nations discussions on climate change since 2010, and  for a long time, she led Pillar 3 of the Global Agenda for Social Work, focussed on Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability. In 2012 she saw publication of her influential book, Green Social Work: From Environmental Crises to Environmental Justice - which has become a standard introductory text for the subject. In this episode, I talk to Professor Dominelli about the current state of play of green social work practice for various constituencies of social work service users internationally, and in the context of accelerating physical environmental challenges. MAIN INTERVIEW TALKING POINTS  - with approximate time elapsed location in minutes. General introduction – 0.50 Guest self-introduction - 3.47 Interviewer recap of themes - 19.04 What constitutes green social work (GSW) in 2022? – 20.26 Importance of energy self-sufficiency – 35.10 Why should mainstream social work more fully incorporate GSW practice? - 37.38 Recap of some interview themes – 49.56 Some thoughts on the future of GSW progression – 55.32 Guest summarising comments – 62.00 End of interview and thanks to guest – 64.30 RESOURCES MENTIONED OR RELATED TO THE THE DISCUSSION Professor Lena Dominelli – selective list and other examples of her social work scholarship Book Green Social Work: from environmental crises to environmental justice (2012) Book: Routledge Handbook of Green Social Work (2018) (Dominelli, L. ed.) University of Stirling (UK) Disaster Intervention, Humanitarian Aid and Green Social Work education offered at both CPD and MSc course level. Example of an earlier, 1970s transformative tradition in UK social work – as described in the book Radical Social Work by Bailey and Brake (1975) Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring (1962) and a fairly recent (2017) example of the continued intellectual interest in and legacy of the book relevant to a green worldview. Popular critiques of neoliberalism including Naomi Klein's book The Shock Doctrine (first edition published 2007) and as reviewed by The Guardian newspaper (2007) a neo-liberal critique by journalist George Monbiot (2016) and a book by Susan George (2010) Whose crisis, whose future?: towards a greener, fairer, richer world. UN Declaration on the Right to Development (1986) Prof Dominelli writing on climate change and the fuel poverty solutions project in Gilesgate, Durham UK (2011). Promising new energy efficiency technology research – on thermoradiative diode capabilities which may one day be able to utilise infrared radiation leaving the Earth during night time. Scottish island of Eigg's energy self-sufficiency solutions (2020) BASW (British Association of Social Workers)  CPD Guidance on Social Work Roles Undertaken During Disasters. New Zealand –  article on granting legal rights to rivers and forests (2022)  GUEST AND CONTACT DETAILS: Prof Lena Dominelli E: lena.dominelli@stir.ac.uk    Householders' Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) T +61 7 4639 2135 Email  WEB  Facebook Production: Produced for HOPE by Andrew Nicholson. Tel + 61 411082028   E: counsel1983@gmail.com This episode recorded in Toowoomba, S.E. Queensland, Australia on 30th August 2022  Artwork: Daniela Dal'Castel  Incidental Music: James Nicholson

The Noble Sangha includes laypeople. Bhante Suddhāso explains the qualities of accomplished householders by taking the examples of Ugga in AN 8.21 and 8.22 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhistinsights/support

Homeowners in Sligo have been urged to consider renting rooms or property to College students attending the Atlantic Technological University, as the accommodation crisis escalates. Sligo ATU Student's Union President, Daire Martin, says they're inundated with housing requests

Here is a wonderful Q&A discussion comparing Classical Non-Duality with Tantrik Non-Duality to show that despite what pandits might say, they are actually ultimately one and the same and perfectly complementary!00:01:06 What Is It To Be a Human Being? Does Buddhism/Advaita Invalidate My Personhood? Yes. All Religion Does! Here's Why!00:12:14 Kashmiri Shaivism and "Playing the Character of Me"00:14:20 Tantrik Non-Duality vs Classical Non-Duality: Iccha-Shakti, the Role of Desire in God00:19:18 The Role of Creativity in Enlightenment00:23:35 Why Is There Suffering in The World? The Tantrik Response to the Problem of Evil00:28:55 How Is One Thing Different From Another In Tantrik Non-Duality? 00:30:00 Non-Dual Worship in Tantra and Abinava Gupta's "Devi Stotra", Hymn to the Goddess00:34:11 Advaita Vedanta, Prasangika Madhyamika Buddhism and Tantrik Non-Duality Are The Same and Complementary and Why I Don't Teach Tantra To The Public00:36:25 The Dangers of Tantra and Kali Worship and some Precautions 00:41:55 Some Resources To Study Tantra00:53:17 Live Lectures Throughout the Week00:55:00 How To Set Up Boundaries If You Are Not The Body?01:02:53 How Are Things Different If Awareness Is One? What Is A Jiva, Individual?01:09:27 The Erotic Metaphors of Tantra and the Role of Embodiment01:22:30 Does Tantra Contradict Classical Non-Duality? They are actually the same! Here's why.  01:32:11 How Does Reincarnation Work? And the End of the Mahabharatha 01:41:06 The Role of Renunciation in Spiritual Life01:47:11 "Walking Each Other Home?" and the Story of Sukadeva01:55:30 Discernment in Tantra vs in Classical Vedanta (The Doctrine of the 7 Perceivers in Shaivism)02:07:20 Should I Be A Monk? Householders vs Renunciants and the 4 Ashramas02:30:30 Does The Brain Produce Consciousness? Or Does Consciousness Produce The Brain? How Do You Know Spirituality Isn't Just Chemicals?Support the show

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Humans as resources.* * *Inga Annie Tudora is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

Birthdays and relationships.* * *Inga Annie Tudora is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

Maybe it doesn't just end.* * *Inga Annie Tudora is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

Local householders who use turf have been urged to involve themselves in a protest outside the Dail in opposition to Minister Eamon Ryan's moves to ban the sale and distribution of turf. Laurence from Pettigo, and Tom from Cloonacool are among the listeners not happy with the move

Spirituality as a kind of bias.* * *Inga Annie Tudora is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

Portrait painting versus house painting.* * *Inga Annie Tudora is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

The spotlight in this Ask Me Anything episode is on spiritual life…Is spiritual life compatible with earning money? (Spoiler alert: the answer is a resounding yes).Is the tradition of Vedic Meditation truly ancient? (Also yes).And what's the relationship between Dharma and self expression? (No spoiler alert for this one).The underlying message in all of Thom's answers in this episode, is the importance of Self referral. Too often we're influenced by the thinking of others, whether they be those closest to us, or in the broader community, and this reduces our ability to both give and receive the fullest expression of life. By accessing the big S Self, through our twice-daily practice of Vedic Meditation, we can transcend the rules, the expectations and experiences of others and live an authentic, abundant and inspired life.Episode Highlights: [00:45] Q- How Can I Combine Spiritual Life with Earning Money?[00:58] An Obsolete Idea[02:22] The Risk of Invasion[04:19] The Monastic Tradition of Shukadeva[06:04] Householders as Rishis[07:25] Access to Maximum Creativity[08:53] A Life of 200%[09:37] Spirituality is Not Based on Suffering[10:47] Q- Does the Technique of Vedic Meditation Come From an Ancient Lineage?[11:20] The State of Consciousness of the Enquirer[12:23] One of the Greatest Masters That Ever Lived[13:20] Basing Our Lives on Direct Experience[14:07] Come to India and See for Yourself[15:09] Q- What is the Relationship Between Dharma and Self Expression?[15:23] Capital S, Self Expression[16:14] A Social ResponsibilityUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles/https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

It was about dang time.* * *Inga Annie Wade is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

A father passes on.* * *Inga Annie Wade is an Atlanta-based illustrator and designer who loves to make movies with her nieces and nephews. As someone with a health-related disability, she strives to make the world a more accessible place for everyone.Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell is a daughters' father, rabbi's husband, writer, musician, and podcaster. He was born and raised in Atlanta and now lives in Decatur.Householders is a production of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Georgia and the Silent Thunder Order. You can support these teachings by PayPal to donate@STorder.org. Gassho.

Sunday, 3rd April is Census night - the latest Census was delayed due to Covid. So what do you need to know, and where should you be - Kathleen Goulding of Census Publicity provides all the relevant information

60 per cent of households will face significant energy price rises next month. The government is phasing out low-use, fixed-electricity pricing plans across the country following a 2019 independent panel review of electricity pricing. From April 1, 60 per cent of households will pay double for the fixed line component of their energy bill - from 30 cents per day to 60 cents per day. Meanwhile Consumer New Zealand's Power Switch Manager Paul Fuge says many energy companies are currently putting up variable prices as well. He says some of the most vulnerable households on fixed incomes could be facing increases of $200 this year - and more than $650 a year in five years. Kathryn also talks with Fair Energy Manager for the Sustainability Trust, Phil Squire.

Tasshin talks with Kyōsaku Jon Mitchell (@kyosaku_jon) about Zen, Judaism, and spiritual practice as a contemporary Westerner and lay practitioner with a family. Atlanta Soto Zen Center: https://www.aszc.org/ Jon's Website: https://jonmitchell.net/ Jon's Podcast, Householders: https://www.aszc.org/householders

While in some traditions enlightenment was really only the goal for monastics, Mahasi Sayadaw's revolutionary teachings brought the notion to householders as well. George delves the topic in this talk which was captured live on 7/30/20. Learn more about our offerings at mettagroup.org. If you would like to develop or support your practice, consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.

In Srishti kram you invoke the Devi by way of expansion. You will start on the first night and will go for fifteen nights and sixteenth is the cusp when it ends. Each night you invoke one Devi. And, on the sixteenth you invoke the The Devi: Mother Goddess. Her appearance is momentary. Only an extraordinary practitioner can hold the form of Devi for any more than a moment because she is in the cusp of that date. There is no sixteenth date as such. It only comes for a very short period of time. For a sanyasi, for a renunciate, they are not supposed to fulfill their desires. They are not supposed to keep their desires in their heart and go after them like a householder would. So, they go after what's called Sanghar kram. Sanghar is destruction, the sequence of destruction. Householders would go for a sequence of creation. In sequence of destruction the process is reversed. And then there is Stithi kram. Stithi karma is to sustain. Devi alone assumes the form of Brahma and creates as Brahma. She assumes the form of Vishnu and sustains. She assumes the form of Shiva and destroys. Listen to this beautiful discourse by Om Swami and find out the deep meaning of Sri Vidya. BREATHE / SMILE / LET GO ----------------------- SUBSCRIBE to Om Swami channel for weekly dose of positive and practical thoughts on life, meditation, spirituality, relationships & more! - https://www.youtube.com/user/omswamitv ----------------------- Want to connect & explore more. You can connect with Om Swami on https://os.me. ----------------------- If you enjoy the talks and would like to try courses by Om Swami, please visit: https://os.me/courses/ ----------------------- Need a companion in your self-discovery. You can find Om Swami's books here: https://os.me/books/ -----------------------