‘As long as you think about pain, you intensify the memory of it. Therefore, thinking about pain increases the fear of it.’
This week’s episode on Pain has three sections.
The first extract (2:23) is from the fourth question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, titled: How Do You Meet Pain?
The second extract (11:18) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Bombay ... Show More
May 29
Krishnamurti on Challenge
‘When the response is equal to the challenge, there is harmony, there is integration between challenge and response.’ This episode on Challenge has four sections. The first extract (2:45) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Brockwood Park in 1978, and is titled: Challenging Ours ... Show More
1h 9m
May 6
Krishnamurti on Competition
‘When you are constantly in struggle, constantly in conflict, constantly competitive, you must inevitably wear yourself out, both psychologically and physically.’ This episode on Competition has four sections. The first extract (2:48) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk at Rajghat ... Show More
58m 12s
Sep 2023
Ep. 197 - Exploring the Most Comforting Psalms
<p>Today’s podcast episode delves into the rich history of the Psalms and their pivotal role in shaping Israel's spiritual life. The Psalms, though ancient, remain as relevant today as they were when they were written. They guide us, inspire us, and provide solace during tim ... Show More
49m 44s
Jan 2024
Othering and Belonging with Udi Raz, Yasmeen Daher, and Cecilie Surasky
This week we are excited to continue our collaboration with UC Berkeley's Othering and Belonging Institute to bring you a conversation from The Othering and Belonging Conference in Berlin, Germany.This conversation is introduced by Monica Jiang, is moderated by Cecilie Surasky an ... Show More
59m 13s
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
Feb 2024
The Manxiety Podcast: The Anxiety of a Trauma Bond
Today, I am excited to share with you the first episode of The Manxiety Podcast, hosted by my colleague, Dr. Nima Rahmany.
As I will be an occasional guest on the show, I'm thrilled to kick off our dialogue with a deep dive into the complex topic of trauma bonds.
Join us as we ch ... Show More
43m 25s