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How Would You Describe a Thunderous Silence?

How would you describe a thunderous silence? According to The Vimalakirti Sutra, a Mahayana Buddhist sutra, a thunderous silence is a silence of enlightenment. In this episode, we take a look at the concept of nonduality and how its mastery can lead to one's enlightenment. Source: The Vimalakirti Sutra Intro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade

Liberalism In Under 5 Minutes

Have you ever wondered why we need to a federal government? What would happen if we got rid of our government? In this episode, we will look at how Thomas Hobbes and John Locke's answers to these questions became know as liberalism. Intro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade

Buddha's Four Noble Truths & The Eightfold Path

Learn about how Buddha discovered happiness and laid a path for others to follow. Source: The Philosophy Book Intro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade

Ronald McNair

Learn about a 9 year old Robert McNair who battled racial discrimination to become one of the first three African American astronauts to leave planet Earth! Source: NPR Intro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade

Thermodynamics In Under 5 Minutes

Learn the basics of thermodynamics in under 5 minutes! Intro Music: On the Verge by Joseph McDade