A New Knowledge of Reality-Buddhism and Poetry

Aug 27, 2022

Discussing the deeper meaning of five different poems on the theme of death, exploring their structure and bringing in a Buddhist interpretation. Analyzing Emily Dickinson's poem 'I heard a fly buzz when I died' and reflecting on its unclear sentence structure. Delving into the biography and friendship of a renowned poet. Analyzing the structure and meaning of a poem, focusing on tetrameter and full rhymes. Exploring various poets' perspectives on death, including insights into Wallace Stevens' personal life. Examining the late poems of a poet who gains a profound understanding of reality and contemplating the pursuit of acquiring a fresh outlook on reality.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring the Meaning of 'Bante' and Reflecting on Poetry

02:36 • 6min

Analyzing Emily Dickinson's 'I heard a fly buzz when I died'

08:11 • 24min

Biography and Friendship

32:04 • 8min

Exploring the Structure and Meaning of a Poem

39:52 • 27min

Interpretations of Death

01:06:30 • 9min

Exploring Poetry and the Search for New Knowledge of Reality

01:15:57 • 3min