‘Religion is not the authoritarian, accepted form of religion, the state religion, the religion of belief, of faith, of dogma, of rituals, of worshipping a symbol.’
This week’s episode on Religion has five sections.
The first extract (2:24) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1982, titled ‘What is religion?’
The second extract (19:07) is from the fourt ... Show More
Nov 19
Krishnamurti on Civilisation
<p>‘Trapped in this peculiar culture and civilisation, how am I to fundamentally change, and what is involved in this change?’</p>
<p>This episode on Civilisation has three sections.</p>
<p>The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 5
Krishnamurti on Goodness & Generosity
<p>‘Religion means to live daily life in goodness – goodness being compassionate, kind, generous.’</p>
<p>This episode on Goodness & Generosity has five sections.</p>
<p>The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Rishi Valley 1973, and is titled: Educating ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
Monima Chadha, "Selfless Minds: A Contemporary Perspective on Vasubandhu's Metaphysics" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Buddhists are famous for their thesis that selves do not exist. But if they are right, what would that thesis mean for our apparent sense of self and for ordinary practices involving selves—or at least persons? In Selfless Minds: A Contemporary Perspective on Vasubandhu’s Metaphy ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
Cultural Update: Kim Davis; Texas Abortion Law Enforcement; Balancing Head & Heart; Should churches be involved in politics?
<p>In addition to our regular weekly episodes, we're starting a new series where we discuss a few current cultural issues that are in the news — and also answer some listener questions.<br/><br/>This week, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Kim Davis' legal fees</li><li>Enforcement ... Show More
36m 6s
Dec 2023
Day 357: God, “Our” Father
God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 27 ... Show More
13m 28s
Feb 2024
Day 43: Creation Is Good (2024)
How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible powe ... Show More
20m 7s