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Duncan Trussell Family Hour
595: Ethan Nichtern
Dec 24, 2023
Ethan Nichtern, incredible author and Buddhist teacher, joins the DTFH to discuss love, awakening, and the true nature of reality. They reflect on mind, memory, and transformative experiences, and the depth of Eastern thought. They also explore the commodification of spirituality, interconnectedness, the complexity of choice, and factors of success. Plus, an ad for Fume and a discussion about LaGuardia airport.
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- Buddhism emphasizes the concepts of emptiness and luminosity as a way to understand the ever-changing nature of reality.
- Manifestation and sorcery in Buddhism are seen as part of the relative truth and interdependence of reality, emphasizing the importance of intentions and aspirations.
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The Nature of Mind and Ultimate Truth
Buddhism explores the nature of mind and ultimate truth by delving into the concepts of emptiness and luminosity. Emptiness refers to the idea that reality is not solid and fixed, while luminosity represents the flow and brilliance of experience. These concepts emphasize that nothing in our experience can be held onto or solidified as it is constantly changing. Awareness is seen as the container for all experience, transcending fixed patterns and categories. The aim is to tap into this awareness and rest in its open, ungraspable nature.
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