Ep. 525 - The Peaceful Warrior's Path With George Pitagorsky

19/01/2024 1h 6min
Ep. 525 - The Peaceful Warrior's Path With George Pitagorsky

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Episode Synopsis

In a discussion on Buddhism and wellness, author George Pitagorsky joins Raghu to explore his new book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path.

In this episdoe, Raghu and George explore:
George’s history with yoga and meditation
The clear canon of Buddhism and Non-dualism
Compassion beyond the ego
The continuous dance between the relative and the absolute
Cultivating patience
Creating new patterns to replace our habits
Hope in neuroplasticity and changing behaviors
What is behind witnessing
Remaining open to all skillful means
The current suffering in the world
Opportunities to practice self awareness

“Chances are you’re not going to be completely enlightened next week, no matter what you do, though it could happen. So you take on the work of becoming as well as possible. Wellness is the subtitle of this book, and it’s not just about physical wellness. Wellness has got like eight dimensions to it including spiritual, mental, physical, financial, and all of that. Your goal is how can I cultivate wellness, how can I be as well as possible given my condition?” – George Pitagorsky

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