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Moments before entering the battlefield, the great Pandava warrior, Prince Arjuna, faces a moral dilemma about the violence and death the war will cause. Questioning the meaning of life, Arjuna asks himself, "Why do I exist? Why should I fight against my loved ones? And where shall I go after I die?" Arjuna seeks out Krishna for the answers in The Bhagavad Gita, an ancient text that has been called the quintessence of the spirituality of India. Their dialogues touch upon ethical dilemmas and philosophical issues that go far beyond the war Arjuna faces.

Drawing on decades of experience, a psychotherapist and Zen practitioner makes the Abhidharma—the framework of Buddhist psychology—accessible to a general audience for the first time. The Abhidharma, one of the 3 major text collections of the original Buddhist canon, explores the critical...

Aubrey Clayton traces the history of how statistics went astray, beginning with the groundbreaking work of the 17th-century mathematician Jacob Bernoulli and winding through gambling, astronomy, and genetics. Clayton recounts the feuds among rival schools of statistics, exploring the surprisingly human problems that gave rise to the discipline and the all-too-human shortcomings that derailed it.

The Tao Te Ching, a 6th century B.C. Chinese masterpiece, is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to a whole new generation of students.

In his first BBC radio series, New Comedy Award finalist Jacob Hawley examines one of the most important issues affecting young people today, looking into every aspect of British drug culture to discover its scope and effects. As a recreational drugs user for almost a decade, Jacob thought he knew more than most about the topic - but was shocked by how much he still had to learn.

A majestic work of intellectual and cultural history, The Secular Enlightenment demonstrates how secular values and pursuits took hold of 18th-century Europe, spilled into the American colonies, and left their lasting imprint on the Western world for generations to come.

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Odyssey with Mr. Jacob is a podcast that explores the ideas, challenges, and conversations shaping how we think, grow, and navigate the world around us.

Seeker of Truth, servant of Love and all-around curious character Jimmy Jacobs converses with other humans to explore the big questions that surround this wild thing called Life.

A philosophy podcast exploring the issues of today.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world. From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant ...

The Bible is the single most important book that has ever been written. The Creator of the universe gave us a playbook on how to live in his universe and the laws that govern it. On this podcast, we will explore what the Bible says on money, success, business, leadership, influence, relationships, and any other area that we discover may help us in business. So join us to discover the amazing wisdom of the Bible and how we can use it to grow our business and to improve our life. Let's Get To Business!

A 6th century Chinese masterpiece, Tao Te Ching (The Way of Virtue) is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom—illustrating important lessons that have resonated with its students for centuries. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to entire new generations. This edition is read by renowned philosopher and author Dr. Jacob Needleman, who also provides illuminating commentary on the text.

A podcast about waking up — not to new beliefs, but beyond them.What happens when we stop standing on any fixed idea of who we are or what life means?Standing Nowhere explores spirituality, mindfulness, and the mystery of being human through honest conversation and reflection.Host Jacob Buehler blends story, humor, and real-life experience as a working father and seeker, drawing from mysticism and contemplative traditions to point toward what can’t be captured in words — presence itself.No dogma. No certainty. Just curiosity, compassion, and the ongoing discovery of what remains when ...

The Perch Pod focuses on bringing first-hand geopolitical analysis from experts across various disciplines. Brought to you by Perch Perspectives, the most reliable and complete source of geopolitical information and international affairs for businesses and decision-makers. If you like what you hear, subscribe to the podcast. We put out new interviews every other Monday.

"Le point de départ de ce livre audio est une conférence dans laquelle j'ai présenté à un large public les points essentiels de mon livre Apprendre à vivre. On y trouvera une réflexion sur ce qu'est la philosophie, sur ce qu'elle peut nous apporter en termes de sagesse pratique, sur les temps forts qui ont marqué son histoire. J'y développe l'idée selon laquelle les grandes philosophies sont, pour l'essentiel, des doctrines du salut sans Dieu, des tentatives de nous sauver des peurs qui nous empêchent de parvenir à une vie bonne."

Taking inspiration from iconic speakers, join Jacob Osborne as he discusses and details the Human Connection. Driven by the Founders of the United States "inalienable rights." combined with the indisputable Power of the People, explore a connection between all human life and that of a societal shift.

The only philosophy and psychology podcast you need. With Jacob’s curiosity, Joel’s brain, and a variety of knowledgable guests, we discuss life’s questions in the pursuit of the truth (or close to it)

Liefde, erotiek en seksualiteit zijn universele thema’s. Toch zijn er grote culturele verschillen in de manier waarop mensen deze thema’s vormgeven in hun dagelijks leven, hun gebruiken, hun kunst en hun wetgeving. En in veel gebieden lijkt de vorm en de ervaring van erotiek te veranderen, wat soms tot grote spanningen leidt. In deze serie van tien hoorcolleges wordt de luisteraar meegenomen op een fascinerende reis door verschillende culturen en filosofieën: van de vroege Griekse en Babylonische naar die van Azië, Afrika en Europa tot het moderne Westen.

Geopolitical Cousins throws together analysts Jacob Shapiro and Marko Papic for some of the most in-depth, off-the-wall geopolitical analysis in the world.