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Ep144: Hardcore & The Body in Spiritual Practice - Guo Gu 2
In this interview I am once again joined by Guo Gu, Chan Buddhist teacher, author, and scholar of Buddhism.Guo Gu describes how ongoing bullying and violent confrontations as a teenager led him to fo…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Ep142: Science & the Enlightened Self - Dr Jud Brewer, Shinzen Young, C Fasano, & Dr Sanguinetti
Dr Jud Brewer - pioneering psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times best-selling author - returns to once again join the ongoing conversation featuring: - Shinzen Young, meditation teacher …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Steve James Interviewed by James Tran
I was recently interviewed by James Tran on a variety of interesting topics. ... 00:00 - About Guru Viking Podcast 05:03 - Catholic altar boy and martial arts 07:50 - Steve’s father 12:05 - Early …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ep141: Demystifying Awakening - Stephen Snyder
In this episode I am once again joined by Stephen Snyder, meditation teacher, author, and the first non-monastic Western man to master the virtuoso-level shamata meditation system of Pa Auk Sayadaw. …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ep140: Quest for A Life of Meaning - Ralph White
In this interview I am joined by Ralph White holistic learning pioneer, international speaker on cultural transformation and the history of the Western tradition, and co-founder of the New York Open …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ep139: Peace Magic - Dr Thomas Clough Daffern 2
In this interview I am joined by Dr Thomas Clough Daffern philosopher, educator, peace activist, and peace officer for the Council of British Druid Orders. Most widely known as a peace activist and a…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ep138: Trained as a Nun - Beth Upton
In this interview I am joined by Beth Upton, a meditation teacher, ex-nun, and student of renowned meditation master Pa Auk Sayadaw. Beth reveals why reading economics at Cambridge caused her to frac…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Ep137: Kundalini Awakening - Tara Springett
In this episode I am joined by Tara Springett, a Buddhist psychotherapist who specialises in treating Kundalini Syndrome. Tara recounts emerging from a troubled childhood to experience her first of …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Ep136: Meeting of the Dharmas - Daniel Ingram & Delson Armstrong
In this episode I host a dialogue between Daniel Ingram and Delson Armstrong. Daniel Ingram is an independent Buddhist writer, author of ‘Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha’, and co-founder o…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Ep135: How To Wake Up - Dhammarato (Bonus episode)
In this bonus episode, I am once again joined by Dhammarato – a lineage teacher in the Thai Buddhist tradition who is known for his unique, 1-1 teaching style conducted over Skype. This footage was …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago