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Contemplating the Universe: The Art of Formulating a Riddle
58:20 - 1:01:56 (03:36)
This podcast episode encourages listeners to formulate their own riddles that inspire contemplation on the nature of the universe and the balance of life.
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The host challenges the guests to come up with their own versions of Koans, which are riddles that illuminate the truth of the universe.
58:20 - 59:26 (01:06)
Summary
The host challenges the guests to come up with their own versions of Koans, which are riddles that illuminate the truth of the universe.
ChapterContemplating the Universe: The Art of Formulating a Riddle
EpisodeJust Relax
PodcastDistractible
The act of contemplating a simple question about the universe and the individual can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around them, according to Zen philosophy.
59:26 - 1:00:39 (01:13)
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The act of contemplating a simple question about the universe and the individual can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around them, according to Zen philosophy. It involves emptying oneself to be in a constant state of openness and receptivity to new experiences and knowledge.
ChapterContemplating the Universe: The Art of Formulating a Riddle
EpisodeJust Relax
PodcastDistractible
The podcast explores the idea of finding the right balance of relationships in life - not too few and not too many, and the downsides of both.
1:00:39 - 1:01:56 (01:17)
Summary
The podcast explores the idea of finding the right balance of relationships in life - not too few and not too many, and the downsides of both. The speaker uses the analogy of splitting Twizzlers to explain the concept.