Sunday Talks
Interview with Dr. Jean Houston
This far-reaching interview with author and Human Capacities researcher Dr. Jean Houston explores how we can more fully experience that we are “living in the mind of God” and open to possibility in every aspect of our lives. She talks about how we self-heal and suspend dis-belief in greater possibility. She challenges us to explore what the greater expression for our own life might be and shares an experiential exercise during this interview.
Is It End Times Or A New Earth?
This talk explores the poignant question of what all the present turmoil and instability in our country and the world might lead to, and how we most consciously meet what is happening, day by day. Ram Dass was asked if are we in the age of Aquarius and things are beginning, or a time of Armaggedon, and things are ending, and he answered he didn’t know, but his work he was the same; to quiet his mind, open his heart, and relieve suffering where he found it. We examine skillful means and wisdom teachings that deeply support us in the times we’re in.
The Essential Mindfulness Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh
This talk explores the mindfulness teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, including the Four Mantras of Loving Speech, walking meditation practice, and what it means to be the continuation body of one’s spiritual teacher.
Peggy Rubin speaking on the Powers of Goddess Durga
Founding director of Center for Sacred Theater in Ashland and principle teaching associate for Dr. Jean Houston, Peggy Rubin shares the legendary history of the goddess Durga. The archetype of the Hindu goddess Durga is a powerful goddess riding a lion/tiger who has 10 arms and weapons in each hand that combat the dissolution of dharma, that slay ignorance, darkness and evil in the world. Peggy brings the idea of what these weapons signify for us in our daily life and how we use them to overcome fear, anger and despair.
Finding Courage In Difficult Times
This talk explores how we find the courage to overcome fear and act in alignment with our highest values and deepest heart’s promptings. We explore how seeing ourselves as courageous, remembering our heroes, staying attuned to our highest principles, and not being afraid of making mistakes are four key steps in cultivating courage in daily life. Rev. Kathy shares wonderful true stories of courage and inspiration.
Rev Ruth Kirby on Wisdom from Groundhog Day
Why Ethics Matter
This talk explores how ethical teachings are like a map of how we can live together in this world in a way that creates harmony, justice, mercy, honesty, and humility; a map of how we live together in peace. In the Vedantic scripture the Vivekachudamani it states: “individuals with self knowledge and spiritual freedom are inherently self-examining and ethical.” Another verse says “ethics, freedom and knowledge require each other.” We examine how we might live in this complicated world aligned with our true nature.
Gangaji at UCOA
Gangaji shares with Unity Community of Ashland her experience of meeting her spiritual teacher Papaji, and what is was like when he asked her to teach and share her experience. She describes the silence at the core of your being as something that is never gone, not an object you can lose, but that which in a moment of stopping can be directly experienced. She takes a few questions on the nature of death, and what it is to ‘be unformed’.
The Importance of Sangha
Sunday Talks for 2024 are also available.
Just click the button below: