Ch. 20: The Path

25/08/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

The path to liberation doesn’t begin with certainty—it begins with a single step.In this episode of Teaching Peace, we explore Chapter 20 of the Dhammapada, where the Buddha invites us to reflect on The Path—not as a fixed road, but as one made by walking. Jason Storbakken traces Siddhartha Gautama’s journey from prince to seeker, from privilege to awakening, and the lessons he discovered in choosing intention over status, and purpose over comfort.This episode explores:How Gautama left behind the path handed to him to discover the one that leads to freedomThe Middle Path—not moderation, but a dynamic third way that resists extremesInsights from Bob Marley, Jesus of Nazareth, and Antonio Machado on the meaning of “the way”How walking the path transforms us—through meditation, intention, and communityThe spiritual and psychological power of holding multiple perspectives with compassionAs Buddha said: “I have walked this path that leads to liberation, and by walking this path I have shown the way.” (v. 275b)🎧 New episodes drop Mondays at 6 AM EST🕊️ Support this journey: www.brooklynpeace.center#TeachingPeace #Dhammapada #ThePath #MiddleWay #LiberationSpirituality #BobMarley #AntonioMachado #JesusSaid #ThirdWay #Mindfulness #TheoryOfMind #SacredPath #WalkingTogether

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