The Almighty Ohm

I read the chapter on compassion meditation from a book from a speech by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. A speech from 1999.

I read "the heart of the perfection of wisdom Sutra." Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of Zen, said the Lankavatara Sutra was all one needed to learn. I suggest the heart Sutra is as powerful a tool. In a much smaller package.

We discus chapter 7, jnana, vijnana, dhyana, Channa, Qi , prajna, Nanna.... TL;DR: Wisdom and awareness..

More Joe Rogan experience companion content after chapter 7 of the Gita. Wisdom. Prajna. Jnana. Vijnana.

I discuss Shraddha. The faith/mindfulness/effort required for the yogic path. For Integration and to endure. Endure is a great English word for sraddha. Confidence and endurance. Confidence in yourself and the lessons. Endurance within and without.

I discuss the chapter on meditation and mindfulness and yoga... Practice and Integration.

I discuss the Atman in Buddhism, and share a metaphor to illuminate the different perspectives on self and innate quality of enlightenment/wisdom.

I discuss the great song itself, chapter 15, and awareness as the supreme self.

I discuss the chapter on natural liberation through naked perception. How mind is the tool to liberation. Intrinsic awareness and discernment. *I mention the 11 vehicles as the individual conscious like nose and ear. I was wrong. It meant pratayeka, Mahayana, Theravada.....

I give some final thoughts on the Sutra by Pantanjali. And how it's philosophy parallels Yogacara. Mind only Buddhism. Madhyamika. The middle way. The golden mean.

I discuss mind, mental states, the Huberman interview on the Joe Rogan podcast. And of course how it all relates to Yogacara and the mind only school of Buddhism.

I read chapter four and discuss the philosophy.

I read the chapter entitled "the extraordinary powers" showing karma, dependant origination, cittamatra/yogachara, and sunyata/emptiness doctrine.

I read chapter two. The path to realization.

I read the first chapter of Pantanjali's treatise on awareness and liberation from delusion.

I share an introduction to the text, philosophy, and content of the seminal work on awareness and liberation from the human condition. As relevant today, as was 2000 years ago.

I review the classical Chinese book Chuang Tzu. I compare his rebel philosophy to Confucius and the Yi Jing. Taoism, Buddhism, and Vedic philosophy as well. I show the shared philosophy across Millenia, cultures, continents, and people's.

I discuss how one in a lower realm can overcome their 'nature' and realise a positive change.

I discuss a theory related to body language, the language centre of the brain and dyslexia. ***Voice notes for podcast discussions

I read the poem about the six Bardos, or the intermediate states. From the Tibetan book of the dead. The guide to the liberation in the between states.

I read the first day of the guide to natural liberation in the reality between.

I discuss how translation, culture, language creation, and history can influence a philosophy and practice. From a number of different perspectives. Join me for an a dventure through history, philosophy, and culture. Enjoy the ride.

I discuss karma/kamma. How we relate to our actions, past and present. Our minds. Ego. Buddhist/Hindu/Jainist/vedic perspective. My Tantric Buddhist background is also obvious.

What does this tell us for the nature of Buddhism and the history we tell about how it was transmitted.

I discuss a real issue in I Ching scholarship. Western ignorance and systemic racism.