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Envisioning the New & Celebrating the Wisdom of Winter Solstice – Ep. 249
Envisioning the New & Celebrating the Wisdom of Winter Solstice – Ep. 249
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Dec 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Tracing the cultural and mythological history of solstice celebrations across the globe, Robert Thurman in his annual holiday message shares his positive vision for thriving even in the darkest of seasons, times and situations.
Examining the common practice of cultures centering winter and end of year holidays around the moment the north pole is farthest from the sun, Thurman opens this episode with a teaching on the astronomical, etymological and spiritual history of winter solstices for those of all backgrounds, faiths and traditions..
Podcast includes: an introduction to “The Edge of History” by William Irwin Thompson founder of Lindisfarne Association; a short exploration of Albert Schweitzer’s perspective on human and animal souls; discussion of the connections between the wise men visiting Jesus in the New Testament and the nomadic cultures of Asia; and a personal reflection on the lure of holiday marketing, consumerism, messiahs and messianic movements
This week's episode concludes with a special invitation to "Envisioning 2021: Celebrate the New Year with Dharma, Yoga, Music, Meditation, & Astrology" hosted by Tibet House US Menla Online happening Dec 29th, 2020 - Jan 3rd, 2021.
Examining the common practice of cultures centering winter and end of year holidays around the moment the north pole is farthest from the sun, Thurman opens this episode with a teaching on the astronomical, etymological and spiritual history of winter solstices for those of all backgrounds, faiths and traditions..
Podcast includes: an introduction to “The Edge of History” by William Irwin Thompson founder of Lindisfarne Association; a short exploration of Albert Schweitzer’s perspective on human and animal souls; discussion of the connections between the wise men visiting Jesus in the New Testament and the nomadic cultures of Asia; and a personal reflection on the lure of holiday marketing, consumerism, messiahs and messianic movements
This week's episode concludes with a special invitation to "Envisioning 2021: Celebrate the New Year with Dharma, Yoga, Music, Meditation, & Astrology" hosted by Tibet House US Menla Online happening Dec 29th, 2020 - Jan 3rd, 2021.
Released:
Dec 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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