Episodes
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 10: The Perfected Mind
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In this class, we discuss the Hsin Hsin Ming, an early Chinese text expressing the mindset of Taoism. We continue with Alan Watts' Wisdom of the Fool. We finish with a cliffhanger about the rabbis of the Zohar having a paranormal experience.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Spiritual Psychotherapy: Season 2 Episode 9: Unlocking Hidden Power
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
In this podcast, we begin with the epic of Hanuman and derive the lessons that this story implies about the ego's journey. We end with the Zohar's closing remarks from the Arab Caravaner enlightening the sages R' Abba and R' Elazar.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2: Episode 8: Crossing the River
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
In this episode, we read some sections from Herman Hesse's Siddhartha, reflecting on their significance toward the 'attainment' of enlightenment. We close with the Zohar's discussion of the flow of emanation and Shekhinah's persistence in the face of judgement.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Parashat Vayiggash 2023: From Dreamer to Dream Interpreter
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
In this podcast, we focus on the character arc of Yoseph and his transformation during the last few parshiyyot.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 7: Where the River Meets the Sea
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, we run through a variety of musings, from quotes of Khalil Gibran to Pinocchio. We close with the Zohar's continued discussion between the rabbis and their alleged Arab Taya'a or caravaner.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 6: The Secret Teaching
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this episode, we open with a collection of Zen stories and koans. We finish with the continuation of the Zohar's meditation about Shabbat.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Parashat Vayishlah 2023: The Shadow Element
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
In this podcast, we explore the mystery of who this mysterious "man" was, with whom Yaaqob struggled. We connect this with the timeless advice of Carl Jung.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 5: The Entry Point
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
In this class, we open with some Zen wisdom regarding that which can never be verbalized. We close with the Zohar's discussion of Shabbat and the representation of Shekhinah as a single point within the geometric overlay of the Universe.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Spiritual Psychotherapy Season 2 Episode 4: The Sport of Our Love
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In this episode, we open with a quote from Kabir, continuing then with further study and practice of Zen. We end with the Zohar's readings of the days of Creation leading up to Shabbat.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Parashat Toledot 2023: The Value of Yede Esav
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
In this week's podcast, we discuss the importance of physical might for the sake of preserving spiritual goals.