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Ep. 10: The Treasures of Self-Knowledge

Ep. 10: The Treasures of Self-Knowledge

FromBeyond the News


Ep. 10: The Treasures of Self-Knowledge

FromBeyond the News

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Self-knowledge is about understanding and opening to the potential that is rising to the surface of your life. In the series finale, Dr. Larry Ward outlines the key takeaways from the past 9 episodes, while sharing a few personal stories and poetic wisdoms along the way.For Dr. Ward, Beyond the News was a journey of discovery and an invitation to learn to listen to our bodies and minds as we listen to the world through the news. The stories and events in each episode served as a vehicle for a larger teaching: as humans, for us to find resiliency and joy in challenging times, we must change our way of seeing and looking at things. Quotes:“Our thinking flows like a river. To master your potential is to understand how you think.”“We have within us the potential of all humanity.”“If millions of us each make a small change, we can make a huge difference. Do not let yourself be confined by your fears for the world.”Support the showBeyond the News is made possible through the generous support from Hemera Foundation and the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation. You can help us continue our podcast offerings by giving to thelotusinstitute.org/donate. Your generosity is a gift that supports our programs and events, and the Lotus Institute's global community of friends like you. In gratitude.
Released:
Aug 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (11)

Join host Dr. Larry Ward as he explores current events through the lens of Buddhism and neuroscience, sharing practical skills for how to engage with the information we receive from the wider world. While we cannot ignore the news or modern media, we can learn new ways to shift our perspective from reactivity to reflection. And gain a deeper understanding of our own body and mind along the way. Every news story mentioned, whether from the past or current, is a teaching example. Dr. Ward is the author of America’s Racial Karma, a senior teacher in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He brings an interdisciplinary approach to his "Deep Buddhism" teachings, incorporating elements of Buddhist psychology with neuroscience, trauma resiliency and social imagination.