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E6: Partly Sunny or Partly Cloudy - The importance of seeing clearly
Episode 629th September 2023 • The Game of Zen • Scott Berman and Paul Agostinelli
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In this enlightening episode, hosts Paul and Scott dive deep into the significance of having a clear view of reality and how it relates to our experiences in the world.

Our perception of reality greatly influences our behavior, words, and thoughts. Buddhist teachings highlight that our desires, cravings, judgments, and reactivities often cloud our view of reality, leading to actions and decisions based on an illusory or distorted understanding.

00:01:24 Clear view of reality shapes our actions.

00:04:00 Impermanence, suffering, nirvana, no fixed self.

00:07:54 Robert Aiken emphasized interconnectedness and provisional beliefs.

00:14:09 Being conscious of our intentions drives effectiveness.

00:15:19 Clear, wholesome intentions for maximum positive impact.

00:18:24 Balancing competing initiatives for wholesome, conscious decisions.

00:23:49 Guide empowers self-view and clarifies intentions.

00:24:41 Clarifying intentions and achieving laser focus.

00:28:54 The power of the eightfold path

00:32:08 Manifest inner qualities through intentional visualization.

00:36:58 Exploring Zen Buddhism's transformative influence. Subscribe!

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