In this episode, Dr. David Hirschorn introduces the first Sutta the Buddha gave after his enlightment.

In this episode, Dr. David Hirschorn dives deeper into the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon

Dr. David Hirschorn introduces the Buddha's teachings as they were first written in the Tripitaka.

Dave, Christine and Carolyn discuss karma as something that connects us to everything and everone in the universe, how to observe karmic phenomena, why karma is hinged to the teaching of reincarnation, the importance of equanimity development and the importance of philosophy in developing equanimity and learning how to use our understandings of karma.

Dave, Carolyn and Christine have a dialogue about the meaning of happiness as defined by the Roman Stoics.

David Hirschorn continues with Part 3 of the Bhagavad Gita and the importance of wisdom in action.

David Hirschorn continues with Part 2 of The Bhagavad Gita and introduces the philosophy of yoga.

David Hirschorn discusses the origins of this ancient Indian text and the main characters who represent different aspects of human nature. Arjuna, the warrior in the story is overcome by self-doubt and delusion and is unable to fight in an epic battle. Krishna, his teacher, give him masterly advice.

In today's episode David, Carolyn and Christine define and discuss self doubt and ways to overcome it through teachings found in the Bhagavad Gita, by The Buddha and more.