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Ep357: Zen Is Good For Nothing - Muho
In this episode I am joined by Muho, Sōtō Zen teacher, Youtuber, and previous abbot of Antai-Ji monastery in Japan. Muho recalls the death of his mother when he was 6 years old, his childhood behavioural problems and time in boarding school
Ep356: Awakening to Wholeness - Ken Wilber
In this episode I am joined by Ken Wilber, contemporary philosopher, author, and founder of Integral Theory. Ken recounts his biography and intellectual development including prodigious early reading, major spiritual experiences, and his mo
Ep355: The Accidental Buddhist - Doug Nurnberg
In this episode, filmed in Sarnath, India, I am joined by Doug Nurnberg, a close student of Tarthang Tulku for over 50 years and project manager and board member of the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI). Doug recalls his childh
Ep354: Islamic Mysticism & Tantric Buddhism - Dr Francisco José Luis
In this episode I am once again joined by Dr Francisco José Luis, scholar of Indo-Iranian Studies and Comparative Religion trained at the Sorbonne, Paris and SOAS, London. Francisco shares his research into the links between Indian and Tibe
Ep353: Mysticism and Demonology in Orthodox Christianity - Rebekah Sturgill
In this episode I am once again joined by Rebekah Sturgill, mother, school teacher, and convert to Orthodox Christianity. Rebekah discusses the contemplative methods of Orthodox Christianity; shares one of the tradition’s core practices, th
Ep352: Mahāmudrā of Newar Buddhism - Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya
In this interview, filmed at Oxford University, I am once again joined by Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a 35th generation tantric priest in a centuries old Newar Buddhist family lineage and master of the religious dance tradition of Charya Nri
Ep351: Psychic Entrepreneur - Alana Fairchild
In this episode I am once again joined by Alana Fairchild, spiritual teacher, psychic, and author of the best-selling Kuan Yin Oracle Deck. Alana recalls her spiritual apprenticeship, initial failed attempts to work as a psychic, and what i
Ep350: Contemplative History of Modern Russia - Victor Shiryaev 2
In this episode I am once again joined by Victor Shiryaev a teacher of Buddhist and modern meditation and somatic practices. Victor traces a contemplative history of modern Russia from the days of the esotericism and Orientalism of the Russ
Ep349: Deep Dive Into Magick - Alex W
In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex takes a deep dive into the world of magick to compare esoteric systems from around the world including Western Oc
Ep348: Visions of the Lion-Headed Avatar - Jensen Martin
In this episode, I am joined by Jensen Martin, a scholar-practitioner and PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Jensen recalls how his childhood experiences playing the World of Warcraft and reading fantasy
Ep347: Nurturing the Mind - Dr Nida Chenagtsang & Dr Caroline Van Damme
In this episode I host a dialogue between Buddhist teacher and doctor of Tibetan Medicine Dr Nida Chenagtsang and adult psychiatrist and family and systemic psychotherapist Dr Caroline Van Damme. Drs Nida and Caroline reflect on a half deca
Ep346: Tantric Scholar-Practitioner - Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis, a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra. Christopher recounts his unusual upbringing, early meetings with Osho and Muktananda, early shaktipat experiences,
Ep345: Against the Stream Magick, Awakening, & Crowley - Alan Chapman & Duncan Barford
In this episode I am joined by British occultists, authors, and creative collaborators Alan Chapman and Duncan Barford. Alan and Duncan reflect on their decades of shared magickal practice and creative collaboration. They recall their first
Ep344: Nepali Buddhist Nun - Guruma Dhamma Vijaya
In this episode, filmed on location in Kathmandu, Nepal, I am joined by Buddhist nun Guruma Dhamma Vijaya. Guruma recalls her childhood in Kathmandu Valley, the religious life of her Newar Vajrayāna family, and why she turned to Theravāda B
Ep343: The Mystic Arthur Machen - RB Russell
R.B. Russell, author and founder of Tartarus Press, takes us on a deep dive into the life and works of Welsh author and mystic Arthur Machen. Ray traces the religious life of Machen, his involvement with the occult society the Golden Dawn,
Ep342: Ānāpānassati - Dhammarato
In this 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 conversations conducted with students online. Dhammarato guides us through the Ānāpānassatisut
Ep341: Guru Viking Poetry Stream [Bonus Episode] - John Brehm and Henry Shukman
In this bonus episode, I share with you a Guru Viking remix video created by Zakery Mizell from the Youtube channel Zakery Mizell. Zakery’s channel focuses on knowledge and beauty and he has made several videos commenting on and even remixi
Ep340: Poetry and the Sacred Remix [Bonus Episode] - John Brehm and Henry Shukman
In this bonus episode, I share with you a Guru Viking remix video created by Zakery Mizell from the Youtube channel Zakery Mizell. Zakery’s channel focuses on knowledge and beauty and he has made several videos commenting on and even remixi
Ep339: Christmas & the Winter Solstice - Dr Thomas Clough Daffern
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. Dr Daffern explains the meaning of Christmas and the Winter Solstice, reflects on c
Ep338: Sacred Sufi Music & the Art of Ecstasy - Gerald Ilyas Klawatsch 2
In this episode, I am once again joined by Gerald Ilyas Klawatsch, Sufi musician, music therapist, and founder of the international musical ensemble Ak Pirim. Ilyas presents the sacred music of Sufism, explains its various instruments and p
Ep337: Guru Ghostwriting & Tantric Retreat - Dr Ben Joffe
In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Ben Joffe, anthropologist, occultist, and scholar practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. Ben reveals the industry convention of guru ghostwriting in which spiritual teachers employ one or a team of
Ep336: The Magick of Abramelin - Duncan Barford 3
In this episode I am once again joined by Duncan Barford, occult practitioner, counsellor, and author of “Occult Experiments in the Home”. Duncan begins with an analysis of the 2016 film, “A Dark Song”, which he believes is the most accurat
Ep335: How-to Guide for Awakening & Beyond - Alex W 3
In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex lays out his ideal curriculum of practices to achieve awakening including a full technique sequence, explanation
Ep334: The Dakini’s Journey - Ngakma Yumma Mudra
In this episode I am once again joined by Myriam Szabo, also known as Ngakma Yumma Mudra: dancer, producer, model, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, and founder of the international Danza Duende Network. Ngakma Yumma Mudra recounts the story of
Ep333: Tibetan Healing Massage - Dr Nida Chenagtsang
In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, Buddhist teacher, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, and author of “Tibetan Healing Massage”. Dr Nida reveals the Tibetan art of massage, details its unique characteristics, and show
Ep332: Oxford Librarian of Tibet - Charles Manson
In this episode I join Charles Manson in Oxford, England to visit the Bodleian Library (Oxford University) where he is the specialist librarian for its Tibetan Collections. Charles leads us through the streets of Oxford to visit the old Bod
Ep331: Becoming the Oracle - Alana Fairchild
In this episode I am joined by Alana Fairchild, spiritual teacher, psychic, and author of the best-selling Kuan Yin Oracle Deck. Alana recalls her unusual childhood of Catholicism and folk spirituality, details her training as a psychic, an
Ep330: Questioning the Scientific Study of Tantra - Dr Tawni Tidwell, Dr Michael Sheehy, & Dr Julian Schott
This trialogue continues a series of discussions exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death. Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor o
Ep329: The Western Path - Alan Chapman 2
In this episode I am once again joined by Alan Chapman, British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher. Alan reflects on his search for true awakening, compares the spiritual traditions of the West and the East, and questions the liberal
Ep328: Foundations of Vajrayana - Dr Nida Chenagtsang
In this interview I am once again joined by Dr Nida Chenagtsang, Buddhist teacher, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, and author of "Foundations of Vajrayana”. Dr Nida discusses the foundations of tantric practice, shares the power of its intensiv
