PETER BOLLAND TV - BRINGING WISDOM TO LIFE
Welcome to PBTV. Bolland has taught philosophy, comparative religion, and world mythology at Southwestern College for thirty-three years, and is a columnist for Unity Magazine and the author of the book "The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey to Wisdom."
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The gentlest and most interesting channel on KZread!
Oh my aren't you nice! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. 🙏
we are "consciously wondering aloud with each other"......in this "karmic concert"....(Peter Bolland). sweet. thank you.
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The notion of "global academic consensus" of the composition of the Bhagavad Gita around the 200 BCE to 200 CE is BOGUS, ARTIFICIAL, INADEQUATE "scholarship", rather it's LAZY, UNINTELLECTUAL and worst of all BIASED towards a certain ideological dispositions, not unlike what one sees with "climate change consensus". Truth will eventually emerge that places a timeline of Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita as a central distillation of the knowledge of Brahman-Atman as NOT ONLY earlier in the current cycle BUT ALSO as CYCLICAL in that the exposition of Bhagavad Gita has occurred INFINITE times previously and shall repeat INFINITELY. Meaning, KAAL as in time is NOT LINEAR is among the knowledge of Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita,..
fun fact. The name arjuna translates roughly to white or silver. It is cognate to the latin argentum from which words like Argentina is derived. The symbol for silver in the periodic table is Ag. Arjun is a warrior. With his armor and sword, he is the the shining knight. A wielder of silver.
@@ciao_abhi Thank you! I love that kind of stuff. 🙏🏼
You're blowing my mind Peter, the best definition of Maya I have ever heard!
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Total Rubbish! Peter you should be ashamed of yourself for posting this video.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for watching, and for commenting. I'd love to hear your specific criticisms of this panel discussion. The vagueness of your insult, and shaming, don't move the dialogue forward. I'm guessing you and I have very different modes of Christianity, and that's o.k. My faith humbles me. It would never occur to me to insult the views of another, or heap shame upon them for seeing things differently than I do.
@@PeterBolland Your faith does NOT humble you, because to have faith means to believe without evidence. Such unwarranted belief is the height of arrogance--not humility. I must say for you to believe that a 1st century Jewish handyman is the Son of God, died for mankind's sins, rose from the dead and will be coming back in the clouds one day is totally without merit. There is not a scrap of evidence for these beliefs, yet you still believe. As a teacher, you should put your critical thinking hat on and set a good example, instead of a bad example by embracing such nonsensical beliefs. That is why you should be ashamed of yourself. I have watched several of your videos on Eastern thought and enjoyed them, even though at times you were a little longwinded. I suggest you read Bart Ehrman's books and watch his videos on KZread to better educate yourself on the Christianity.
Ah now I get it. I misread you as a conservative Christian mad about this gathering of progressive Christian pastors (well, at least two of them), in a panel discussion of which I was only the moderator. We had just screened the film "God and Country," a brilliant documentary exposing the dangers of Christian Nationalism, and stayed after to discuss it. But now I see what set you off. I normally don't dialogue with KZread commenters who hide behind user names, and begin their conversations with dismissive insults and unfounded attacks. But I'll make an exception this time. You have misread me. Your off-the-cuff guesswork about "my" Christianity couldn't be further from the truth. I'm just as skeptical as you are about the central claims of traditional, mainstream Christianity. That's the problem with these online "conversations." We're talking past each other. If we were in a cafe just talking none of this unpleasant rudeness would have occurred. Is your name even Jennifer as your KZread channel says? I doubt it.
Your heartfelt and wisdom inspired explanation of these teachings is much appreciated. I ordered your book. Gratitude unfolding for your presence here. Thank you.
Thank you for picking up my book. I hope you find it valuable! If you like it, and feel up to it, a review on Amazon always helps...a lot!
' The creation ' takes many many forms in Hinduism. Yours was very different than the one i read. Which was different than the one taught to me. And all these forms of creations are still coming from a single source. Once you know two or much such forms you can start tracing them back to a single source.
it is beautiful and helpful how you bring simple clarity to these phrases. Thank you, sir.
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Thanks for making the world a better place to live… Mystical magical Maya She’s projecting and veiling For the fun of it all… Enjoy the game The way is so far out It’s in go back the way you came Enjoy the game Joyfully serve the Eternal One That is why we came…✌🏼❤️🙏🕉
@@Shanti-0M Thank you, and nice poem! 🙏🏼
Thank you for this wonderful series, sir. I discovered the Insight Timer app because of you, and I absolutely love it. I have heard and enjoyed listening to all of your music as well. Just a 22-year-old from Mumbai expressing my gratitude.
@@kaze.14 Oh my that’s wonderful! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Nasadiya suktam translation sung in Tamil essence in English
I knew about these hymes since long time but the way you explained that is very amazing. I filled with joy and inner peace.
Thank you very much Sir.
@@fr.thomasnjavallil5053 Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼
You where born to teach Peter, your great at it! ❤
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When Krishna tells Arjuna, not to run away from his duty as a warrior reminds me of a Marcus Aurelius quote: At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: 'I have to go to work-as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I'm going to do what I was born for-the things which I was brought into the world to do?'"
Originally there was no Rig Veda, only Vedas. They got split by Veda Vyasa because human intellect capacity was decreasing.
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Wonderful series Peter! Have you considered a series on the the Dhammapada?
Funny you should mention that...that is exactly what I'm considering doing next. Was just thumbing through it when your comment came in. No promises, but it's a strong possibility. Thanks for the request! 🙏
@@PeterBolland synchronicity, I love it! Thanks Peter!
Dear Peter, from 17:20 on, you bring in such a profound conclusion to this 8 part series on 'I am That'. Like you ask, What if the rich tapestry of religion and various practices are merely the penultimate? We do hang on to those beautiful artefacts. Hard to let go. But just as the little girl did we need to detonate ! We could still have them all as artefacts to look and relish like we do the ancient art objects. But functionally we arrive at Who we are and we stay there! I like your idea of looping through these gems. That is perhaps the life of the enlightened :) Warm regards --Ganapathy
Thank you so much. Whenever I turn the camera off, I'm somewhat surprised by what has come out of my mouth. I always remember things I should have said, but am sometimes pleasantly surprised by what I did manage to say. Closing with that "What religion are you God?" question turned out to be a good idea. I don't work from notes (other than the Nisargadatta quotes), so it really is in-the-moment. After all these years of teaching, I find it works best if I don't over-prepare. That way I leave room for the flow.
Yes. We are That. Om Tat Sat. That being said. The gospel of Love as expressed by Jesus in the NT should remain the foundation in the "Western World" (I am not talking about India which expresses the same realization through the teachings of Krsna, Kashmir Shaivism or even Tantric Buddhism). But here in the US the teachings of Jesus are the only thing that can protect us in this Kali Yuga (the age of chaotic secularism). It must be noted however that Christianity (its idea of unity and love) has been under attack by the secular progressive movement (a fancy name for those who thrive on division), which began in the 1960s and persists today. Look up Engel v. Vitale and especially who was really behind Engel. The same bad actors openly oppose traditional family values, particularly those expressed by Christianity. The extent of this is truly shocking. Entertainment and media play a pivotal role in their tactics. They use it to undermine family values and traditions while promoting non-conforming lifestyles and divisiveness. Did you really think Greta Gerwig was Christian as she says? Think again. Follow the money... What is even more shocking is they do NOT even agree with what they preach. The only reason is that they don’t see money in the teachings of Jesus which are all about unity and love and there is no money in that. So basically we have been played. And most people don’t even realize it. See falling marriages, skyrocketing divorce, polarity in politics, general lack of respect and politeness. So now more than ever Jesus and his teachings should be the bedrock of ever relationship (not what you hear on the news, social media or from shoddywood).
You and I see Christianity, and the world, very differently, but I appreciate you watching this video, and commenting. You see secularism as the enemy--I see sectarianism as the biggest threat to world peace--always has been. I would never presume to declare which path is best for anyone other than myself, let alone an entire nation. I'm fascinated by how comfortably and casually you are able to do that. I distrust certainty--it's that simple. I am happy to see how you leave room for Advaita Vedanta (for other people) in your Christian faith. That is definitely a step in the right direction, in my opinion. Thanks again.
@@PeterBolland Thank you for sharing your opinion. Love your podcasts and look forward to seeing more.
🙏 Dear Peter. What is your understanding about Neo-advaita movement(Tony Parsons, Jim Newman...) saying (in a nutshell) because we are already enlightened, (Atman being our real nature) nothing has to be done, no spiritual practices, no mind cleansing, meditation, just know we are free and be, that's all. Could this "new philosophy" came from the misunderstanding of the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta, Papaji ?? Thanks again 🙏 With loving kindness 💜
I don't know much about it, other than what you've shared here. By your description, it sounds interesting. I love the way the human mind continues to approach these issues from fresh perspectives. But I always step back into this circle: that all doctrines, theories, theologies, and conceptual understandings arise from and remain contained in the mind. And the mind, as Nisargadatta continually points out, is a poor steward of our realization. Of course the claims of Neo-Advaita are internally logically consistent--if we are already That, then there's nothing to be done. Just know that You Are That. But that approach overlooks the pervasive fog of conditioned existence. It turns out that it takes some doing to realize that You Are That. You can't just utter the three words like some sort of magical incantation and boom you're enlightened. It's just words. I like the whimsy of the Zen saying, "You're perfect just the way you are, but you could use a little improvement."
@@PeterBolland Thank you for your reply. You're right, the mind has the tendancy to turn in circles chewing the same thoughts and concepts making the ego believes it is so smart. Like in my younger days when I was smoking pot 😁 I am going to listen videos on Christianity you did, I need to learn more about it. My parents baptised me at a month old as a Catholic but forgot to ask me if it was OK? 😊 I thought choosing a religion was an act of volition? Obviously not for some people, I was branded a Catholic and that is why after I rebelled against the church and its dogmas and rules. Thanks again for sharing and helping us on the spiritual path. With plenty of metta 💜🙏📿
Rishis were not necessarily from Brahmin caste.
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Sir, do you know Acharya Prashant?
I do not. I'll investigate...
Four th time I am hearing this part 8. Thank you sir 🙏🙏
Awesome! Thank you for engaging with this work so deeply!
I have learned so much from you. Eternally grateful ❤
Thank YOU so much. I am eternally grateful for this community of lifelong learners.🙏
You are a great guru Peter, thank you.
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Thanks sir keep reading and enlighten us .Namaste 🙏
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wow. what a beautiful and heartfelt rendering of the themes of Nisargadata's point of view. It is interesting to me that when an awakened person (I'm especially thinking of Nisargadata and Ramakrishna here who were both somewhat uneducated in the academic respects) realizes "truth", they are able to cut through any sort of philosophical resistance that a much more educated person or scholar might present to them. I agree that ultimately we do not need to study all the books and methods, but still, as it is, that seems to be my dharma this time around,( as it might be yours,) (more of a jnani way?) and I am thankful that you are here in this venue. Your understanding of the core shines through and in, every word that you speak. Every video of yours I have watched in the last three years has been insightful and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much! And yes, definitely a jnani here. That's where the biggest thrills and rewards are for me. But I try to keep all the marga or paths alive, even bhakti, which I am finally learning more about and deepening into these last few years. But learning and teaching (and making these videos) is a core part of my spiritual practice, or in simpler terms, my life. So glad these videos, and this work, has value for you. Thank you for watching!
Thanks you for all your kindness, I enjoyed this series.
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oh boy! I am attracted to Nisargadatta, and I am so pleased to discover this series. Thank you for bringing it into a video with your practical and reasonable and meaningful insights and explanations...I am excited to go through this book/personality/message with you.
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Wonderful! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Incredible and beautiful.
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God what religion are you… How about, god do you believe in Father Christmas. Thank you for posting your videos and giving this its spiritual fix for the day. Your like a well brewed cup of coffee ❤🙏
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Thank you so very much for these sharings on Nisargadatta. I do want to mention Maurice Frydman, who translated the original recordings from Marathi to English. The quality of his translation is superb because of his profound spiritual state. This is what Maharaj said about Maurice: (From David Godman's blog on Nisargadatta Maharaj) "Maharaj initially didn’t seem to agree with the remarks that had been attributed to him in the book, but then he added, ‘The words must be true because Maurice wrote them. Maurice was a jnani, and the jnani’s words are always the words of truth.’ " Maurice Frydman was an extraordinary person; David Godman once mentioned that an entire documentary should be made about him. Nisargadatta was at Maurice's bedside when he left the body in 1976.
Thank you so much for this background on the remarkable Maurice Frydman-without him Nisargadatta’s teachings would have been lost to the English speaking world. And all that work recording everything. Such devotion. I am forever grateful.
Try comparative reading of Easwaran and Prabhavananda. You'll get the true essence. And a spiritual orgasm. BUY PRABHAVANANDA.
Thank you for the recommendation.
🙏 Thank you, thank you Peter-ji for those very enlightening videos on Sri Nisargadatta wisdom. Not for the novice spiritual searchers though, more for the intermediate ones I reckon. Do you think that his teachings could have been misinterpreted a bit and help to start what we call now Neo-advaita movement, with the likes of Tony Pearson, Jim Newman etc... Have a listen to Jim, he is quite humoristic without even trying (supposedly 😁)... I am avidly waiting for your next video. I love you man. Many pranams to you 🙏 Tat twam asi 🙏 📿
P. S. :... "Iove you man" for sharing your knowledge and wisdom so we can understand better and make progress on the spiritual path thanks to your selfishness devotion towards the truth and fellow humans ( By their fruits, we shall know them) . Also, I did hand write all your notes, I hope you don't mind. 😊
Of course I don't mind...all of this is given freely. None of it is mine...we're all just passing it along.
Dear Peter ji, you are one person I so much wish to learn from and emulate. I hope to listen to each of your 8 parts with great attention and apply the wisdom to my life. Thank you for sharing.
You are too kind. I’m so glad this work has value for you. 🙏🏼
Thank you Peter~
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i’ve been fascinated with the concept of maya since the passing of my childhood dog named maya after a singer with similar a name. that event was an awakening in my early adult years. i’ve recently lost a cat named cosmo. it all comes together
@@gnomefuel Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼😢
I've loved this series! ❤ I've been listening each time you go through a bit more of the book, feels like a journey. I hope you can do another series like this soon... Namaste 🙏
@@byebyefeather Thank you so much for sticking with me through the entire series. Awesome! 🙏🏼
Hi Peter, this talk blew my mind, I'm definitely going to buy your book! ❤
Wonderful! Do you mean my book, or "I Am That?" Maybe get them both... Thank you!
@@PeterBolland, your book. I've already read I am that are times, and I consider him my main teacher.
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Thank you Peter for sharing! Enjoyed your presentation and insight of this book. I hope the algorithm picks your channel up and skyrockets it. You truly deserve it. You’re our KZread Guru. (not like sadguru tho lol) Appreciate you sharing your knowledge view and eloquent speaking style!
Thank you so much Rob for that kind assessment of this work. I really appreciate it!
Hi Prof Bolland. Thank you for the satsangs.
It truly, honestly is my pleasure. This is so fun!
Been following this series of videos every night for the past week and have tried to adjust my thought patterns to better understand. Part 7 today reminds me of a D.H.Lawrence quote that I have stored away, but come back to time and time again. "Sometimes snakes can’t slough. They can’t burst their old skin. Then they go sick and die inside the old skin, and nobody ever sees the new pattern. It needs a real desperate recklessness to burst your old skin at last. You simply don’t care what happens to you, if you rip yourself in two, so long as you do get out." Anyway looking forward to part 8.Thank you fpr being such a great teacher Peter! D. H. Lawrence
@@carlasweet5049 Thank you so much for sticking with the whole series! It is definitely a stretch trying to understand nonduality. That snake analogy is apt. Great quote. 🙏🏼
Well done! 👏
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Peter, I need your guidance. Nisargadatta said:"Do what you believe in and believe in what you do" Fine, but could it a dangerous statement , if you are misguided, delusional like a guy say... Hitler(extreme example) or so so many others believing strongly that they are right and serving a right cause? Am I going astray and didn't understand anything? You know the mind/ego trick us into false beliefs? How can we have the right discernment to see correctly? Maybe only after years of spiritual practice or sadhanas? Thanks. 💜
You have raised a very important question. And I agree with you--without the proper preparation and context, this teaching could easily be misunderstood as, "Follow every blind and ignorant urge, no matter how dangerous and destructive to others or oneself." Which is obviously not what Nisargadatta has in mind. He is, again and again, pointing to a simple, natural, almost naive innocence, as opposed to overthinking. His statement is medicine for the disease of believing that the mind can solve all of our problems. Instead, he's arguing that we will make better choices when we act from the "I Am" deep within, not the surface mind. The problem with any medicine, however, is in getting the dosage wrong, or misusing it. Hope that helps.
@@PeterBolland Thank you for your reply, yes I know, I was playing the devil's advocate kind of thing. But what can be dangerous is when we believe strongly our own thoughts and opinions, ideas we can become fundamentalist. Fundamentalist Christians, Buddhists, Scientists, Atheists, Psychologists etc... No matter how strongly our perspective and beliefs, they are always other point of views. And like Bruce Lee said: "Be like water" After all, we will never grasp completely God or Brahman, being beyond time, space and object and experience . It is beyond our mind/intellect. All religions point us to the same direction, but all have flaws. With metta 🙏 💜 Going to listen to #8 video soon. 😊
After watching this series I ordered a book! Thanks for introducing me to this gem “ I’m That”
@@srikumarrangarajan3927 That’s wonderful! I’ve been reading I Am That for 35 years-it’s fresh every time I pick it up. 🙏🏼
@@PeterBolland I finished reading Eknath Eshwarans Upanishad after watching your video and now I’ll start “ I’m That” Thanks a lot🙏🏽
@@srikumarrangarajan3927 Perfect