Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 1

This year we are celebrating the Christmas season by reading the amazing advent sermons of the german mystic philosopher Meister Eckhart. There are three more sermons coming after this one.
#christmas #eckhart #mysticism

[@NealBones]

Insanely excited for this one ❤️ thank you. I feel Eckhart reveals a lot of what modern Christians have lost touch with

[@Weedwizard600]

Becarful you’ll be called a heretic and shamed

[@shattered_lightsb8381]

“When I was the stream, when I was the forest, when I was still the field when I was every hoof, foot, fin and wing, when I was the sky itself, no one ever asked me did I have a purpose, no one ever wondered was there anything I might need, for there was nothing I could not love. It was when I left all we once were that the agony began, the fear and questions came, and I wept, I wept. And tears I had never known before. So I returned to the river, I returned to the mountains. I asked for their hand in marriage again, I begged-I begged to wed every object and creature, and when they accepted, God was ever present in my arms. And He did not say, “Where have you been?” For then I knew my soul-every soul- has always held Him.” -Meister Eckhart

[@kerrykous]

Thank you. It's beautiful.

[@darthjarjar8]

Wow, beautiful poem

[@SPscorevideos]

Does anyone happen to know the source of this poem? It looks like the source is a translation in a book by Daniel Ladinsky, but there's no evidence Eckhart ever wrote poems, and I can't find any original German text for this... I hope that this is not some sort of "pastiche" of Eckhart quotes collected together in the form of a poem.

[@shattered_lightsb8381]

@@SPscorevideos this specific poem is called “When I was the forest” when you look it up you’ll see at least three websites right away that say Echkart wrote it, every reference to this poem I’ve seen whether in a video or just the text on a website says it’s by Echkart but I did find one that said these poems are not specifically written by him but poems constructed on his philosophy

[@Lambspascuant]

@@SPscorevideos I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if this was "translated", as appears evident by a short internet search, by Ladinsky, I would consider it a Ladisnky original, not anything that Eckhart wrote. Ladisnky got himself in some hot water with his claims toward his Rumi translations and I wouldn't imagine he changed his modus operandi for Eckhart.

[@jonber9411]

This morning, I took a walk along the coast of Mälaren and I thought about Meister Eckhart and how cool it would be to hear a Christmas sermon with him. And then this shows up. Indeed, in the ground we are one and same, and time is a necessity of order. Amen Thank you Philip.

[@RonMexico7]

Thank you for covering Catholic mystics. The mysticism in Catholicism is so beautiful. ❤️‍🔥

[@alexanderprice4274]

Well done- ENJOYED the Commentary as you go...please continue-

[@annapermondo9598]

Enjoyed it too

[@London-Lad]

I like the explanations. Keep doing what you are doing because you are doing it well

[@shattered_lightsb8381]

I love his emphasis on emptiness and detachment especially which seem somewhat rare in Christianity, and that in our natural state God works perfectly in us. It reminds me in a way of how in Taoism people are most harmonious in their natural state of uncontrived simplicity which naturally generates all positive qualities of a person. If anyone is interested in knowing more of his thoughts on these things his “treatise on detachment” is a great read.

[@haa3472]

His teachings are Christian teachings. Christianity is precisely what emphasizes emptiness and detachment through compliance with certain commandments, such as: Prohibition of gluttony and little eating, which create an emptiness (sobriety) in the human being so that inner work can take place. It seems like you don't know much about it.

[@TheRemarkableN]

Personally, I appreciate the interruptions to clarify and expound upon certain sections. Looking forward to the next sermon.

[@kuroazrem5376]

This was ABSOLUTELY beautiful. Your commentary is amazing and it explains his thoughts and mystical visions in an enchanting way. PLEASE KEEP IT UP!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

If you allow, I'm calling it Christmas with Meister Filip! 🎄 🎅 ❄️ 🔥 🪵 🕯

[@agucci]

Great sermon. Thank you Filip.

[@Purwapada]

for the point around 22:00 reminds me of the quote from Adi Shankara: "The knower cannot be an object of knowledge just as fire doesnt burn itself"

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Great example!

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Don’t believe everything you READ. 😝

[@Purwapada]

@@LetsTalkReligion thanks! :)

[@TheWorldTeacher]

@@LetsTalkReligion, great and lowly are RELATIVE. 😉 Incidentally, Slave, are you VEGAN? 🌱

[@nihilean]

yess! your first eckhart video was already a christmas classic. very exited about this one!

[@timmarshall4881]

Thank you sincerely for this series of readings. I appreciate your own words and messages of goodwill. My best. Tim

[@evanszulu1687]

I am a Dominican and I am loving this series, looking forward to more.

[@StashWyslouch]

This is my kind of Christmas celebration. Thank you so much for sharing this and your commentary- I look forward to the next one

[@leonorcampbell354]

Your views and teachings on religion are profound and very refreshing. I for one appreciate your dedication to these teachings and find your website enormously helpful. Thank you. Your explanations on Meister Eckhart’s Advent sermons are excellent. Thks again.

[@cathytyrrell5502]

Please continue to comment, it helps me.

[@chrissythacker1237]

Thank you for your commentary, it is adds understanding and provokes thinking

[@emmanuel86085]

Deeply thank you for all you do.

[@miguelitojones8252]

Thank you hermanito. ¡Qué Dios les Bendiga!

[@satyamkaskar1034]

Sir, Your efforts are commendable. The candle light and the Christmas setting sets the stage for a cozy reading. For reading this profound word requires concentration and ease of seat. ❤ I have to re-read it only to understand the gravity of the text to begin to assimilate the ground of the text, the core.

[@Stephenskandhas42]

this sings so loudly of anatman, it's beautiful. Including the images as perfect allegory for attachments, giving rise to illusion of separation, and the soul taking sense impressions into itself - creating duality by self nature. So wonderful, thank you Filip

[@InesAzaiez]

Thanks Felip 🙏🏼 Such a great way to spend this advent season with Meister Eckhart! And thank you for your commentaries, and bringing in other traditions especially the Sufis, it helps a lot to sink in the teachings 💞🕊✨

[@cozycomfy1819]

I wanted to see the fireplace and just listen to your voice

[@ceh5526]

God bless you for this 🥰

[@meditation-musicale]

Wonderful, wonderful, Filip. You're never more captivating than when your own passion sips through. And then, in beautiful contradiction, opens the way to go beyond 'little me'. Thanks brother

[@RobinTurner]

Thanks for a lovely lectio divina!

[@yamlau-gx7nx]

Amazing indeed! Thanks for this. Looking forward to the next.

[@danobrien9925]

Thanks this is excellent. The format is great ✨🙏✨

[@ulyssesm.daniels6927]

I deeply identify with Eckhart in his views. Really appreciated this series.

[@sharonwinkler172]

Really liked your comments throughout the reading of the sermon. Please continue with that format. Thank you for this series.

[@BigBiLeft]

What a beautiful surprise, ive been reading over his sermons and discussing his things with my wife!

[@user-fp4yc3hw5l]

That was amazing. Thank you for your comments, they are valuable to me, and for the whole video ❤️

[@janellemccoy09]

Thank you for this series. Can't wait for next weeks.

[@JD-cf4or]

Loved this. Thank you!

[@dblair1258]

Thanks. A blessed Advent season to you sir! :)

[@zorgius]

This is the best content on all YT.

[@sargata3054]

I love the commentary with the reading!

[@jacktierney6159]

This is absolutely incredible. Very grateful for this.

[@Stephenskandhas42]

Absolutely wonderful

[@gvillxtine2773]

This is awesome. Thank you for this treat. I love feeling like we're all hanging around the table taking

[@JanelaparaoDespertar]

Thank you very much for this inspiring knowledge!

[@KevinKanthur]

This was great, thank you.

[@SidheKnight]

Same to you, Philip. Happy Holidays, for you and your loved ones!

[@oliviamack9593]

You are a great gift to the world Filip ❤️ Thank you for this wonderful presentation. 🎉

[@bottlethrower1544]

12:38 Reading starts here 😊 Merry Christmas everyone

[@keshava470]

Thanks 🙏

[@Erindawn711]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this content.

[@BLKawa]

The addition of comments was DELIGHTFUL and very enriching. Thank you. Please continue just in this way.

[@nicolesawyer-jm6ir]

Lucked out and found your channel ! 💕☀️thank you ! Love your channel !

[@deigamohamed707]

I get excited whenever you upload a video ❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾

[@willieluncheonette5843]

“My second name today is Eckhart. I would have loved for him to have been born in the East. To be born among Germans and then to write or speak about the ultimate is a difficult job. But the poor man did it, and did it perfectly. Germans are Germans; whatsoever they do, they do it perfectly. Even today it seems one German sannyasin is still knocking. Perfection! Listen to his knocks, how beautiful they sound amidst all this silence. It is a wonder that Eckhart, among the Germans, the most male chauvinist race in the world, remained yet in his heart, and spoke from there. Uneducated, poor, of no political status, of no economic status, of no status at all - just a beggar, but so rich. Very few people have been so rich. Rich in his being - his BEING. Write BEING in capital letters. These two words, being and becoming, have to be understood. Becoming is a process with no beginning and no end, a continuum. But being is not a process at all, it simply is. Call it is-ness, and you will be very close to it. Being is neither of time nor of space, it is a transcendence. Transcendence - again, write TRANSCENDENCE in capital letters. Alas that you cannot write it in golden letters. It is a word that should be written in gold, pure gold - not eighteen carat but twenty-four carat, one hundred percent gold.”

[@mcpatti]

Thanks Felip. Always appreciate your amazing work in bringing wisdom alive with your insights.

[@doxdorian5363]

I think that Eckhart is speaking about a certain prayer/meditation technique, in which, by observing your thoughts and observations, and by going inwards, you suddenly enter a strange "zone", where everything melds together, and all is silent. You can also feel yourself growing and it feels like you are becoming melded into your surroundings. You are no longer separate from the outside world. This zone could be the silent middle part of the soul, that Eckhart is talking about. I wonder if, by staying in this zone, something meaningful could happen, or if it's just a cool technique. Does the "word" suddenly appear in this state? It is hard to enter into this "zone" but it can be done.

[@Traductorero]

Wonderful advent surprise!

[@berniem137]

Thank you for this reading. I enjoyed your commentary throughout the reading. Please continue to do so in your future readings. Have a Happy Holiday Season!

[@swine77]

Thank you so much for this. Best channel on youtube.

[@edward2175]

Thank you sir, much appreciated. I would like it if you continue with the explanations during the reading.

[@joseph-jg2ie]

THANK YOU FOR THIS, I LOVE YOU😮‍💨

[@marshalldarcy7423]

Thank you very much quite insightful.

[@danielu1763]

Thank you Felip, for delving into Meister Eckhart this Advent. The ground of God is the same as that of the soul, from this place of no images, of only silence, comes the secret word, all poetically descriptive. If to “sin” is, from the New Testament, to miss the mark - then in that place of no things (or images) there can be no sin, you are inhabiting what was aimed for.

[@ottocatte5297]

You were one of the people who introduced me to Meister Eckhart and I have to say I have been in love with the man since. He conveys so much with such simple prose and makes the world of the mystics that much brighter. Thank you for sharing stuff about him.

[@angelwhitewolf1116]

Loved this format with your comentary.

[@Purwapada]

such a great idea!

[@Arrlong28563]

San Juan de la Cruz is the greatest Catholic Mystic. Please do a video about him.

[@andrewdicom713]

Thank you!

[@AlexanderSamarth]

Looking forward to the next 3.

[@aworldawakened]

I love how you speak from your presence vs a script. Your wisdom and humble commentary is insightful, overarching and fascinating. Helping us to get a deep look into ancient truth teachings we’d otherwise have to dig and glean for ourselves. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@chappellroseholt5740]

Good afternoon from the beautiful SF Bay Area. I just found you in my KZbin feed yesterday, Christmas day, what a lovely gift. I will delve into your videos. Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year knowing full well we in America are facing a crisis year and need all the love, hope, and kindness we can muster and share. Blessings.

[@bottlethrower1544]

So cool. Thank you. You are a gentleman scholar

[@NealOfTaylor44]

I love the format the way it is! I would honestly get lost if you just read it out, it’s very rich.

[@Slapsista]

Thank you.

[@craigdelaney8737]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾 Very interesting..! There's pro's & con's to either way you do it. But I'm enjoying how it's going now.👍🏾 Thank you! And I'll be tuning in..🤗🌹🎄

[@kafkaten]

This was awesome.

[@Stephenskandhas42]

so sweet! good sermon, too, haha thank you Filip

[@michaeldillon3113]

Filip I think your preamble to reading the sermon was a Beautiful contemplation/ meditation in itself . Thank you - I will use it from time to time in my own meditation period 🙏

[@justuhdood94]

Thank you for this! I found your commentary to be quite helpful. You seemed to help me find a depth of understanding of this text that I might not have found on my own. Fair Winds fellow traveller!

[@veramartins2702]

Thank you very much...more feelings and good thoughts...so sorry that so many people are suffering from diseases and wars

[@greyconfetti9430]

Really enjoyable. Please keep your commentary throughout the sermons. Thank you ❤

[@charlessarkis-zj1cl]

Thanks a lot .

[@daisybelleamberbush]

It was very good 👍 I liked the style 👍

[@paulriggall8370]

🎄You are coziness in human form! 🎄

[@carlorizzo827]

Gosh how lovely Filip, thank you. My tired brain, i get flooded, overwhelmed. Just as i begin to despair, you remind me how the mystics assert that God/Love cannot be explained or understood. What a comfort, thaat's why i don't understand🤣Seriously though, i reach a station of life where everything reminds me how heart broken i am. The Joy of the season is tempered w/grief. The extreme contrast of emotions is itself a kind of rapture (not Thee Rapture! which also i do not get) And what in the world is ratiocination. Something else to google...💙🕊Oh, your comments provide a little breather, ok w/me

[@thenewwaydevil]

Thank you friend

[@brandonrossjr]

Thank ya sir!

[@BigBiLeft]

I really enjoyed this, and have some comments for what i liked and disliked (which dislike is too harsh of a word to use really): I enjoyed your framing a lot, and i enjoyed seeing the text you were reading. I also really enjoyed you stopping at parts and talking, which made it bite-sized and more easy to understand. I disliked the candle moving so much in the text shot, it was a bit distracting. I also wished to know what book you were getting it from, since I'd like to read along or get the book myself. I also would honestly love even more commentary, as i do appreciate your thoughts a lit, and how you can pull from sufi traditions for this. Thank you so much for doing this, and may the ground be soft on your embrace EDIT: I had not noticed until a second watch what book you had used, but you did mention it! It would be helpful however to have it also in the description, if you can.

[@Gramma_Holly]

This is wonderful. I appreciate your comments and hope you will continue.

[@jacobkotter8693]

Great Vid!

[@cheri238]

Thank you again, Filip. Meister Eichart's first sermon of Christmas and for the last one you had on your discussion. It does get us to look at beauty. Is there a book on Magarite Parie, the masterpiece, "The Mirror of Simple Souls?" Happy holidays to all, no matter what faith one chooses to belong to. There are no divisions for me. May I ask if you have heard of the philosopher Krishnamurti, who taught for many years, who was formerly with the Theosophical Society created by Annie Besant at the turn of the century He chose to walk away, and he created schools in Ojai California, England, and in India. He passed away in 1986 at the age of 90. He wrote many books and gave many lectures and did not charge any money. "The Awakening of Intelligence" is just one among many. David Bohmn, a well-known physicist, was some of my favorite talks. 🙏❤️🌍🌿🕊🎵🎶

[@mercster]

Hey brother... I caught some of your earlier videos of you just reading some of his sermons. And I'm sure you can find 101 videos of voice actors/etc reading Meister Eckhart sermons and other writings. I watch you not only for the raw content, but also your viewpoint and explanations of the things you talk about; you are a good explainer and educator. As a Christian, I appreciate topics such as these and would welcome more things along this line. 👍

[@koftu]

Maurice O'Connell Walshe! I smiled at that name; he did the translation of the Long Discourses from the Pali Buddhist Canon that sits on my bookshelf...

[@stevemaddux2665]

Keep on commenting as you read these sermons, please!

[@idniilzo]

19:12 awakening or enlightenment is beyond thoughts or conceptual grasping - the cloud of unknowing

[@Seysorciere]

I often hear you say that one sage/mystic /philosopher took an idea from another earlier sage/mystic/ philosopher, and that is not true. They are all simply describing the same experience and Truth. It is the first time I hear from Meister Eckhart, but I recognise the truth of his words simply because it matches my experience.

[@thormusique]

I absolutely loved this video, thank you! I only recently stumbled upon your channel but have been enjoying it immensely. I have a deep abiding love of the mystical traditions. I've been practicing Buddhism for several decades now (first Zen, then later Tibetan Dzogchen) but often find myself returning to Christian mystics such as Eckhart. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but something that struck me when you spoke of Eckhart's 'Grund" is its resemblance to the use of 'ground' in Tibetan tantra, as in the 'ground of being', or fundament that cannot be cognised because it is empty of itself; it can only be experienced. It is thus ineffable. And it's one of a trinity of elements, the other two being the Path and the Fruit. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that your discussion of 'Grund' brought this up for me. Wonderful discussion, cheers and a luminous holiday season to you!

[@eaubuoy1]

If my opinion matters, I like this format. But whatever format you migrate to is fine also. Your work is appreciated!

[@crvlegal]

Since you asked, i appreciate your comments between the reading of the sermon, cause, at least for me, Meister Eckhart can be very dense and loaded with meaning, which can make my mind wander at times.

[@rafaela00002]

enjoyed the pauses and the comments in the middle of the text, helps to follow it better

[@Cross-Carrier]

The word became flesh and dwelt among us. Behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world . Go tell it on the mountain! Merry Christmas everyone ⭐🕊

[@skiq2520]

woooow❤