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@joeykathlean9875 6 күн бұрын
This is incredible 🥹 Venerable Robina teaches it so well. ❤🙌🏻 7/30/2024
@skepticspath 18 сағат бұрын
Agreed, she is amazing!
@joeykathlean9875 6 күн бұрын
I love it 😍 Thank you ❤7/31/2024
@barefootbard1 10 күн бұрын
Yes, that's it. Perfect. 🙏
@skepticspath 9 күн бұрын
❤️❤️
@barefootbard1 10 күн бұрын
This is brilliant. Have more conversations with Venerable Robina, Scott. She embodies how to be a Buddhist and how to remain engaged. That's a very satisfying lesson and not always available. We need more help understanding the pragmatic nature of Buddhism.
@skepticspath 9 күн бұрын
We love having her on the podcast! She was actually our first guest ❤️
@erinscott8287 14 күн бұрын
So, how about the folks who are on the privileged end of gender bias deal with *their* anger? Thank you for this. I need this type of resources to find my way back to practice.
@skepticspath 13 күн бұрын
Agreed, we all need to work on our anger!
@erinscott8287 13 күн бұрын
@@skepticspath myself included…❤️🙏🏻.
@anneboland4575 15 күн бұрын
💥
@JarodRebuck 17 күн бұрын
Flawless and immensely helpful guided meditation. Thank you, Stephen 🙏
@skepticspath 13 күн бұрын
That's great to hear!
@ricardomir2363 26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏😊
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for supporting us!
@scout3444 28 күн бұрын
Wonderful conversation except ... Chogkyi's spineless comment that a candidate who promotes hatred, racism, sexism and more is somehow simply as unexciting as the unexciting alternative. Wow.
@fredrikpetersson6761 Ай бұрын
Stop begging for money and earn your own. Too many useless, lazy, "spiritual" bs people not being able to feed themselves and wipe their own a..
@karensealy9782 Ай бұрын
Thankyou 🎉
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@karensealy9782 Ай бұрын
Thankyou 🎉🙏🌈💎
@kes136 Ай бұрын
Very deep. I love this. Namaste🙏❤️
@austinhill5825 Ай бұрын
Hmmm not sure, maybe you can show me an enlightened Muslim?
@adamwee382 Ай бұрын
buddhism is silly.
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
Interesting thought, why do you think so?
@benbashore8561 Ай бұрын
❤🙏♥️
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@arthurmair8901 Ай бұрын
interesting, but far too many jump-cuts...why is it? it feels like the conversation as recorded has been too filtered..
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@georginaryan382 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this interview 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for listening!
@stephengee4182 Ай бұрын
Free will can be hard or easy.
@hijosdelaluzz Ай бұрын
Jesus is really the Way. Buddha's way to the opposite. Buddha is in hell
@skepticspath Ай бұрын
Interesting! Why do you think that?
@hijosdelaluzz Ай бұрын
@@skepticspath Thank you for asking me: The only thing that can help us to go to the truth is humility. We can contemplate nature, life, and the nature of the existence, ... also of our souls. When we do that, we can know by fact, by reason, that there is a God over ourselves. Well, God is perfect, is the first cause of everything, and He is eternal. We came from Him, but we are creatures, this God is one, the Creator, perfection beyond knowledge, He's not been created. We are nothing in fact, and all goods that we have comes from God. And to recognize God as your father, it's needed humility. Other option is to deny God, and don't look after Him, and live like you are a God without Him, this is what did the devil and demons and this is what they disseminate in a lot of philosophies, changing some aspects, but in the core it's a denial of God. But the most interesting part is that with your heart you can ask God, that He gives you the spirit of truth, say to Him that you want Truth, you love Truth, and since God is the Truth Himself, if you really love God, : God and Truth are inseparable, they are the same thing. Do you know who says that "I'm the Truth, the Way and The Life"? Yes, Jesus. Jesus is God Himself, He's not an illuminated master, He's God. And He illuminate your heart. Ask God and be open to Him. And be open also to the help of His Mother, Virgin Mary because her love is way way special and leads you to her Son. She's very special, she's a creature but she is in fact the most humble and the most pure the most similar to God. She is very very special and you can find it. Pray God for Truth and ask only Truth. If you really love Him, and you're willing to be Honest with Truth and love Truth, you'll find it. All the other spirituality is a spiritual deception.
@tylermoore4429 Ай бұрын
You come back from ego-death and an encounter with Universal Mind, and all this academic approach seems concerned about is - are you a little bit better in your behavior, are you helping people? You can do these things without psychedelics. Growing out of childhood self-centeredness is a common feature of turning into an adult. A topic of greater interest is what is it that you encounter when your ego dies? Surely that has huge metaphysical implications and should be the proper subject-matter of science and philosophy. If on the other hand, this is just therapy by another name, I would have expected to see the terminology of psychology/psychiatry, but it is missing from this interview.
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
I understand where you're coming from, and I appreciate your thoughtful perspective. It's true that the metaphysical implications of an ego-death experience are profound and warrant deep exploration. The encounter with the Universal Mind, as you put it, touches on questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries, and it opens doors to understanding our place in the cosmos in ways traditional science and philosophy often struggle to address. However, I believe there's a balance to be struck here. While the metaphysical aspects are indeed fascinating and important, the practical outcomes of these experiences cannot be overlooked. The improvement in behavior and the increased capacity to help others are tangible benefits that can positively impact society. These changes are not just about growing out of self-centeredness; they represent a deep transformation that can inspire and uplift entire communities. It's also worth noting that the language and approach taken in the interview might reflect a broader audience's need for tangible benefits. Many people are more immediately concerned with how these experiences can improve their daily lives and relationships. Addressing these practical aspects does not diminish the metaphysical significance but rather makes the profound insights more accessible and relatable. Furthermore, the terminology of psychology and psychiatry might not be explicitly used, but the principles underlying these fields are often interwoven in discussions about psychedelic experiences. The therapeutic potential of these substances is becoming increasingly recognized, and many who delve into these experiences do so with the intent of healing and personal growth, which are core goals of therapy. Ultimately, both the metaphysical exploration and the practical outcomes are valuable. They are two sides of the same coin, each enriching our understanding of the human experience in different yet complementary ways.
@ChawkDee Ай бұрын
I'm Thai, Buddhism is a faith and Dharma is something to believe in.
@ChawkDee Ай бұрын
Seems to help me have compassion for others. I'm selfish by nature. I'm used to doing the opposite, breathing in peace and breathing out tension. Where to learn mote about this meditative practice? Is it safe to learn using KZbin?
@skepticspath 18 күн бұрын
From the Buddhist perspective, you are good by nature ❤️ we have lots of free guided meditations on KZbin, our website (linked in our bio), and our podcast, A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment!
@ChawkDee 18 күн бұрын
@@skepticspath wonderful, thank you :) I am unsure if I am a Buddhist or not. I guess I am not not Buddhist, I am Thai, but believe in God. I met Dalai Lama once in India and think that path is good. I see the different paths and trying to choose which one I am going to take. VDOs like these give me a slap to get started, or continue, and show me the distance between paths and if it is wise to change the one I am on, or of it will be slower to nearer the summit.
@juliemyers12 2 ай бұрын
Reading your Buddhism Without Beliefs now, and it is truly blowing my mind.🩷🪷
@skepticspath 2 ай бұрын
Incredible book!
@roderickshaka3626 2 ай бұрын
🩵this is lovely, please do more guided meditations & add some natural sounds like calm rivers or waves, or calming bird sounds in in the background sound.
@roderickshaka3626 2 ай бұрын
right on that!
@lucilianogueira3072 2 ай бұрын
A Jewish secular Buddhist. Love it. Lol
@lucilianogueira3072 2 ай бұрын
I love the “Secular Buddhists”. Ridiculous
@jennifs6868 2 ай бұрын
Evolved in bats my ass.
@Bepinowapo 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@skepticspath 2 ай бұрын
Stephen Batchelor is great!🤗
@tonbonthemon 2 ай бұрын
All due respect to Bachelor, I know what it's like to struggle with Dharma practice and find stuff that is challenging. But I think he is taking so many liberties here and doesn't acknowledge the possibility that his resistance to "traditional" methods is just a result of his cultural bias, which is evident in what he *does* prefer: art, autonomy, meaning, utopia... he's just trying to practice Buddhism as he wants it to be, rather than take it on its own terms. It's really kind of a Romanticism he wants, not what the core teachings describe. It's like if somebody gave you a hammer and nails to build a house because they said gravity brings everything down, and you need to nail stuff in place so it stays upright. Then Stephen comes along and says, "actually, I don't mind gravity bringing stuff down. Who says I have to use this hammer for nailing stuff down and building houses? I'd rather use it to sift through the rubble and make music. I don't like wearing hardhats and getting splinters." Sure, go ahead, but don't call it construction...
@SindhuraFilms 2 ай бұрын
Great 'simplicity'...Thank you.
@skepticspath 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@robertameniconi3982 2 ай бұрын
❤
@skullrose8985 2 ай бұрын
Wow this got me emotional,cause it's so true,so how do we make ourselves feel worthy??..Sometimes we are our own worst enemy.. I could listen to this woman all day,I'm going on a little journey.. Please take care,wishing you peacefulness & happiness✌🏼☮🦋🌠✌🏼☮🦋🌠
@FlyOnTheMoon. 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Stephen.
@wabisabi3619 3 ай бұрын
Criminally underviewed!
@juliecrawford-smith8457 3 ай бұрын
Superb
@lingy74 3 ай бұрын
Just like how there are Brahminnic paths and tantric paths in Sanantani, you can be vajrayana, mahayana or sarvakayana in Buddhism. Preferring one over another does not invalidate the methods of the other schools. The moment you think Buddhism 'should' be this and 'should' discard that, you are ultimately trying to restrict a path that is extremely vast. Buddha dharma has the idea of dhatus - the elements that make up your inclinations and karma that draws you towards one way or another and different individuals have different inclinations and are suited for different methods.
@elaineroddy9958 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much😊. I’m a new listener; Damien Echols recommends you. This meditation has been helpful. Your meditation on feeling positive experiences is one l return to often. Thank you,again😊😊😊
@skepticspath 3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear, welcome to the community!
@charlesduncan910 3 ай бұрын
*PromoSM* 😁
@antainmaclochlainn1457 3 ай бұрын
About the book, your description of Sunyata is the clearest, most lucid I have read so far. Thanks for laying it out so cogently.
@skepticspath 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@willoanz 3 ай бұрын
Very interesting conversation indeed ! I love the honesty and humility of Stephen, as well as his particular and unique journey toward wisdom (for a better word ...). Still, the matter of faith cannot be ignored, does it ? Even our so-called rational apprehension of "reality" is, on the bottom line, a matter of belief. There is a gambling part in any engagement with a discipline toward wisdom and full consciousness that cannot be avoided. So, what is the meaning of the precious human existence, so fleeting and fragile ?
@HumanThings-sz8dc 25 күн бұрын
It depends on what you mean by faith. If it means excluding conceptual thought from engaging with practice altogether then yes it should be ignored as an unskillful fixation, which when you think about it is just the conceptual mind coming to the conclusion that itself should be excluded. However if you mean by faith those cognitive faculties that do not have their basis in conceptual thought and have a characteristic of trust that can be guiding in a skillful manner while at the same time not excluding the conceptual mind and not fixating on the conceptual when these other faculties are at play I would agree with you. 'You can think in a no-think way, that's the art' ~ Alan Watts (talk on zen Buddhism)
@mcglass7573 3 ай бұрын
an interesting wide open discussion, thank you
@skepticspath 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
@Per_se 3 ай бұрын
The problem with depression is showing it and hiding it…
@kgrandchamp 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Scott and Stephen for this lovely conversation! I've read a few of Stephen's books and they where foundational in my life and the way I practice the dharma. I have been following Bernardo Kastrup's analytical idealist views on metaphysics and would really love to know how Stephen would consider Bernardo's profound thinking and intuitions! Thanks again! 🌿
@benbashore8561 3 ай бұрын
Fine discussion.
@Per_se 3 ай бұрын
So talented ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 The mind want to do that the spirit invites to feel 😌
@isohh 4 ай бұрын
Hi there! Thank you for this beautiful discussion with Rob. I can’t find the meditation anywhere on your videos list - would you kindly direct me to it? Many thanks!
@skepticspath 3 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWPMY2CjaZ2JnLcsi=BmLds1QMtV1Y-GK6
@anonxnor 4 ай бұрын
Incredible that eastern philosophy/spirituality is coming together with science
@christopherharvey8456 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!😊
@skepticspath 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!