Come and See: The Path of Direct Experience Across Wisdom Traditions.
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In this episode, we dive into the transformative invitation found across diverse spiritual and philosophical traditions: “Come and see.” From Jesus’ call to his disciples, to the Tantric embrace of the sacred in all things, to Nietzsche’s challenge of revaluing all values, we explore how this call invites us beyond beliefs and doctrines, into direct, lived experience. Drawing on the Yogacara teachings of mind-made reality, the awe-inspired insights of Dacher Keltner, and the mysterious nature of the sacred in indigenous traditions, we uncover a common thread. This invitation is not to observe life from a distance but to fully engage with its complexity and depth—to experience meaning, connection, and truth for ourselves. Join us as we trace how this timeless call echoes through different cultures, philosophies, and paths, showing us that true wisdom lies not in theoretical knowledge but in a life fully lived.
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