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Ep273: Spirit Conjuration - Dr Ben Joffe
In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Ben Joffe, anthropologist and scholar practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Dr Joffe leads a deep dive into the Western magickal tradition of spirit conjur…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep272: Mystical Path of Sufism - Professor William Rory Dickson
In this episode I am joined by Dr. William Rory Dickson an associate professor of Islamic Religion and Culture at The University of Winnipeg and author of “Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi P…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep271: Zen Confessions - Brad Warner & Shozan Jack Haubner
In this episode, I host a dialogue between Brad Warner, Zen teacher, Youtuber, and best-selling author of “Hardcore Zen”; and Shozan Jack Haubner, ex-Zen Monk, Youtuber, and prize winning author of t…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep270: Wandering Monk - Jina Kusala
In this episode, filmed on location in Kathmandu, Nepal, I am joined by Jina Kusala, originally from Norway and now a wandering Theravada monk. Jina tells the story of his traumatic childhood, the m…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep269: When Qigong Goes Wrong - Damo Mitchell
In this episode I am once again joined by Damo Mitchell author, teacher, and student of the internal arts of Asia including Tai Chi and Daoist Inner Alchemy. Damo draws on his background in the qi ar…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Ep268: Sitting with Terror - Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron
In this episode I am joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications. Khandro Kunzang recalls her childhood samadhi exper…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Ep267: American Chan Master - Gilbert M Gutierrez
In this episode I am joined by Gilbert M Gutierrez, Chan Buddhism teacher and a dharma heir of Master Sheng Yen. Gilbert recounts his early childhood mystical and meditation experiences, his deep-div…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Ep266: Meeting of Masters - Guo Gu & Meido Roshi
In this episode, I host a dialogue between Guo Gu, Chan Buddhist teacher and scholar and author of ‘Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening’, and Meido Roshi, Rinzai Zen Abbot …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Ep265: Occult Experiments - Duncan Barford
In this episode I am joined by Duncan Barford, occult practitioner, counsellor, and author of ‘Occult Experiments in the Home’. Duncan discusses his own journey into the occult including reality-bend…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Ep264: Vajrayana & Performance Art - Naljorma Tsül'dzin
In this episode, filmed on location in Boudhanath, Kathmandu, I am joined by Naljorma Tsül'dzin, an internationally acclaimed performance artist and ordained apprentice in the Aro gTer sect of Tibeta…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago