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Angels: A talk with Father Bede Griffiths
Support this content and my research by becoming a channel member or subscribing to my Substack, for early access and exclusive content. https://rupertsheldrake.substack.com A dialogue on angels with Father Bede Griffiths, Rupert's principal teacher, and the only public dialogue they ever had. Recorded in Munich in 1992 at the Benedictine Abbey of St Boniface on September 29, the feast of St Michael and All Angels. Father Bede, also known as Swami Dayananda, was a British-born priest and Benedictine monk who became a noted yogi in South India and was a part of the Christian Ashram Movement. Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and From 2005 to 2010 was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project, Cambridge. https://www.sheldrake.org by Rupert Sheldrake Ways to Go Beyond And Why They Work https://www.sheldrake.org/books-by-rupert-sheldrake/ways-to-go-beyond-and-why-they-work Photo of Rupert and Father Bede, copyright Jill Purce https://www.healingvoice.com Photo of Rupert, copyright Mia Hanson http://www.miahanson.com/ Edited by Sebastian Penraeth
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Intuitive Thinking As a Spiritual Path (The Philosophy of Freedom) By Rudolf Steiner
Intuitive Thinking As a Spiritual Path (The Philosophy of Freedom) published in 1894. (CW 4) part 2 - 0:43:30 part 3 - 1:22:52 part 4 - 2:04:37 part 5 - 2:49:41 part 6 - 3:42:39 part 7 - 4:18:10 part 8 - 4:50:14 part 9 - 5:45:48 part 10 - 6:38:47 ---------- All rights reserved. Rudolf Steiner Press in association with Rudolf Steiner Audio. https://www.rudolfsteinerpress.com/ http://rudolfsteineraudio.com/
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Knowledge Of The Higher Worlds And Its Attainment By Rudolf Steiner
---------- Monetization goes to Rudolf Steiner Press (England), the original owner of Rudolf Steiner's material in English. ---------- A Basic Book of Anthroposophy by Rudolf Steiner (CW 10) Knowledge of the Higher Worlds, and its attainment. 1. How is Knowledge of the Higher Worlds Attained? 2. The Stages of Initiation 3. Initiation 4. Some Practical Aspects 5. The Conditions of Esoteric Training 6. Some Results of Initiation 7. The Transformation of Dream Life 8. The Continuity of Consciousness 9. The Splitting of the Human Personality during Spiritual Training 10. The Guardian of the Threshold 11. Life and Death. The Greater Guardian of the Threshold 12. Appendix part 2 - 0:54:04 part 3 - 2:04:55 part 4 - 2:35:12 part 5 - 2:58:43 part 6 - 3:25:17 part 7 - 4:54:00 part 8 - 5:13:39 part 9 - 5:33:40 part 10 - 5:58:33 part 11 - 6:19:50 part 12 - 6:42:24 ---------- All rights reserved. Rudolf Steiner Press in association with Rudolf Steiner Audio. https://www.rudolfsteinerpress.com/ http://rudolfsteineraudio.com/
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The Power of Forgiveness - The Dalai Lama at the University of Limerick
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks about "The Power of Forgiveness" at the University of Limerick, in the Republic of Ireland, on April 14th, 2011. (www.dalailama.com). Video courtesy of the University of Limerick
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Human Values and Universal Responsibility
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talk to a gathering of Japanese lawmakers at the Japanese Parliament building on November 13, 2012. (www.dalailama.com)
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Overcoming Anger and Anxiety
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s talk on “Overcoming Anger and Anxiety” at St. Columba’s School as part of Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in New Delhi, India on November 20, 2019. His Holiness also gives a short teaching on the "Eight Verses of Mind Training". After his talk His Holiness answers questions from the audience.
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Exploring the Christian-Hindu Dialogue with Fr Bede Griffiths
Bede Griffiths was a Benedictine monk, a pioneer of the Christian-Hindu dialogue, and the head of Shantivanam, a Christian ashram in India. Here he discusses his life in India, his attempts to enrich the Christian contemplative path through Hindu mysticism, and his hope for the formation of small lay contemplative communities in the West. We filmed this interview in Sept., 1992. Fr. Bede died the following year in June, 1993 at the age of 86.
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Anatheism: Rediscovering God in a Secular Age
Support this content and my research by becoming a channel member or subscribing to my Substack, for early access and exclusive content. https://rupertsheldrake.substack.com Rupert explores the theme of finding God again, in an increasingly secular society. Drawing from personal experiences in India and his journey through various spiritual traditions, Rupert provides insights into anatheism, or returning to God, and how this process is unfolding in a post-Christian world. He touches on the connections between science and spirituality, the value of pilgrimage and sacred places, and the emerging concept of panpsychism, which considers consciousness as a fundamental quality in nature. An engaging Q&A session with the audience dives deeper into perennial philosophy, the role of feminine energy in Christianity, and the impact of psychedelics on spiritual practices. March 20th, 2024 St. James's Church, London Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Rupert Sheldrake's Early Life 00:00:28 - Anatheism and Rediscovering God 00:01:38 - Secular Society and Belief Systems 00:02:29 - Diverse Spiritual Traditions and Modern Challenges 00:04:12 - Sheldrake's Childhood, Boarding School, and Methodism 00:08:14 - Transition to Atheism and Science Education 00:12:59 - Morphic Resonance and Intellectual Crisis 00:15:24 - Scholarship at Harvard and Intellectual Shift 00:16:20 - Thomas Kuhn and Scientific Paradigms 00:20:15 - Epiphany Philosophers and New Directions 00:24:08 - Discovering Morphic Resonance and New Research Paths 00:26:01 - Time in India and Influence on Research 00:32:10 - Work in Plant Development and Spiritual Awakening 00:34:09 - Immersed in Indian and Tibetan Traditions 00:38:17 - Spiritual Advice from a Hindu Guru 00:41:25 - Father Bede Griffiths and Catholic Mysticism 00:46:12 - The Trinity and Sacred Mysticism 00:48:35 - Logos and Holy Spirit 00:52:07 - Panpsychism and Cosmic Mind 00:57:06 - Scientific Research and Spiritual Practices 01:00:07 - Revival of Pilgrimage and Urban Spiritual Centers 01:03:40 - Audience Question 1: Perennial Philosophy and Interfaith Dialog 01:07:51 - Audience Question 2: Role of Feminine Energy in Christianity 01:12:25 - Audience Question 3: Philosophy, Technology, and Connection with the Divine 01:19:20 - Audience Question 4: Encounters with Krishnamurti and David Bohm Alternatives is a UK-based organization offering spiritual and personal growth events. For over 30 years they've hosted talks, workshops, and resources focused on spirituality, well-being, and conscious business at St James' Church in Piccadilly. https://www.alternatives.org.uk Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and From 2005 to 2010 was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project, Cambridge. https://www.sheldrake.org
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Exposing Scientific Dogmas - Banned TED Talk - Rupert Sheldrake
Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on unexplained human and animal abilities, administered by Trinity College, Cambridge. Sheldrake has published a number of books - A New Science of Life (1981), The Presence of the Past (1988), The Rebirth of Nature (1991), Seven Experiments That Could Change the World (1994), Dogs That Know When Their Owners are Coming Home (1999), The Sense of Being Stared At (2003), The Science Delusion (Science Set Free) (2012), Science and Spiritual Practices (2017), Ways of Going Beyond and Why They Work (2019). Rupert gave a talk entitled The Science Delusion at TEDx Whitechapel, Jan 12, 2013. The theme for the night was Visions for Transition: Challenging existing paradigms and redefining values (for a more beautiful world). In response to protests from two materialists in the US, the talk was taken out of circulation by TED, relegated to a corner of their website and stamped with a warning label. To Learn more about Rupert Sheldrake and his research, please visit https://www.sheldrake.org/ Subscribe to After Skool for more insightful videos.
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