Latest Taoism Podcast Episodes
No Self, No God, No Problem
The Tao of Christ - May 18, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsRecently I have been talking about how nonduality is integrated into and expressed in everyday life. In the past couple of episodes I have been addressing moral and political decisions, such as politics and war. Specifically I have talked about the Gaza war and dualistic American politics of rig...
Nonduality in an Age of Outrage
The Tao of Christ - May 08, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsWe live in an age of outrage. Everyone is outraged about something or other. The most recent outrage is over the war in Gaza. Students on college campuses across our country and around the world are calling attention the unending killing going on in Gaza. That is causing outrage by counter prote...
Ep. 30 – Flow: Symbolic Reality vs. Real Reality
Alan Watts Being in the Way - May 02, 2024 16:34 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsIn a lecture on symbolic reality versus real reality, Alan Watts explains the importance of total sensory awareness and looking at our motivations. "Symbolic Reality vs. Real Reality" is part of Flow, a three-part session in the TAO for NOW series of talks that you can listen to in ful...
Ian's Translation of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - April 14, 2024 16:15 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIan introduces his translation of Daodejing, one that brings this classic text into the 21st century with contemporary language and colorful illustrations.
The God of Gaza
The Tao of Christ - April 13, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsChristian Nonduality and the Biblical God Addressing Religious Compatibility and Violence Marshall addressed concerns about the compatibility of non-duality with the Old Testament God's violent nature, specifically in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Marshall clarified that true Judaism,...
Commenting on Substack Article "When Good Actions Produce Bad Results"
Assembly of Silence - April 05, 2024 03:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe finished article (which differs a wee bit from what's discussed on this podcast) can be read here: Get full access to TAIJIREALITY PUBLICATIONS at taijireality.substack.com/subscribe
Ep. 29 – Philosophy of the Tao
Alan Watts Being in the Way - March 28, 2024 13:21 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsJoin us on a journey of contemplation and enlightenment in this captivating introduction to Taoism. Discover the profound wisdom of Taoist philosophy with Alan Watts as he invites us to embrace the course of nature. Through insightful exploration, he delves into the timeless significan...
Pain and Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - March 24, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsI got an email from a man who is in constant chronic pain. He asked me to do an episode on the topic. I talked about the OT Book of Job and the Problem of Suffering a while back, but this man was talking about something less philosophical and more practical. How do we deal with pain, especially ...
AI Odyssey: Crafting New Myths with Jeff Bullas
OM By The Beach - Fascinating People in the Hotseat - March 08, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJeff Bullas is the owner of jeffbullas.com a website that has 25 million readers. Forbes calls him a top influencer of Chief Marketing Officers and the world’s top social marketing talent. Entrepreneur lists him among 50 online marketing influencers to watch. Inc.com has him on the list of 20 di...
The Holy Spirit of Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - March 06, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsThis episode is about the Holy Spirit and how this important Christian belief and experience fits into nondual Christianity.
#81 - Closure
Walking the Timeless Way - March 03, 2024 17:27 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we bring closure to our podcast.
#80 - Nobility - Chapter 26 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - February 26, 2024 16:43 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the wisdom of the Daodejing, exploring the profound lessons of Chapter 26. Through the teachings of Laozi, we uncover how the principles of grounding and calmness guide us toward a life of nobility and magnanimity, revealing the importance of a s...
Nondual Guide to American Politics
The Tao of Christ - February 17, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I talk about how to approach American politics - and especially the 2024 election - from a nondual perceptive as nondual awareness.
Ep. 28 – Limits of Language
Alan Watts Being in the Way - February 06, 2024 18:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsTaking a trip through the constructs of form and labeling, Alan Watts philosophizes about the limits of language. This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit play.alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts. Today's...
Nondual Repentance
The Tao of Christ - February 03, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsI have talked about repentance before in a nondual context, but I have not dedicated an entire episode to it. So today I am. The call to repent is normally talked about in moral and ethical terms, but that is just the surface of it. When followed to its end repentance is a path to spiritual awak...
Show 86 — Dr. Totton’s Final Journey
What's This Tao All About? - January 28, 2024 19:40 ★★★★★ - 423 ratingsGoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days Tod shares an update on Dr. Totton’s health, discusses the show’s future, and looks back at Dr. Carl’s thoughts about the circle of life.
#79 - Cycles - Chapter 25 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - January 28, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChapter 25 of Daodejing is about cycles and the relationships between various powers within existence. David and Ian talk about what cycles we are are in currently and whether or not humanity is being responsible with the power they have.
Apocalypse Now
The Tao of Christ - January 27, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I explain how to interpret the apocalyptic passages of the New Testament from a nondual perspective.
Overcoming Trauma with Martial Arts and Mindfulness - with Jess Berry
OM By The Beach - Fascinating People in the Hotseat - January 27, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday, we're thrilled to have Jess Berry, an exceptional Victory Coach, joining us. Jess specializes in helping trauma survivors empower themselves into a brighter future through her unique Mindful Martial Arts™ program. Combining mindfulness with martial arts, she offers a transformative 90-day...
The Forgiveness of Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - January 20, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I explain how the traditional Christian teaching on the forgiveness of sins is insufficient and how complete forgiveness is an expression of Christian nonduality.
Ep. 27 – Love Of Waters
Alan Watts Being in the Way - January 15, 2024 17:47 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsIn celebration of the waters that bring life to all things, Alan Watts reflects on the separation between human civilization and the natural world. This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit play.alanwatts.org for fu...
#78 - Balance - Chapter 24 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - January 14, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChapter 24 of Daodejing is about balance. We discuss how to try to keep it in a chaotic world.
Becoming Child Again
The Tao of Christ - January 13, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn Jesus’ teaching children represented the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Becoming like children is a metaphor that used for what in other spiritual traditions is called enlightenment, a...
From Self-Obsession to Self-Realization
The Tao of Christ - January 01, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I show how we can move from the Western cult of the self to Jesus’ teaching of Self-Realization.
#77 - Letting Go - Chapter 23 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - December 31, 2023 19:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe're talking about chapter 23 of Daodejing and its theme of letting go and acceptance. We talk about how letting go of toxic emotions creates the space necessary to let in nourishment and psychological wellbeing.
Abiding in Nondual Awareness
The Tao of Christ - December 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsToday I am going to get back to basics. I am going to describe how to abide in nondual awareness, as much as that can be described. If I were to use Christian language I would call this dwelling in the Kingdom of God or living in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is the term Jesus use...
#76 - Chapter 22 of Daodejing - Embracing Paradox
Walking the Timeless Way - December 17, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we explore the role of dialectics in understanding existence, inspired by the Dao De Jing and the life of Gao Yaojie. We examine the character '则' (zé) from Laozi's era, its significance in conveying dialectical ideas, and its modern-day implications. Delving into Laozi's teachin...
The Nondual Word of God
The Tao of Christ - December 16, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsThe phrase “Word of God” is used a lot by Christians. I hear it in church every Sunday. When Christians talk about the Word of God, they are usually referring to the Christian scriptures. In this episode today I am proposing another way of understanding the term – a more inclusive use of the ter...
#75 - Chapter 21 of Daodejing - The Path to Compassion
Walking the Timeless Way - December 03, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this profound episode, we delve into the essence of Dao De Jing's Chapter 21, exploring the elusive and mysterious nature of the Dao. Ian shares a personal experience of awakening to deep compassion, illustrating how understanding the intangibility of Dao leads to a profound realization of the...
Have a Nondual Christmas
The Tao of Christ - November 29, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I interpret the biblical Christmas stories in a nondual manner.
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