Best Practice Taoism Podcasts (2025)

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Zhuangzi's RADICAL Taoism - The Most SHOCKING Spiritual Story Ever Told 25:43

6d ago25:43

25:43

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain the most shocking spiritual story ever told, found in the Zhuangzi text of Taoism and featuring the cannibal thief Robber Zhi and Confucius. How can a cannibal thief enlighten a sage? Find out more. MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS⁠https://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/⁠ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#143: The Art of Effortless Combat | Taoism's Jedi Strategy for War 21:49

13d ago21:49

21:49

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's art of effortless combat. This is the sixty-ninth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-nine of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS⁠https://jas…

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Ramana Maharshi's Final Message to His Mother | How He Transformed Her Life 10:49

20d ago10:49

10:49

One of the greatest statements to ever be uttered or written down came from the great twentieth-century sage Ramana Maharshi to his mother, when she pleaded with him to break his silence. In this episode of The Sacred Word, I will explain this short, yet extremely profound message and teaching that Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi gave to his mother. M…

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#142: Taoism's WAR Strategy | How to Win a Battle Without Fighting 24:49

27d ago24:49

24:49

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's war strategy. This is the sixty-eighth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-eight of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS⁠https://jasongregory.…

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Zhuangzi's Final Teaching | Do You Truly See Reality? 12:30

30d ago12:30

12:30

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain Zhuangzi's final truth. This final truth is essentially the final teaching on the spiritual path for those who are ready to assimilate the truth by overcoming the last obstacle. MENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.…

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009 Opening the Heavenly Gate of Baking 12:04

1M ago12:04

12:04

This narrative describes a bakery worker, Axi, who experiences a transformative event during a challenging promotional period. Facing an overwhelming workload, Axi is taught a baking technique by his skilled foreman, Jiang Qi. However, Axi’s learning is depicted as an extraordinary, almost mystical, process where instructions seem to be non-verbal …

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008 The Accidental Baker's Awakening 16:23

1M ago16:23

16:23

These passages narrate the early career of a young man named Ah Hsi, who unexpectedly found work in a large Japanese bakery despite having no prior experience. The texts highlight his journey from a seemingly unremarkable newcomer to a respected member of the team, particularly focusing on a pivotal moment where he utilized his ancestral knowledge …

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007 Baked Destiny: A Survivor's Transformation 11:15

1M ago11:15

11:15

This narrative describes a young man named A-xi who chooses to become a vegetarian after recovering from an illness, which creates significant conflict with his traditional, labor-oriented family. Despite his parents' disapproval and demands, he quietly decides to learn vegetarian cooking professionally to support his choice. His life takes an unex…

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006 Encounter with the Maitreya Buddha 12:40

1M ago12:40

12:40

This passage recounts the story of a young boy named A Xi who, in a dream, is visited by the Maitreya Buddha. The Buddha descends from the altar to speak with A Xi, acknowledging a past vow made by the boy regarding his health and vegetarianism. The Maitreya Buddha explains that their meeting is fated due to this connection and A Xi's presence in t…

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005 Mountain of Clam Shells: Karma and Revelation 10:07

1M ago10:07

10:07

This narrative describes a young boy named A-Xi who grew up in a martial arts center in a Taiwanese town, experiencing constant nasal bleeding despite various remedies. A suggestion that his illness might be karma-related and linked to a vow of vegetarianism led him to pray for healing at a temple. Following his vow, he found an article about a sur…

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004 Brother Chang's Path to Enlightenment 10:19

1M ago10:19

10:19

This text details the spiritual journey of an individual named Zhang, spanning nearly thirty years since his entry into a religious path, structured into two main periods based on guidance received from the Bodhisattva Guanyin. The initial period, from 1992 to 2010, encompasses stages of entering the path, talent cultivation, and self-cultivation. …

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003 Biography of Ah Xi, The Soul Encoder 13:05

1M ago13:05

13:05

This biographical sketch describes Ah Si, a man born with an unusual calmness who experienced a challenging childhood marked by familial control and isolation. His early life in a traditional martial arts center served as a difficult training ground, with his spiritual path beginning with a supportive teacher and later, through intense personal exp…

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002 Zhang's Journey of Religious Experience and Transformation 21:19

1M ago21:19

21:19

This analysis examines the development and transformation of an individual's religious experience, using the case of "Brother Zhang" as a primary example. It explores how his emotional engagement, understanding of teachings, and spiritual practices interact to shift him from a passive to an actively devout follower. The discussion is framed by the …

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001 Stories of Mystical Experiences 10:50

1M ago10:50

10:50

This collection of excerpts discusses the study of religious experience, focusing on the individual's personal encounters with the divine or a transcendent reality as opposed to traditional studies centered on religious texts or institutions. Drawing on the ideas of William James and other scholars, the text highlights how religious experience invo…

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Daoyin Therapeutic Exercise - Dolly Yang 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

Dao Yin or “Guiding and Pulling” has a long history in China stretching back thousands of years to the occult shamanic traditions of ancient times, and its influence is still very much present in modern Qigong practices. The Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun, or the “Treatise on the Origins and Symptoms of Medical Disorders” was a Sui dynasty Chinese medical t…

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#141: Taoism's Three Treasures to Survive and Thrive in a Crazy World 43:37

2M ago43:37

43:37

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's three treasures to survive and thrive in a crazy world. This is the sixty-seventh episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-seven of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter…

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The HIGHEST Level of Consciousness in the GREATEST Spiritual Teaching in the World 10:30

2M ago10:30

10:30

The great Advaita Vedanta masters, Gaudapada and Shankara, explain in the great text the Manukya Upanishad Karika that the nature of consciousness is composed of four states that make up the Self, the Atman. In this episode of The Sacred Word, I will explain these four states and the highest level from an important verse from the Mandukya Upanishad…

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#140: Taoism's Leadership Bullsh!t Detector 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's BS detector on spotting a real sage leader and exposing a fake self-interested leader. This is the sixty-sixth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-six of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on …

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Why You Will NEVER Be Enlightened 6:40

3M ago6:40

6:40

In this episode of Ask Jason, I will explain who attains enlightenment. Will you ever be enlightened? SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new videos every week SUPPORT MY WORK Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paypal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAutho…

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#139: Taoism on the Danger of Becoming a Know-It-All 36:34

3M ago36:34

36:34

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's warning for those who become a know-it-all. This is the sixty-fifth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-five of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Ching …

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Why a Guru MUST Be Respected | Explained in the Greatest 5000 Year Old Book 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

Guru Purnima is an auspicious day where we pay our respect to all gurus throughout time. Many people in the modern world, particularly Westerners, believe the idea of a Guru is outdated. But the Guru is, and has always been, alive and well in Asia, especially India. The significance of a Guru is extremely important on the spiritual path and it is p…

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#138: Taoism's Unlearning Rebellion to be Free from the World 38:37

3M ago38:37

38:37

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's unlearning rebellion to free from the world. This is the sixty-fourth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-four of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Chin…

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Nisargadatta Maharaj's Ultimate Teaching | Can You Handle the Truth? 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

Nisargadatta Maharaj was one of the greatest sages of the twentieth century. Alongside Ramana Maharshi, he was instrumental in bringing the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta (nondualism) to the West, especially through his famous book "I Am That." In this episode of The Sacred Word, I will explain the relationship between the ultimate reality of Brahman…

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#137: Taoism's LAZY Strategy for True Happiness 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's lazy strategy for true happiness. This is the sixty-third episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-three of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Ching Translate…

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Why You Belong to the World | Healing Individual and Collective Insanity 16:07

4M ago16:07

16:07

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain why you naturally belong to the world. Unfortunately, since birth the world reinforces in our mind that we don't belong and ought to seek approval from the world to validate our existence. This is all based on an incorrect understanding of ourselves and the world around us. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE…

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#136: Taoism on Why Evil is Learned and Goodness is Natural 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's perspective on good and evil and what is required to go beyond both. This is the sixty-second episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-two of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of th…

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The Secret Teachings Beyond Enlightenment Explained 12:26

4M ago12:26

12:26

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain what are the sacred texts and teachings beyond enlightenment. These texts and teachings are for those to assimilate the knowledge of the Ultimate Reality after awakening. What is Nididhyasana? Find out! SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new videos…

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#135: Taoism's STRANGE Advice for How Large Nations Should Treat Small Nations 24:23

5M ago24:23

24:23

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's strange advice for how large nations should treat small nations. This is the sixty-first episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty-one of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this ch…

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What Would Happen if the Entire World was Enlightened? 7:40

5M ago7:40

7:40

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain what would happen if the entire world became enlightened. Is it possible? Or is it an idealistic perspective? SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new videos every week SUPPORT MY WORK Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pa…

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David White: Reverse Engineering the Yellow Emperor 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode we talk to David White about the one of the seminal texts in the Chinese Medicine oeuvre, the Huangdi Neijing. David discusses how he has brought many near forgotten techniques from over 2000 years ago back to life in a modern clinical setting. We also delve into the connection between martial arts and medicine, and what he will be …

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#134: Taoism's FAMOUS Metaphor on How to Achieve Inner and Outer Harmony 24:24

5M ago24:24

24:24

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's famous metaphor on how to achieve inner and outer harmony. This is the sixtieth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter sixty of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te…

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What is God? | Revealing the Lost Knowledge of the Eternal Universe 10:30

5M ago10:30

10:30

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain what God is from the perspective of the Eastern spiritual traditions. This secret knowledge answers what the nature of our universe is and how we ought to think about the ultimate reality itself. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new videos every …

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Explaining the Shanghan Lun 49:16

5M ago49:16

49:16

In this episode for the die-hard Chinese medicine fans, we talk to Greta Young Jie De and Chris Zaslawski about their new book on the Shanghan Lun, written by Greta and edited by Chris. We discuss what Greta's background, her understanding of the Shanghan Lun and what makes this book unique and sets it apart from other books on the topic. Greta als…

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#133: Taoism's FRUGAL Approach to Enlightenment 24:09

6M ago24:09

24:09

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's frugal approach to enlightenment. This is the fifty-ninth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-nine of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Ching Translated…

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Buddhism's Pessimistic View of the Future 11:47

6M ago11:47

11:47

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain Tibetan Buddhism's pessimistic view of the future. Over a decade ago, I was engrossed in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in northern India. One of the main topics that constantly came up with the monks in the sangha was an inquiry into whether or not humanity has gone beyond the point of no retu…

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#132: Taoism DESTROYS Woke Ideology and Political Extremism 39:15

6M ago39:15

39:15

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's approach to ruling oneself and a society as opposed to an unwise ruler with their own personal agendas that fuel political extremism within naive people. This is the fifty-eighth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect ch…

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Nobody Wants You to Be Free 11:20

6M ago11:20

11:20

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain why ultimately nobody wants you to be truly free. Freedom is our inalienable right and we are supposed to protect it and realize it on all levels from the social to the spiritual. But there are always forces trying to take it away from you, no matter whether it is your government or the people …

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#131: Taoism's NATURAL Governance | Why Morality is the Seed of Chaos 24:53

7M ago24:53

24:53

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's enlightening revelation about what natural governance is. This is the fifty-seventh episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-seven of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapt…

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Why Hollywood is Destroying Your Mind | The Spiritual Perspective of Entertainment Culture 14:11

7M ago14:11

14:11

The entertainment industry is slowing becoming the entire worlds culture without anyone realizing this subtle indoctrination. This new culture is primarily distributed through movies, television shows, and social media, infecting the minds of the masses. The cultures and traditions that helped us evolve are being slowly but surely being replaced by…

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#130: Taoism's 6 ENLIGHTENED Attributes | Opening the Door of Mystic Oneness 1:00:16

7M ago1:00:16

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In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's six enlightened attributes that open the door to mystic oneness. This is the fifty-sixth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-six of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this ch…

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Zhuangzi's REALIZATION of True Freedom Beyond Good and Evil 10:25

7M ago10:25

10:25

The great Taoist sage Zhuangzi has one of the most unique ways of viewing the world, which runs counter to conventional thinking. His revelation is based on the freedom one attains once we go beyond conventional standards of judgment and the illusion of good and evil. Once we understand this true freedom, we cannot be made to suffer again, no matte…

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#129: Taoism's MYSTERIOUS Power of Softness | Achieve the LIFE You Want with this Secret 35:57

7M ago35:57

35:57

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's mysterious power of softness. This is the fifty-fifth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-five of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Ching Translated by …

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The Stupidity of Morality in the Most POLITICALLY INCORRECT Book in the World 15:21

8M ago15:21

15:21

What would the most politically incorrect Taoist sage have to say about our modern world? The teachings of the great Taoist sage Zhuangzi are in part a critique of any society from any time, revealing the absurdity of the conventional moral standards we blindly acquiesce to due to the politically correct narratives of the time that are designed to …

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#128: Taoism's Universal Virtue in Your DNA | Can You Access the Code? 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's universal virtue that is mirrored within your being. This is the fifty-fourth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-four of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao…

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WHY YOUR LIFE IS A MOVIE | Insights from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism 9:54

8M ago9:54

9:54

Did you know that your life is a movie? In the great Eastern spiritual traditions, the metaphor of our individual life is a movie, which is often used to describe consciousness and the life that we are supposedly living. I will explain to you why your life is a Hollywood blockbuster. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWith…

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#127: Taoism Destroys the Global Elite and Totalitarianism 25:16

8M ago25:16

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In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's view of totalitarianism and the rulers of the world. This is the fifty-third episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-three of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao…

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Zhuangzi's Wisdom on Life After Enlightenment 17:32

9M ago17:32

17:32

What is the number-one requirement to attain true freedom? What is true freedom? The teachings of the great Taoist sage Zhuangzi reveal what true freedom is and why this mystical freedom is the last spiritual teaching. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new videos every week SUPPORT MY WORK Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#126: Taoism's STRATEGY for Returning to the Source 33:57

9M ago33:57

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In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's strategy for returning to the source. This is the fifty-second episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter fifty-two of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter. Tao Te Ching Transl…

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6 Methods to Reclaim Your ENLIGHTENED Mind 31:14

9M ago31:14

31:14

Do you know you are being manipulated without even knowing it? Do you know by what you are being manipulated? Do you have trouble stabilizing your awareness in its true impartial nature? I will explain to you how you are being manipulated and the six lifestyle practices and three meditation practices to stabilize the impartial mind so that you can …

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Transcending the Illusion of Separation: Insights from Smita Joshi 56:17

9M ago56:17

56:17

Today, I'm excited to welcome Smita Joshi, an award-winning author and transformation coach. Smita is the author of the 'Karma & Diamonds' series, which draws from her own life experiences to guide readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. With a career that spans from leading roles in the tech industry to impactful teachings on personal and…

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