• E17 - The Third Poison - Overcoming Ignorance

  • Apr 12 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast

E17 - The Third Poison - Overcoming Ignorance

  • Summary

  • We're thrilled to share with you the latest journey of spiritual exploration in our Game of Zen podcast. Enlightenment seekers like yourself won’t want to miss Episode 17, titled "The Third Poison - Ignorance," where our hosts delve deep into one of the greatest barriers on the road to awakening.

    Scott and Paul skillfully navigate through the murky waters of ignorance. As they discuss the impact of not knowing, the dangers of inner turning away, and the perils of a lack of awareness, they lay bare the impact on our self-awareness and compassion for others’ suffering. This conversation is especially pertinent in today's fast-paced world where ignorance can easily take root.

    00:00 Ignorance key teaching in Buddha's philosophy.

    04:48 Meditation leads to self-understanding and understanding others.

    07:50 Levels of ignorance and developing a richer understanding.

    12:10 Navigating entrepreneurship requires humility, adaptability, and decision-making.

    14:52 Ego creates defenses, distorts reality, justifies ignorance.

    18:47 Media ecosystem includes disinformation, deepfakes, reality questioning.

    23:40 Continually open yourself to new experiences.

    25:43 Foolishness brings wisdom and humility in life.

    30:14 Questioning biases, embracing change, opening eyes to suffering.

    32:24 Awareness of physical health is often ignored.

    35:03 Psychedelics can open windows of awareness.

    39:25 Endless path of learning and growth.

    43:51 Offering deep dive work in vows and self.

    45:02 Exploring Zen Buddhism's impact on work and life.

    Game of Zen links:

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-of-zen/id1700988890

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bjnPE66RC1bCL6h7i68jt?si=184f256fd76342e3&nd=1

    Podcast Landing Page: https://game-of-zen.captivate.fm/

    You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJ2A-vZkd5ba7bW_8KNFgdkXiSfQh_xv

    Paul Agostinelli

    Zen@Work: https://www.zenatwork.org/

    Zen@Work Today: https://zenatwork.substack.com/

    Email: GameofZenpodcast@gmail.com

    #GameOfZen #NobleTruths #entrepreneurship

    #Buddhism #Mindfulness

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