Can a "Bear of Very Little Brain" be a spiritual master? Benjamin Hoff's The Tao of Pooh brilliantly uses the characters from A. A. Milne’s classic stories to explain the basic principles of Taoism. This episode revisits this charming and accessible book to see how Pooh's simple-minded, accepting nature perfectly embodies the concept of wu wei, while characters like Rabbit and Owl demonstrate the folly of overthinking and cleverness.

What is the purpose of life? According to the Dalai Lama, it is to be happy. In collaboration with psychiatrist Howard Cutler, The Art of Happiness bridges the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism with the findings of modern psychology. This episode explores the Dalai Lama's practical advice on how to train the mind, overcome negative emotions, and cultivate the compassion that is the true source of lasting joy.

"Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves." We dive into the profound and uncompromising teachings of the Indian sage Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj in his book I Am That. This episode grapples with the path of Jnana Yoga and the radical inquiry into the nature of the self. Prepare to have your most fundamental assumptions about who you are be challenged and dissolved.