‘As long as we live in opposites – jealousy and non-jealousy, the good and the bad, the ignorant and the enlightened – there must be constant conflict in duality.’
This week’s episode on Opposites has four sections.
The first extract (2:27) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Calcutta 1982, titled: Do opposites exist?
The second extract (14:08) is from the ... 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
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
Jan 2024
Krista K. Thomason, "Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good" (Oxford UP, 2023)
How could a good life include one with anger, or jealousy, or spite? In Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good (Oxford UP, 2023), Krista Thomason flips the script on popular ways of dealing with our emotions, including neo-Stoicism, mindfulness, and even the pros ... Show More
59m 31s
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