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What is Stoicism?
Episode 97
Embark on an intellectual odyssey as we delve into the depths of Stoicism, the profound philosophy that has captivated minds for centuries. In this v…
2 years, 5 months ago
Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 1
Episode 96
This year we are celebrating the Christmas season by reading the amazing advent sermons of the german mystic philosopher Meister Eckhart. There are t…
2 years, 5 months ago
Neoplatonism & Christianity
Episode 95
Delve into the philosophical and theological parallels that shaped the development of early Christian thought. From the influence of Plotinus and his…
2 years, 5 months ago
What is Zen Buddhism?
Episode 94
In this episode, we continue exploring the rich spiritual tradition of Buddhism through one of its most profound and important schools - Chan/Zen. We…
2 years, 5 months ago
Ibn al-Farid - The Mystical Poet of Love
Episode 93
Explore the mystical world of Sufi poetry with Ibn al-Farid, one of the greatest poets of the genre. In this episode, we delve into the life and work…
2 years, 8 months ago
Lal Ded - The Mystic Poetess of Kashmir
Episode 92
Join me on a journey through the life and poetry of Lal Ded, one of the most revered mystic poets of Kashmir. Lal Ded lived in the 14th century and h…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Origins of Andalusian Mysticism
Episode 91
In this episode, we delve into the diverse world of Islamic mysticism beyond just Sufism. Join us as we explore the various types of mysticism that h…
2 years, 10 months ago
What is Kashmir Shaivism?
Episode 90
Finally it is time to talk about the tantric tradition of non-dual Kashmir Shaivism, as well as some of its representatives like the great Abhinavagu…
2 years, 11 months ago
Islamic Pacifism in West Africa
Episode 89
The concept of "jihad" in Islam is often oversimplified, and in this episode we explore one example of a "pacifist" tradition within Islam assoicated…
3 years ago
Islamic Non-Dualism: The Sufi Poetry of al-Shushtari
Episode 88
This episode is a sort of remake of an earlier one I did on al-Shushtari a few years back, with some added content. Join me as we explore on of the m…
3 years ago