¡Despierta!

¡Despierta!

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¡Despierta! episodes

  • Shinran and Other Power 5
    In this episode, Dayamati and I continue to analyse Shinran's magnum opus, the Kyogyoshinsho. We touch on some overlaps between Heidegger's thought and Shinran and then go on to analyse the famous parable of the white path, which serves as an analogy for the Pure Land way.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Shinran and Other Power 4
    In this episode Dayamati and I discuss chapter three of the Kyogyoshinsho which focuses on Shinran's key concept of shinjin, a term difficult to translate. We also touch on the idea of mappo (the age of degenerate Dharma) and some other key ideas.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Shinran and Other Power 3
    In this episode, we continue to look at Shinran´s magnum opus, the Kyogyoshinsho, especially chapter 2. Here Dayamati and I reflect on the style of the text and how it intends to convince us of its message. We contrast the text with more familiar styles of philosophical argument.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Shinran and Other Power 2
    In this podcast, I continue talking with Dayamati about the Kygyoshinsho, the magnum opus of Shinran. In this episode we range around a number of topics, including the possibility of Buddhist fundamentalism and we receive a visit from Judy, Dayamati´s wife who tells us about an image of White Tara that she rescued from  a local bazaar.
    54 min
  • Shinran and Other Power 1

    In this episode, Dayamati and I begin to explore Shinran's principal work the Kyogyoshinsho. This is the first of a series of episodes in which we talk about this work. In this first recording we focus on the first part of Chapter 2, which is called 'Practice'.

    50 min
  • Notes on the Inscriptions of Sacred Scrolls
    In this episode Dayamati and I explore Shinran's text Notes on the Inscriptions of Sacred Scrolls. Amongst other topics, we discuss the idea of repentance as a response to the recognition that Amida has transferred all his merits to each and every human being. We also learn how taking a boat down rapids can function as a metaphor for giving up self-power and embracing Other Power.
    34 min
  • Notes on Once Calling and Many Calling
    In this episode Dayamati and I continue to explore a series of commentaries by Shinran. This episode focuses on Notes on Once Calling and Many Calling. We talk about Shinran´s emphasis on the 'sole practice', which is the recitation of the Nembutsu: Namu Amida Butsu. While also drill deeper into what is meant by Other Power and how it transcends personal karma. Finally, there is an interesting discussion about how to make sourdough bred and how this functions as an analogy for the influence of Amida's Vow. If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a voice message.
    51 min
  • Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone 3

    In this episode Dayamati and I continue to explore Shinran's Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone. In particular, we discuss how Shinran's thought can be related to ideas about Buddha-nature, the idea that our deepest nature or essence is identical to enlightenment. Later in the recording we go on to discuss the second of our three texts, which is Notes on Once Calling and Many Calling. If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a voice message.

    53 min
  • Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone 2
    In this podcast, Dayamati and I continue discussing Shinran's text, Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone. In this episode we explore what it means to be born in the Pure Land, the idea of an irreversible transformation, and the symbolism of Amida's light, which is wisdom and compassion.  If you wish to comment on the podcast you can send me a voice message.
    Dayamati is a retired professor of Sanskrit living in New Mexico.
    24 min
  • Essentials of Faith Alone 1
    In this podcast Dayamati and I explore a text by Shinran (1173-1263) called 'Notes on the Essentials of Faith Alone'. The text can be found on Shinranworks.com and is a commentary on a short work by another Pure Land master named Seikaku.
    37 min

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In this podcast we explore various aspects of Buddhism and meditation. En esta podcast vamos a explorar varios aspectos del budismo y meditación.