Listen "Ch. 19: Dharma"
Episode Synopsis
What holds us together when the world feels like it’s falling apart?In this episode of Teaching Peace, we explore Chapter 19 of the Dhammapada, centering on the concept of Dharma—that which upholds. Rooted in the Sanskrit word dhri, Dharma represents both inner discipline and cosmic order. For Buddhists, it is the teaching of the Buddha. For seekers, it is the path to liberation.Jason Storbakken reflects on Dharma’s resonance across traditions—from Torah and Sharia to Gospel and Tao—and how the Wheel of Dharma, much like the turning gears of a bicycle, signifies progress on the spiritual path.This episode explores:Dharma as spiritual gravity—what holds and propels usThe sage who “lives from the heart… beyond good and evil” (v. 267)Parallels with Christian ideas of Alpha and Omega, and MLK’s “arc of the moral universe”The balance between detachment and commitment in the face of sufferingNelson Mandela’s wisdom on sitting with what is—without needing it to be differentWhen we walk the path of Dharma, we move through life with clarity, discipline, and heart—guided by a vision of justice, harmony, and awakening.🎧 New episodes drop Mondays at 6 AM EST🕊️ Support this work: www.brooklynpeace.center#TeachingPeace #Dhammapada #Dharma #SpiritualPractice #WheelOfDharma #LiberationPath #MartinLutherKing #NelsonMandela #AlphaAndOmega #Tao #Gospel #Torah #Sharia #BuddhismAndJustice
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