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Josh + Terry Summers द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Josh + Terry Summers या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal
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The Spirituality of Democracy | Miles On The Path

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Josh + Terry Summers द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Josh + Terry Summers या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal

Join Our Election Session Livestream, November 5, 7pm EST – Root deep in your spiritual values as we face the most consequential election of my life. When you join our Newsletter, we will send you a link for the Zoom event a day and then an hour before.

Join Josh + Terry’s Newsletter: Yin + Yang elements of Yoga, Energy Medicine, meditation and beyond.

See you then and enjoy this preview of our Election Day Conversation.

Summary

In this conversation, Josh Summers and Miles Sherts delve into the intricate relationship between spirituality and democracy, exploring how practices like meditation can inform our understanding of democratic engagement. They discuss the role of ego in personal relationships and political dynamics, the historical context of Buddhism in political landscapes like Burma, and the importance of personal experiences in navigating political tensions. The dialogue emphasizes democracy as a spiritual practice that requires ongoing effort and awareness, particularly in the face of polarization and conflict.

Miles Sherts: https://www.practicalpresence.org/

Books by Miles: Conscious Communication, The Tyranny of the Ego, Human Nature

Takeaways

  • Democracy and meditation both require constant practice and effort.

  • Ego can hinder both personal relationships and democratic engagement.

  • The political landscape of Buddhism in places like Burma is complex and nuanced.

  • Personal experiences can shape our understanding of political tensions.

  • Democracy should be viewed as a spiritual practice that fosters inclusion.

  • Navigating political polarization requires empathy and open-heartedness.

  • The practice of democracy involves recognizing our shared humanity.

  • Ignoring the outside world can detract from our spiritual practice.

  • Emotional responses to political events can be integral to our practice.

  • Healing in a polarized environment requires understanding and connection.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Spirituality and Politics

10:06 Emotions and Spiritual Practice in Political Contexts

15:00 Democracy as a Spiritual Practice

21:54 The Challenge of Inclusivity in Democracy

22:52 The Intersection of Democracy and Meditation

25:46 Ego and Relationships: A Deeper Connection

28:58 Personal Stories: Bridging Political Divides

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Josh + Terry Summers द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Josh + Terry Summers या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal

Join Our Election Session Livestream, November 5, 7pm EST – Root deep in your spiritual values as we face the most consequential election of my life. When you join our Newsletter, we will send you a link for the Zoom event a day and then an hour before.

Join Josh + Terry’s Newsletter: Yin + Yang elements of Yoga, Energy Medicine, meditation and beyond.

See you then and enjoy this preview of our Election Day Conversation.

Summary

In this conversation, Josh Summers and Miles Sherts delve into the intricate relationship between spirituality and democracy, exploring how practices like meditation can inform our understanding of democratic engagement. They discuss the role of ego in personal relationships and political dynamics, the historical context of Buddhism in political landscapes like Burma, and the importance of personal experiences in navigating political tensions. The dialogue emphasizes democracy as a spiritual practice that requires ongoing effort and awareness, particularly in the face of polarization and conflict.

Miles Sherts: https://www.practicalpresence.org/

Books by Miles: Conscious Communication, The Tyranny of the Ego, Human Nature

Takeaways

  • Democracy and meditation both require constant practice and effort.

  • Ego can hinder both personal relationships and democratic engagement.

  • The political landscape of Buddhism in places like Burma is complex and nuanced.

  • Personal experiences can shape our understanding of political tensions.

  • Democracy should be viewed as a spiritual practice that fosters inclusion.

  • Navigating political polarization requires empathy and open-heartedness.

  • The practice of democracy involves recognizing our shared humanity.

  • Ignoring the outside world can detract from our spiritual practice.

  • Emotional responses to political events can be integral to our practice.

  • Healing in a polarized environment requires understanding and connection.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Spirituality and Politics

10:06 Emotions and Spiritual Practice in Political Contexts

15:00 Democracy as a Spiritual Practice

21:54 The Challenge of Inclusivity in Democracy

22:52 The Intersection of Democracy and Meditation

25:46 Ego and Relationships: A Deeper Connection

28:58 Personal Stories: Bridging Political Divides

  continue reading

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