Talks With Scott Mandelker Podcast

Episode 0358 - Concentration vs Attachment

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Brief comments on the subtle differences between attachment and concentration from a Theravadan Buddhist perspective. Samadhi in mindfulness meditation, attending-to vs. grasping-mind activity. Obsession/psychosis, the nature of one's fixity of attention & the spectrum of direction and focus of

Episode 0357 - Remarks on Morals and Karma

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Short comments on karmic seeds' removal, merit transfer & love-light transmission. Personal & collective consequences of modern-day normalization of "wrong speech" and "wrong action."

Over-valuation of non-restrained free-willing & progressive social demoralization. The value and limits

Episode 0356 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 23

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Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings, based on the website: Puredhamma.net. Review of Maitripa's Amanasikara teachings, non-subjective attentiveness & core Mahamudra philosophy.

Introduction to the Thai Forest Tradition & Ajaan Sao Kantasilo, advanced

Episode 0355 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 22

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Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. Brief review of the 4 Conditions for Attaining Sotapanna page.

In-depth discussion of Maitripada's Tattvavimsika chapter & core teachings of Amanasikara & Mahamudra. Translation from Prof.

Episode 0354 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 21

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Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. 4 Conditions for Attaining Sotapanna: review of requirements & consequences. Living in accord with the 3 Marks teaching & original Buddha-Dharma.

Initial comments on Maitripada, Amanasikara &

Episode 0353 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 20

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Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. 4 Conditions for Attaining Sotapanna: review of requirements & consequences. Living in accord with the 3 Marks teaching & original Buddha-Dharma.

Introduction to Maitripa, Amanasikara &

Episode 0352 - Initial Comments on Astral City (Nosso Lar)

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Psychological bases of attachment to 3D space/time and lower dimensions; dynamics of soul evolution reflected in astral plane location & proximity of Astral City to hell realms. Correlation between teaching & levels of development -- mirroring of form & consciousness.

Episode 0351 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 19

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Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. 4 Conditions for Attaining Sotapanna: breaking the first 3 Fetters; according with the 3 Marks teaching; "pranic breakthrough." Comparisons with Ra Material & Western metaphysics.

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Episode 0350 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 18 (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. Review of the 3 Kinds of Happiness (body-sensual, mental-jhanic, spiritual-released), analysis of the varieties of Niramisa Sukha (awareness-released joy). Comparisons with Ra Material &

Episode 0349 - Views/Action-Path in Buddha Dhamma, part 17 (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Extended analysis of core Pali Buddhist teachings from the website: Puredhamma.net. Review of the 3 Marks teaching and "Incessant Stress (Truth of Dukkha). 3 Kinds of Happiness (body-sensual, mental-jhanic, spiritual-released). Comparisons with Ra Material & Western metaphysics.