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What is Kashmir Shaivism?
Finally it is time to talk about the tantric tradition of non-dual Kashmir Shaivism, as well as some of its representatives like the great Abhinavagupta. Music by: Filip Holm Banaras Baba & Kolkata Kid Pawan Krishna Palace on Wheels Sources
Islamic Pacifism in West Africa
The concept of "jihad" in Islam is often oversimplified, and in this episode we explore one example of a "pacifist" tradition within Islam assoicated with Salim Suwari and the Suwarian tradition. Sources/Suggested Reading: • Babou, Cheikh A
Islamic Non-Dualism: The Sufi Poetry of al-Shushtari
This episode is a sort of remake of an earlier one I did on al-Shushtari a few years back, with some added content. Join me as we explore on of the most fascinating Sufi poets in history. Translations of poems and the Baghdad Treatise are f
The Gospel of Mary - A Lost Gnostic Text?
We celebrate Easter by looking at one of the most interesting non-canonical texts from the early development of Christianity. Sources/Suggested Reading: • Asgeirsson, Jon (2005). "Thomasine Traditions in Antiquity The Social and Cultural Wo
What is Ramadan?
In this episode, I share some thoughts about the month of Ramdan, its basic features and some perspectives from scholars on the philosophy behind it. #Ramdan #Islam #Fasting Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more informatio
Pythagoras & The Music of the Spheres
We continue our exploration of Pythagoreanism by diving into the music of the spheres, and how this idea has influenced thinkers across history. Sources/Recomended Reading: • Cooper, John M. (ed.) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Pu
Neoplatonism in Islamic Thought
It's time to talk about a few ways that Neoplatonic ideas have shown up in the history of Islamic thought. Sources/Recomended Reading: • Adamson, Peter (ed.) (2005). "The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy". Cambridge University Press
What is Neoplatonism?
Sources/Recomended Reading: • Cooper, John M. (ed.) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Publishing Company. • Dillon, John (1996). "The Middle Platonists". Bristol Classical Press. • Gerson, Loyd P. (ed.) (2019). "Plotinus: The Enneads
What is the Gospel of Judas?
Sources/Recomended Reading: • Asgeirsson, Jon (2005). "Thomasine Traditions in Antiquity The Social and Cultural World of the Gospel of Thomas". Brill. • Brakke, David (2012). "Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity". H
What is Shia Islam? - The Isma'ilis
In this second part in our series about Shia Islam, we explore the esoteric Isma'ilis, their history and Neoplatonist-influenced theology. Thanks to Dr. Khalil Andani for the help. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Khalil
