Are we alone on an isolated island of our body and mind? Or are we all connected by an invisible web? Quantum physicist, Dr. Rulin Xiu, reveals recent breakthroughs in quantum science about the connectiveness and oneness of everyone and everything. Social, racial, self-inflicted separation with oneself and others have already caused deep pain, suffering, sickness, difficulties, and challenges for each one of us, for our communities, and for humanity. Understanding and realizing the oneness i ...
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My story is only as good as the people who helped shape it. I'm your host Law. Follow me as I talk with people in my life to hear their incredible stories and I try to help tell my own. Stay connected with me on social media @taosbylaw. I look forward to this part of my story and hope you do too. Thank you, Tommy (@IAMTBG) for my edits. I wouldn't be here without you brobeard. Also, thank you to The Floating Lighthouse (@thefloatinglighthouse) for my intro music. Love y'all! To my listeners. ...
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👋 Welcome to What’s The Point?! The podcast all about Five Element Acupuncture, what it is, how it works & what exactly is the point in doing it?! We believe that Five Element Acupuncture can be misunderstood and underrepresented. So we decided to create this podcast with the intention of providing a better understanding of the many benefits of Five Element treatment and creating more public awareness. Hosted by Ben Worsley (Musician & receiver of Five Element Acupuncture) & Gabriella Doran ...
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The Zen Group of Western Australia was founded in 1983 and is affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Talks by our Zen teachers and Sangha-members can be found here. If you are curious about the Zen Group be sure to visit our home page in the first link below. If you find the podcast useful and would like to help support the recording of these talks please consider making a donation by following the second link and filling out the form.
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 19: Ordinary Mind is the Tao (7 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 18: Dongshan's 3 pounds of flax (6 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 17: The national teacher's 3 calls (5 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Who Am I? A teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (4 March)
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Who Is Hil Skellon?! An Interview With JR Worsley's Daughter
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➕ We have a very special bonus episode for you this season! None other than Hil Skellon, the daughter of JR Worsley and Ben's lovely Auntie, is joining Ben & Gabriella for an exclusive interview. Hil studied under her father JR Worsley at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa in the UK and has been in private practice since 1982.…
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❓This week the question master is you! Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions for us to answer in this special episode. We hope you enjoy it! Support the Show. Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the show: 📰 Subscribe to our Newsletter 🎉 …
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⚖️ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is The Law Of The Five Elements?!' They explore how the elements relate to each other and how they are interconnected through the Sheng & Ke cycles. Support the Show. Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the sho…
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💎 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is Metal?!' They hammer away to get to the core of the subject. They explore the last of the Five Elements, Metal, highlighting its nature and use in the context of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the Show. Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might …
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🌏 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What on Earth is going on?!'...or rather 'What Is Earth?!' They explore this fascinating element from the ground up (or down), discussing the many properties and associations of the Earth element and how it relates to the treatment of Five Element Acupuncture. We hope you enjoy the show! Support the Show. Feel free t…
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🔥 This week, in this fiery episode, Ben asks Gabriella What Is Fire?! Gabriella guides Ben through a spirited discussion on the essence of Fire, its associations with warmth, joy, and love, and its profound influence on human experience, health, wellbeing and how it relates to the practice of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the Show. Feel free to…
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The dharma of memory - Ross Bolleter Roshi's last talk at St Paul's (1 June 2023)
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🪵 This week Ben asks Gabriella What Is Wood?! As winter retreats and nature awakens, Gabriella explains how Wood symbolises the season of Spring, marked by a flurry of activity and growth. Contrary to common belief, Spring doesn't begin on a fixed date but is heralded by the increasing light after the winter solstice, sparking life's resurgence eve…
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The only unchanging law is the law of change - a talk by Ross Bolleter Roshi (4 May 2023)
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A talk by visiting teacher Glenn Wallis Roshi (9 Aug 2023)
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What helps? Mari Rhydwen Roshi (8 June 2023)
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💦 This week Ben asks Gabriella What Is Water?! Listen in as they dive deep into the essence of water and discuss its nature, associations, and significance in traditional Chinese medicine. From the season of winter to the sound of groaning and the emotion of fear, discover the multifaceted aspects of water that shape our lives and well-being. Throu…
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What Are Colour, Sound, Odour & Emotion?!
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🎨 Welcome back to a brand new season of What’s The Point?! In this season, Ben & Gabriella are exploring the Five Elements in depth but first Ben asks Gabriella: What Are Colour, Sound, Odour, and Emotion?! They engage in their signature banter as they discuss the significance of these sensory cues in understanding the body's imbalances. From the s…
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White Rabbit Magic - Mari Rhydwen Roshi (22 Oct 2023)
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Subscriber-only episode ➕ Welcome subscribers and Patrons! This is a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode of "What's The Point?!" Today, we're inviting you behind the scenes for an intimate and informal chat between hosts Ben & Gabriella to round off Season 1 in style. So grab your favourite beverage, cosy up, and join us for an exclusive peek b…
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❓Welcome to a special episode of "What's The Point?!" In this instalment, instead of Ben asking the pesky questions, we're turning the spotlight on you, our valued listeners. Now's it's your turn to have your burning questions answered! Join hosts Ben and Gabriella as they dig into the questions sent in by our dedicated listeners, subscribers & Pat…
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5️⃣ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Are The Five Elements?!' They chat about the Five Elements and how each one has its own unique qualities, most easily recognised in the season of that element. They emphasise that because we're all part of nature, these energies flow in us. Therefore understanding these rhythms is key to our well-being. We all…
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☯️ In this week's episode, Ben asks Gabriella some seriously infuriating questions about the concepts of the Tao, Yin/Yang, and Qi Energy, which form the philosophical background of acupuncture. Gabriella explains that the Tao is indescribable, quoting Lao Tzu's assertion that the eternal Tao cannot be fully understood by humans. The discussion the…
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🆘 In this week's episode How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?!, Ben asks Gabriella about the incredible ways Five Element Acupuncture can change lives. Gabriella shares stories from her 20+ years of professional practice. Patients such as Trevor, who said goodbye to laxatives after decades, and Tina, who found relief from chronic pain in just on…
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💼 This week, Ben asks Gabriella, What's In An Acupuncturist's Toolkit?! Gabriella highlights the characteristics of acupuncture needles, emphasising their fine and solid nature. Gabriella explains the minimal sensation during needling and the technique of brief needle insertion in Five Element Acupuncture. They touch on moxa, a herb used to heat po…
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🪡 In this week's episode What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!, the hosts elaborate further on Five Element Acupuncture, a unique approach to medicine. Ben starts by asking Gabriella about the basics of acupuncture, the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of Qi and restore health. Gabriella, with over 20 years o…
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🦠 In this episode, Ben and Gabriella explore the question "What is Disease?!" They begin by discussing the definition of health, emphasising the multidimensional nature of well-being according to the World Health Organisation. The hosts delve into the concept of spirit, acknowledging its subjective and divisive nature. The conversation then shifts …
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💊 Welcome to this week’s episode “What Is Medicine?!”. This week, Ben asks Gabriella questions around the broad concept of medicine, exploring its different forms and perspectives. They explore the holistic approach of Eastern medicine, highlighting the teamwork between nature, the practitioner, and the patient, particularly in the context of Five …
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👋 Welcome to What's The Point?! The Podcast all about Five Element Acupuncture, what it is, how it works & what exactly is the point in doing it?! We believe that Five Element Acupuncture can be misunderstood and underrepresented. So we decided to create this podcast with the intention of providing a better understanding of the many benefits of Fiv…
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Elements of Zen Practice - a talk by Nick Arnold (2 Feb 2023)
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You Don't Always Get What You Want - a teisho by Ross Bolleter Roshi (10 Dec 2022)
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Bhudda's enlightenment - Ross Bolleter Roshi (8 Dec 2022)
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2023 Opening Ceremony - 108 bells by Paul Wilson (5 Jan)
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2023 Opening Ceremony - words from Ross, Mari & Kathy (5 January)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Dongshan's 5 Ranks - a teisho by Chris Barker Sensei (7 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Dongshan's Gatha of the Essentials - a teisho by Chris Barker Sensei (5 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Wumenguan Case 16: The Sound of the Bell - by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (6 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - What Is Time? (part 2) - a teisho by Ross Bolleter Roshi (7 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - What Is Time? (part 1) - a teisho by Ross Bolleter Roshi (5 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Wumenguan Case 15 Dongshan’s 60 Blows - a teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (4 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - The Illusion Of Separation - a teisho by Ross Bolleter Roshi (3 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Dongshan's 4th rank - a teisho by Chris Barker Sensei (3 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - Wumenguan: Case 1 Zhaozhou’s Dog - a teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (2 Oct)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - An encouragement talk by Kathy Shiels (6 Oct 2022)
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2022 Spring Sesshin - An encouragement talk by Nick Arnold (2 Oct 2022)
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Art & Zen Spirituality - a talk by Phil McNamara (3 Nov 2022)
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Mari Rhydwen Roshi - What is the Self? (29 Oct 2022)
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Ross Bolleter Roshi - Shame & the Zen Way (1 Sept 2022)
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The Dharma of War - a talk by Nick Arnold(25 Aug 2022)
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Ross Bolleter Roshi - Zen Master Mo-Shan (6 Aug 2022)
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Ross Bolleter Roshi - Passions & the Zen Way: Remorse (4 Aug 2022)
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