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Pluralism, Generosity, and Imagination. The podcast of the Unitarian Church of South Australia.

  1. 8 FEB

    The Four Agreements

    This week, Kris invited Sean Ahmed-Lewis to give the address on the topic of "The Four Agreements", a book written by Don Miguel Ruiz based on Toltec wisdom. The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, Always Do Your Best. Sean gives a perceptive and inspiring explanation of how these practices can help people of any faith (or none) live a happier and more compassionate life.

    37 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Letting Go

    We unwittingly accept the illusion of confinement and heavy imposition by others, which is why 'letting go' brings such lightness and joyous freedom. Here, Kris explores the nuances of letting go and offers helpful suggestions on why and how to go about it.

    24 min

  3. 28 JAN

    Who Are You?

    Today Kris suggests that our identity is not something we discover, but is something we are continually choosing. Jungian psychology and Buddhism both provide a framework for thinking about the illusive concept of our 'self'. Beyond all our labels and expectations there is freedom for those who seek it.... freedom to act from a place of reason and compassion.

    24 min

  4. 21 JAN

    Death Grants Three Wishes

    Being granted three wishes is a recurring motif in the stories of many cultures. Here, Kris recounts a sacred story from the Hindu tradition in which the god of Death graciously grants three wishes to a boy who is wise beyond his years. His wishes are a refection of the best qualities of humanity - a yearning for good relationships with others and for spiritual development, rather than for material gain or sensory pleasures. If you were face-to-face with death, what would you wish for?

    26 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Rebellion Against Learning

    'You are not the person you were told you have to be' In this week's service, SA Unitarians President, Aaron Poeze reflects on learning - good and bad - and unlearning, which can sometimes be very good! In your journey through life and in your exploration of spirituality, what will you choose to 'unlearn'?

    24 min

  6. 5 JAN

    Beginnings

    This week, to mark the New Year, SA Unitarian member Brendan offers a contemplative service on the topic of beginnings. Change can be difficult, but this collection of readings, offered together with a guided meditation, may inspire you to start the new year afresh.

    16 min

  7. 23/12/2025

    Summer Solstice

    Kris leads a service reflecting on the triumph of light over darkness at solstice time, as well as the darkness Australia is dealing with in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.

    24 min

  8. 15/12/2025

    The Bhagavad Gita

    This week, Kris speaks of the Bhagavad Gita, a ancient, sacred Hindu story. The story relates how the the God Krishna councils a mortal hero, Arjuna, as he hesitates before heading into battle. Aldous Huxley believed that the Bhagavad Gita contains a "perennial philosophy" that has value to all humanity. Here, Kris explains how the five main ideas presented by Krishna can be of huge value to us all as we search for fulfilment in life.

    23 min
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Pluralism, Generosity, and Imagination. The podcast of the Unitarian Church of South Australia.

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  • Creator
    SA Unitarians
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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