Charles Stein is a poet, scholar of ancient Greek, and a practitioner of Dzogchen Buddhism. Stein discusses his life's work, including a book connecting translations from Ancient Greek to the figure of Hermes Trismegistus and his contemplative and intellectual practices that aim to integrate religion, science, philosophy, and metaphysics. The conversation delves into the nature of being, the legacy of ancient Greek thinker Parmenides, and the distinctions between thought and consciousness. Stein also touches on the principles of alchemy, the Piscean and Aquarian ages, and how modern art and abstraction relate to perception and being. The dialogue extends to the exploration of materialism, spirituality, karma yoga, and the significance of service in the Aquarian age, with references to the teachings of Dr. King from the Aetherius Society. The episode provides a profound inquiry into the essence of reality, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all things.
00:24 Introducing Charles Stein: Poet, Scholar, and Mystic
00:37 Exploring the Depths of Consciousness and Being
02:09 The Essence of Hermes and the Journey of Thought
11:11 Diving into the Piscean and Aquarian Ages
16:40 Alchemy, Materialism, and the Nature of Reality
22:28 The Cosmic Perspective: Jupiter and Beyond
32:19 The Path of Enlightenment: Practices and Perspectives
44:12 Karma Yoga: The Aquarian Age's Call to Action
45:08 Wrapping Up: Insights and Where to Find More
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