The DPO Project

Reality, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh discuss what it means to be rooted in reality.   As an experiment, Zi spent the week reading different articles and studies just to see where humanity is at.  What he realized is we are further and further away from reality.  Using the example of the placebo effect, Zi shares that often times during those trials individuals who received the placebo still do better because they believe they will.  The reason that same experiment falls flat with animals, is because animals are rooted in the present.  Though we have similar DNA make up, how we perceive the world is far different.  How do we stay rooted in this reality?

The Pause, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh discuss the difference between responding and reacting.  The hindrance to action is hesitancy.  If there is no clarity of movement, then the response will be delayed.  They discuss why this can work in your favor.  When there’s stillness, there is clarity.  They talk about how news outlets use this strategy to maintain a herd mentality.  The guys discuss why that’s detrimental to our overall health.

Abundance Mindset, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh welcome Kiazi to the podcast.  Kiazi is Zi's nephew and is a drummer in the family's music company.  They explore relationships and what makes one sustainable.  They discuss the role of couples therapy, self-discipline, and knowing your needs before committing to a life partner.  Communication is key but also it's your mindset.  Zi shares his insight and experiences of maintaining life-long friends and relationships. 

Constancy, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vin discuss how life is constant while death is finite.  Zi shares his experience of being with people in their final moments in this physical plane.  The process is always the same.  "The physical body is just the stinky bag our souls live in,"  Zi says in reference to what Buddha once told his students.  While much remains a mystery in the afterlife, one thing that is certain is this life is all we have.  The guys ask themselves what it means to fully live, and if so many are afraid of death, are they living at all?

Courtesy, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh explore the current socioeconomic landscape and how it's missing courtesy.  Zi uses the example, "Happy Traveler" any why people who are courteous tend to be good travelers.  They suggest that our current society does not value courtesy, but instead greed.  We will continue living in these uncertain circumstances that lead to violent mass events until we begin to extend courtesy.  What does it take?

Hard Love, Easy Love By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh explore the different expressions of love.  Zi talks about divine love, and how the yogis approach unconditional love.  It’s a hard practice because it means you still must love something even when it’s not easy.  They use nationality as a reference point and how people can love their country despite knowing that the country doesn’t love them back.  We see this play out in relationships all the time when partners say, “I love you when…”  It’s a sacrifice to love someone when things aren’t easy, but that’s the deepest form of love and will carry you through hardships.

What Are We Here For? By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh ask themselves, “what are we here for?”  Currently, oil prices are skyrocketing, a pandemic is still going on, and political unrest continues to cause global upheaval.  For the average individual, it's becoming increasingly hard to navigate the world's increasing costs.  They discuss what they think the priority should be and why focusing on overall health is the best thing you can do. 

What Works For You, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh explore the different perspectives of events ranging from the war in Ukraine, gender rights, and buddhism.  They ask each other why people go a long with herd mentality, when we live in a time where there's such a broad range of humanity.  Ultimately, Zi explains why "Know Thyself" is such a key principle in a lot of the oldest philosophies.  

Living Your Truth, by Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh discuss why living your truth ultimately leads to liberation.  What keeps us back?   Being afraid of how we’ll be perceived by the world around us can dictate how we express ourselves.  Zi and Peace share stories from their personal lives that led them to finally embracing their truth.  Once they addressed the root of their obstacles, they rocketed forward in all of their endeavors.  Knowing yourself is key and has been shared in numerous philosophical writings from all over the world.  What does it take? Zi and Vin ask themselves that same question.

Rope-A-Dope, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh discuss the current socioeconomic landscape and response to the developing war in Ukraine and Russia.  The term "rope-a-dope" is a boxing strategy that Muhammed Ali used in a match against George Foreman.  Essentially, Ali trained himself to sustain multiple blows at a time in order to build up his endurance.  This would allow the opponent to exhaust themselves first.  They discuss how this strategy can be effective in daily life and how we communicate with the world around us.