The DPO Project

Pillars of Gratitude, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh pick up where they left off only this time, they offer up solutions and philosophies that serve as an anchor during chaotic times.  This episode we focus on gratitude and why it's the main pillar of contentment.  Gratitude puts us in the present immediately.  We don't express it enough with our loved ones, and that's becoming problematic in our relationships.  Master Zi shares his insight on gratitude and how it helps us become more resilient. 

Threshold of Humanity, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh introduce part one of a two part conversation that is very concerning to them.  They discuss the underlying mental health issue that is becoming more and more common, especially in crowded cities.  Resiliency is key to maintaining our cool during times of high stress, but with the current upswing in violence across the country, we ask, "what is our threshold for humanity?" This week in LA we've seen two fatal shootings due to road rage in just 2 days.  The guys discuss current events such as the choking death of a homeless man in New York City, the shooting of a teenage turning around in a driveway in Texas, and more. 

The Slow Drip of Death, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue the conversation about recent research and revelations in neuroscience.  This title seems dramatic, but that's because the research regarding cognitive function is finally sounding the alarm on why current health trends have devastating long term effects.  The slow drip of death is stress that accumulates over time and begins to wear out different parts of the brain. Science is finding the connection between early life trauma, and it's impact on brain development.  Master Zi shares what he's found in his research and why it's important for everyone no matter the age to take of their brain health and manage stress.

Fluid Thinking, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss new research and revived information from the world of neuroscience.  The most alarming trend is the number of younger people experiencing Alzheimers and other cognitive impairing diseases.  Signs of brain deterioration can begin in the 30s and 40s, which means it is no longer an old age disease. Master Zi shares what that looks like for younger generations and for those who wish to navigate around this phenomenon.  

The Meaning of Buddha, by Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore the meaning of Buddha and the many ways we see this teaching expressed today.  Master Zi shares his personal stories of how certain family members or athletes display this path daily.  Buddha understood the importance of duty and spoke of fulfilling your duties without seeking validation.  The path to buddhahood is available to all of this because it isn't a person, it's a teaching. So, what are our main hindrances to accepting this teaching and following this path?

Unsolicited Devotion, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the concept that the first definition of love meant unsolicited devotion.  This meaning has been lost in this current society because somewhere along the way love and relationships have become transactional.  As we steer farther and farther away from this idea, we find that our overall health declines.  The guys discuss this topic after Vin’s family trip to their homeland in India, where Vin witnessed his father’s genuine love and devotion for their family.  Master Zi shares his insight on those who taught him the medicine that is unconditional love.

What the World Needs Now, By Master Zi

This week Master Zi and Caitlin discuss what's really important in life, which is being in the now.  Vindesh is on vacation in India and having a great time with his family in their homeland.  The experiences they make there will definitely be life long memories.  Memories are all we have at the end, and that's why Master Zi has a special message he'd like to share on this podcast.  Our community member, Peace, lost his brother to cancer recently and while Master Zi only knew him a short time, he taught him a lot about how to live a good life.  If there is anything that could help this world now, the anti-dote to the chaos, it's love.  Master Zi shares his insight on the transiency of life and why Patanjali always said "do it now" at the beginning of the Yoga Sutras.

The News, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the news cycle and how it doesn't always benefit us.  Vindesh reads from The Mahabharata, a Vedic philosophic text from thousands of years ago.  The Mahabharata is an epic.  The stories are timely in the sense they reflect the human condition, which honestly hasn't changed that much.  We still have petty wars, famine, kings, and despite having access to knowledge and enlightenment, we're still choosing the former.  We explore how this ancient text parallels our experience today as well as the omens we've been given to better understand the human condition and have soul growth. 

The Petty Dictator, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss current pop-culture trends and why mass censorship is ruining relationships.  The petty dictator is the voice within that chimes when you feel like you need to police other people’s opinions and thoughts.  We look at why entitlement stifles growth and why the search for inner peace will lead you way from inner peace.  The guys also give their take on Chris Rock's new comedy "Selective Outrage."   Zi asks, "what happened to live and let live?"

Causality, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why it's important to understand cause and effect.  Understanding what caused the event to happen is a key to preventing or being better prepared for it if it happens again.  We see this play out with health all the time.  We know processed foods have additives that aren't beneficial to our health at all, so we see a rise in diabetes.  It doesn't just stop at health, humans can override this mechanism and do all of the time.  Zi and Vindesh explore ways to approach and integrate causality to improve health and well-being.