Listen "Ch. 13: The World"
Episode Synopsis
What world do you call home? In this episode of Teaching Peace, we explore Chapter 13 of the Dhammapada, where the Buddha invites us to “peel away illusory worlds and unveil the ground of being” (v. 169). Through the lens of loka—the Pali word for “world”—we reflect on how worldviews shape our sense of belonging, purpose, and collective liberation.Jason Storbakken draws connections between Buddhist and Christian teachings, linking loka to the Greek oikos (home), Tillich’s “ground of being,” Isaiah’s call for justice, and Dr. King’s moral imperative to resist unjust laws. Across traditions, the message is clear: liberation is not only personal—it’s social, ecological, and cosmic.This episode explores:What it means to live in alignment with the “ground of being”How peeling away illusion reveals truth, connection, and justiceParallels between Buddhist teachings, Hebrew prophecy, and Christian liberation theologyA vision of sacred activism rooted in compassion, resistance, and transformationAs the world groans for redemption, this teaching calls us not to escape the world—but to awaken within it.🎧 New episodes drop Mondays at 6 AM EST🕊️ Support the work: www.brooklynpeace.center#TeachingPeace #Dhammapada #TheWorld #Loka #LiberationTheology #GroundOfBeing #Tillich #MLK #Isaiah #Ecospirituality #SacredActivism #BuddhismAndChristianity #JusticeAndCompassion
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