Recorded at Naropa University in 1974, Ram Dass joins Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, John Baker, Jim Green and Duncan Campbell for a conversation around the notion of ego and personal identification.
In this panel discussion, the group explores the concepts of ego in both Western psychology and Eastern traditions. Exploring what the notion of ego really is, and ... Show More
Dec 2023
Ego: The Stoic Perspective (Part 1)
Today begins a three-part series exploring ego. I question whether ego is the 'big bad boogey monster' of Vice, setting the stage for a week-long thematic exploration.
Initially, I discuss a meditation from Marcus Aurelius, which, although not explicitly about ego (since the con ... Show More
13m 9s
Jul 2023
Being ourselves and being with others | Janne Teller, Stefan Priebe, Sophie Ward
<p>In a world that places a premium on independence, are we undervaluing the power of community?</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</p><p>In this engrossing debate, we examine the societal shift towards solo living and ask cr ... Show More
43m 37s
Feb 2023
Catching Sight of Our Self | Iain McGilchrist, Betty Sue Flowers, Anil Ananthaswamy, and Bence Nanay
<p>Is knowing oneself even possible? Listen to find out.</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>From the self-help industr ... Show More
49m 45s