‘Is there psychological progress – the 'me' becoming better, nobler, wiser? The 'me' which is the past, which has accumulated so many things – insults, flatteries, pain, knowledge, suffering – can that progress to a better state?’
This week’s episode on Progress has five sections.
The first extract (2:49) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1973, and ... 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
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
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
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 Suras ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2024
A New Earth - Chapter 3, Section 04 The Core of Ego - Being Right, Making Wrong
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 3, Section 04 The Core of Ego - Being Right, Making Wrong" by Eckhart Tolle </p>
<p>Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been stu ... Show More
8m 49s