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Lessons from 'Chandogya Upanisad'
I recommend listening to '071: How To Build An Inner House of Peace Amid A Chaotic World - Juan Mascaró' first if you haven't already.
Chandogya Upanishad is one of the most cited texts in later Bhasyas (reviews and commentaries) by scholars from the diverse schools of Hinduism, with chapter six, verse 8-16 containing the famous dictum Tat Tvam Asi, Thou Art That. And the Chandogya is one of the oldest Upanishads, often listed as the 9th.
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Lessons from 'Out of Solitude' by Henri J.M. Nouwen.
Henri Nouwen was a Professor of Religion and Theology at Yale University, the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Divinity. He left his academic post to join L’ Arche, a community that helps people with disability.
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Lessons from reading Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (1960 - present).
Skin in the Game argues that many of the world's problems spring from decision-makers unwilling to bear the risks of their ideas. Taleb argues that having skin in the game is necessary in life, commerce, and politics.
Nassim Taleb is a scholar, former options trader, statistician, and risk analyst. Taleb is known for his work on probabilities, randomness, and risk.
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Lessons from 'Meditations on Silence' by Sister Wendy Beckett.
Sister Wendy Beckett was a contemplative nun from the 1970s. She passed away in 2018. She earned a first-class degree from Oxford. Health issues led her to adopt a hermit's life in a caravan on the grounds of a Carmelite monastery in Norfolk, England, where she devoted herself to prayer and the study of art. Her insightful and accessible commentary brought art to a broad audience, making her a beloved figure in both religious and art circles.
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Lessons from 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo Nitobe
In this book, Nitobe breaks down the Bushido ethical system into 11 parts: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truthfulness, honor, duty of loyalty, samurai training, self-control, and seppuku.
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Lessons from 'Life of Moses'.
Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 AD) was a bishop of the town of Nyssa and one of the founders of mystical theology within Christianity. 'The Life of Moses' is a monumental book for mysticism in Christian tradition. Gregory sees Moses's life as a template for our spiritual life.
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Lessons from 'Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life' by Richard Rohr. Rohr is a Franciscan priest, author, and served as Chaplain for 14 years at the Albuquerque county jail.
In 'Falling Upward' Rohr offers insights from the wisdom tradition for understanding one of the most profound mysteries of life: how killing our egoic transient Self is the beginning of wisdom. He draws on myths, poems, sacred scriptures.
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Lessons from 'When Breathe Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi
Paul Kalanithi was a neurosurgeon, writer, and a young father. He was completing his residency training in neurological surgery and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience at Standford when he was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lung cancer. He died in March 2015, 22 months after. 'When Breathe Becomes Air' is a memoir and Paul's story of battling lung cancer. It was posthumously published on January 12, 2016.
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Lessons from The Dhammapada by the Buddha. A collection of sayings/teachings from the Buddha on how you can master your mind, find freedom, and achieve enlightenment.
This translation of the Dhammapada is by Thomas Byrom.
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Lessons from 'Gospel of Luke' , chapter 4 - The Temptation of Christ
The temptation of Christ is a map, guiding us through the spiritual battles we face every day.
Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most influential figures in human history, if not the most. For Christians, Jesus is the promised Messiah, the logos made flesh, the one who died and resurrected to save all mankind.
Lay Cisterian's commentary on Christ as Hero: https://thecenterforcontemplativepractice.org/
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Lessons from the introduction of 'The Upanishads', translated by Juan Mascaró.
Mascaró was born in Majorca, Spain and was early interested in spirituality, copying a book on occultism at age 13.
However, he soon recognized its misleading nature, steering him away from false spiritual paths. This transformative encounter with the Bhagavad Gita revealed eternal truths, sparking a lifelong passion for Sanskrit and leading him to study modern and oriental languages, including Pali and English, at Cambridge. Mascaro lectured at Oxford on Spanish mystics, taught in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and at the University of Barcelona, and later returned to Cambridge.
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Lessons from Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 'Be Useful', Arnold reveals his tool kit for how he achieved all his dreams, and why he believes you can use the same tool for your life.
Freya India's article - No, not everyone needs therapy.
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Lessons from Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey (born Nov. 4, 1969) is an Academy Award Winner, husband and father. His movies include A Time to Kill, The Lincoln Lawyer, Mud, Interstellar and more.
Greenlights is a memoir and an approach book on how to live life on your terms.
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Lessons from 'The Lighthouse' by Michael D. O'Brien.
'The Lighthouse' is a story about Ethan McQuarry, a lighthouse keeper on a remote Nova Scotia island, who finds peace in solitude but slowly heals through duty, craftsmanship, and unexpected connections.
O'Brien is an iconographer, painter and writer, is the author of many bestselling novels, his most popular is Father Elijah, Elijah in Jerusalem, The Father’s Tale, Eclipse of the Sun, Sophia House, Theophilos, The Fool of New York City, and Island of the World. His novels have been translated into twelve languages and widely reviewed in both secular and religious media in North America and Europe.
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Lessons fromNotes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky is one of the greatest writers. His works include 'Brothers Karamazov' and 'Crime and Punishment'.
'Notes from Underground' is considered the first work of existential literature. The Underground Man rejects rationalism and utilitarianism because it deprives humans of free will and dignity. He is self-loathing, intelligent and vengeful. He considers himself an anti-hero who doesn't care about anyone or anything and would rather watch the world burn so long as he can drink his tea.
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Lessons from 'The Manual' by Epictetus.
Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher born into slavery in the 2nd century. After gaining his freedom, Epictetus became a renowned teacher, emphasizing the importance of self-control, rationality, and the acceptance of things beyond one's control.
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Lessons from "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. Holiday is an author and entrepreneur. He revitalized Stoicism for the 21st century through his writings.
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Lessons from 'Tao of Jeet Kun Do' by Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee, Lee Jun-Fan, was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher. Founder of Jeet Kune Do or 'Way of the Intercepting Fist'. He is regarded as one of the most influential martial artists. JKD is not a style but rather an eclectic expression of martial arts. Lee was adamant that JKD shouldn’t be interpreted as style because he created JKD as a break away from traditional classical martial arts.
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James the Just, the step-brother of Jesus of Nazareth and a leader of the early church, wrote this letter as a guide to living out authentic faith.
Focused on practical wisdom, the Epistle of James teaches perseverance through trials, controlling the tongue, humility, and putting faith into action.
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