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Back to EpisodesFrank Yang: Ego Death, Consciousness, Vipassana
Episode 137
Published 3 years ago
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In this episode Curt talks with Frank Yang, a multidisciplinary artist and mentor, about ego death, the nature of consciousness, and the practice of Vipassana meditation. Frank shares insights from his background in bodybuilding, creative arts, and mindfulness, offering guidance on achieving inner peace and purposeful living.
- 00:00:00 - Who is Frank Yang?
- 00:01:41 - Fundamental nature
- 00:03:31 - Emptiness of consciousness
- 00:08:37 - Continuity and liberation
- 00:13:42 - No objective in consciousness
- 00:15:24 - Are we fragments of one consciousness?
- 00:18:59 - Immortality inevitable
- 00:20:27 - Esoteric value of science
- 00:32:52 - Ancient meditation protocols
- 00:41:38 - UFO question
- 00:43:40 - Depersonalization dangers
- 00:47:02 - Thoughts on Leo Gura
- 00:52:02 - Buddhism and Hinduism
- 00:56:15 - Body training = mind training
- 00:59:17 - Definition of Enlightenment
- 01:02:51 - Is Frank enlightened?
- 01:05:56 - Structure of reality
- 01:15:06 - Importance of a guru
- 01:19:34 - Everything as music
- 01:24:23 - Advice for wisdom seekers
- 01:29:36 - Fundamental aspect of consciousness
- 01:40:15 - Overcoming conditioning
- 01:49:30 - From stream entry to Arahant
- 02:00:20 - Knowing you are at the top
- 02:02:53 - Greatest teacher in Vipassana
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- 00:00:00 - Who is Frank Yang?
- 00:01:41 - Fundamental nature
- 00:03:31 - Emptiness of consciousness
- 00:08:37 - Continuity and liberation
- 00:13:42 - No objective in consciousness
- 00:15:24 - Are we fragments of one consciousness?
- 00:18:59 - Immortality inevitable
- 00:20:27 - Esoteric value of science
- 00:32:52 - Ancient meditation protocols
- 00:41:38 - UFO question
- 00:43:40 - Depersonalization dangers
- 00:47:02 - Thoughts on Leo Gura
- 00:52:02 - Buddhism and Hinduism
- 00:56:15 - Body training = mind training
- 00:59:17 - Definition of Enlightenment
- 01:02:51 - Is Frank enlightened?
- 01:05:56 - Structure of reality
- 01:15:06 - Importance of a guru
- 01:19:34 - Everything as music
- 01:24:23 - Advice for wisdom seekers
- 01:29:36 - Fundamental aspect of consciousness
- 01:40:15 - Overcoming conditioning
- 01:49:30 - From stream entry to Arahant
- 02:00:20 - Knowing you are at the top
- 02:02:53 - Greatest teacher in Vipassana
SPONSORS:
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