► Episode IntroductionToday, we dive deep into a conversation with Igor Kufayev, an artist, author, and spiritual teacher. Igor primarily teaches from the traditions of Kashmir Shaivism and Advaita Vedanta, but his approach is truly integral, drawing upon German existential philosophers, pre-Socratics, Sufism, and the work of Sri Aurobindo.In this two-part deep dive, we explore:Beauty as a path to transformationThe esoteric concept of Spanda in Kashmir ShaivismAscent and descent in the Spiritual Path or KundaliniDevotion on the Spiritual PathWe also discuss Igor's book "Chamatkara: The Hidden Path of Beauty," a must-read for spiritual seekers.What sets Igor apart is his engaged approach to spirituality. He's unapologetic when addressing political polarities, global conflicts, ecological destruction, and other challenges facing humanity - a rare quality in spiritual teachers.Igor's samurai-like energy and teachings have been instrumental in helping many, including myself, break through personal challenges and make necessary life transitions.This conversation is rich with insights drawn from multiple traditions, making complex subjects accessible and profound.Don't miss Igor's upcoming trip to the United States in September. Check the show notes for links to his immersion program. https://igorkufayev.org/product/6-day-immersion-september-2024-in-north-carolina-usa/If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with friends. Potential Paradigms is a labor of love brought to you by a team of four. Your support through our tip jar is greatly appreciated.► Guest Bio & Links- Upcoming Retreat in USA: Don't miss Igor's upcoming trip to the United States in September. Check the show notes for links to his immersion program.https://igorkufayev.org/product/6-day-immersion-september-2024-in-north-carolina-usa/- Connect with Igorhttps://www.youtube.com/@FlowingWakefulnesshttps://www.facebook.com/IgorKufayevVamadeva/https://www.instagram.com/igorkufayev/?hl=en- Book Camatkāra The Hidden Pathhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Camatk%C4%81ra-Hidden-Path-Igor-Kufayev/dp/9464752718https://songpublishing.org/product/camatkara/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🙏 CONNECT with Potential Paradigms *. Tip Jar | paypal.me/PotentialParadigms , Venmo: @Kenan-Azam *. Blog | https://potentialparadigms.com/ *. Listen | iTunes, Spotify, etc links at https://potentialparadigms.com/ *. Newsletter | https://potentialparadigms.com/blog/featured/updates/ ► Episode Introduction Hello friends, welcome to another episode of Potential Paradigms. Have you ever had a moment in your life where your heart's secret desire, your intention, was shockingly met outside in the outer world? Often these are known as meaningful coincidences, where our inner reality of our intention and desire is somehow matched by the outer world. So today we're going to be exploring the topic of synchronicity in this conversation, and, um, it is my. Great joy to have with me a dear friend of mine. Um, it is my great joy to have with me someone I now call a dear friend of mine, Skye Nelson, who is a theoretical physicist, the founder of Synchronicity Institute, and also the author of a few books, including Living in Flow and Leap to Wholeness. What I love about Sky is that firstly, he's a maverick scientist and educator studying a topic such as synchronicity using quantum mechanics. And on the other hand, I studied his book, living in flow, which I cannot recommend. highly enough because not only does it show through quantum physics that we might in fact be living in a responsive universe, we're always having a conversation. So we're never, so we're never really alone. but also he shows a framework through which we can increase the number of meaningful and purposeful events in our life, not just for ourselves, but for the entire collective. So quite an exciting possibility. So, I hope that you'll join us in this conversation and if you like this conversation, please share it with your friends. Lastly, we at Potential Paradigms are now a team of four people and this is a labor of love. Uh, we don't make any money doing this. So, if you'd like to support us, that is highly appreciated. There is a link to a tip jar at the top Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore Preparing for Solar Eclipse 2024, Pisces, & the Promise of Rebirth — insights from Science & Spirituality with Vedic Astrologer and Ayurvedic physician Dhyana Bonnethttps://www.dhyanabohnet.com/about/dh...*. Guest BioDhyana Bonnet - Holistic Wellness Educator and Practitioner Dhyana offers Ayurveda consultations and pulse assessment (Nadi Vignanam). Dhyana loves helping her clients find immediate, intermediate and long term solutions to their health and wellbeing needs. She integrates many holistic modalities, cultivated and woven, embraced and explored since the late 1970s.https://www.dhyanabohnet.com/about/dh...*. Stay connected:- Like us on Facebook:  /  / potentialparadigms - Follow us on Instagram:  /  / potentialparadigms - Website: / https://potentialparadigms.com/blog/f...- Learn More: https://potentialparadigms.com/blog/f...00:00 Welcoming and Introduction03:18 The Significance of Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology in Understanding Celestial Events04:24 The Vedic Perspective on Experiencing Eclipses08:18 Eclipse, Shadow Planets (Rahu & Ketu) & Karma20:23 The Zodiac and Its Role in Astrology20:56 What is the Zodiac?23:32 The Auspicious Nature of the Current Eclipse in Pisces25:27 Mercury Retrograde and Its Effects29:33 The Mythological and Cosmic Significance of Eclipses30:03 Exploring the Cosmic Perspective30:22 The Engineering View on Cosmic Events31:41 The Healing Potential of Cosmic Movements32:09 Cosmic Events and Earthly Changes34:54 The Spiritual Experience of Eclipses37:08 Nature's Response to Cosmic Phenomena39:06 Changing Times - Magnetoperception and study of UFO's 40:22 Tips for Solar Eclipse 46:01 Yogic Chakras and Planets (Nava Grahas)48:55 Embracing the Cosmic Shift: A Time for Healing and Rebirth55:00 Music of the Spheres and Plato - Solar Eclipse56:00 Thank YouChapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Summary:How are the calendar, time and cultural rituals tied to celestial cycles and patterns? Kenan and Joshua journey across philosophical traditions and ancient astronomical views to unveil surprising connections between humanity's chronology and cosmology.A fascinating podcast conversation between Aubrey Marcus and Matias De Stefanos titled "Manifestation Not Working" sparked Kenan's curiosity into exploring how the calendar and cultural rituals connect with natural cycles and manifestation capacities.Listening into origins of words like calendar and hour unveils how early cultures sought to map nature's tempo. But modern disconnections from organic rhythms disturb manifestation capacities. Reclaiming localized, ethical calendars tied to sun, moon and Earth may require remembering wisdoms etched into our lexicon...wisdoms that can inspire once again living joyfully within the cosmos we inhabit.* Key Topics/Words Explored:   Calendar - calends, taxation origins, lunar/solar rhythms   Time - measuring duration, cut up eternity   Etymology - search for origins and stability   Cycles - circadian, seasons, gestation, agriculture   Resonance - consonance, harmony, fractals, holograms   Nature - baseline rhythms, sun, moon, medicine   Traditions - Islamic calls, Vedic meters, astrology   Culture - rituals, food, calendar ceremonies   Technology - printing press, science vs alchemy   Reverence - stewardship, caring beyond self* Learn More https://potentialparadigms.com/blog/uncategorized/playofwords/*Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome03:00 Exploring the Etymology of Etymology05:29 Inspiration: Calendar, Cycles, and Rituals08:57 Humanity's Alignment with Time and Nature13:07 Monocultures and Calendars18:08 Etymology: Dividing or Measuring Time23:27 Etymology: "Harmony" & Fractal Nature of Reality33:48 Cosmos: Indra's Net and Aphrodite's Tapestry39:23 Views, Perspectives, Discernment, "Metis"43:17 Days of the Week46:06 Conclusion: The Importance of Reverence and StewardshipThis episode was inspired by an episode at the Aubrey Marcus Podcast titled, ' Manifestation Not Working? Follow These Guidelines w/ Matias De Stefano ' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxY2LyFJRpAThis podcast's themes are like Aubrey Marcus Podcast, Deja Blu podcast, Andre Duqum's Know Thyself podcast, Beer Biceps Podcast by Ranveer allahbadia, Lakshman Joo Academy and Igor Kufayev. https://www.youtube.com/@UCZFGJ12q6-Jxg7f7-ov3PUA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC604SM0YhltEKZ5hmDs_Gqwhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCOFr2M0innfMCzpMeMQ7zNw https://www.youtube.com/@UC604SM0YhltEKZ5hmDs_Gqw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Description Welcome to a Play of Words podcast series, where we explore the hidden meaning of words using the pathways of language, theology, spirituality, philosophy, culture and much more. I'm your host, Kenan, and I have a love for etymology and philosophy and science. And for this episode I have the pleasure of having with me my dear friend, Joshua Beneventi as a co-host, for episode four of this series. Joshua has a background in anthropology and has a love of philosophy and languages. He speaks around five, if not more languages, including Arabic and Portuguese and studies Sanskrit and has even interfaced with Japanese! ** Word this week So for this week the word that we felt inspired to explore was primarily Dharma and that led us to the word throne. We started to do some detective work on these words and we stumbled across an entire constellation of words, which was invigorating, in terms of seeing the parallels between the word throne and Dharma and other very powerful mystical,, words in various languages, such as the Arabic word ‘Arsh’ or Throne. ** Submit a word or feedback So I hope that the audience finds this enlightening and inspires them to do their own detective and homework on these. Words of common parlance - that is our goal here - that we become educated users of language, which is a spell which we use to morph our perception. So with that being said, we look forward to the comments or any words you like to explore. * Chapters :00 Dhāraṇā to Dharma: The Throne of Eternal Law 00:05 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:33 Exploring the Word 'Dharma' 03:13 Dharma in Different Cultures and Languages 05:31 Dharma in the Context of Yoga and Life 07:00 Dharma in the Bhagavad Gita and Buddhism 08:16 Dharma in Zoroastrianism and Latin 09:26 The Connection Between Dharma and Throne 19:06 Exploring the Word 'Throne' 21:15 Throne in Different Cultures and Languages 25:25 The Connection Between Throne and Dharma 37:16 Conclusion: The Interplay of Dharma and Throne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Guest Bio and LinksYasuhiko Genku Kimura is an expert in facilitating such a leap and transformation through the innovative use of the Zen-inspired Socratic method designed to produce breakthrough thought and insight.Website: https://genkuworld.com/Courses: https://genkuworld.com/genkucourses/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DOGENKUYasuhiko Genku Kimura is a philosopher, independent scholar, former ordained Zen Buddhist priest, consultant and advisor to leaders in business, science, and cultural organizations. Over a quarter century he has developed and delivered hundreds of innovative, custom-made individual and corporate transformational programs. Mr. Kimura has been called “a philosopher of change” by his peers and acknowledged as one of the most original and visionary thinkers and theorists in the field of integral philosophy. He is recognized for his ability to integrate advanced Western scientific thought with the intuitive wisdom of Eastern philosophic traditions to bring about profound change in the way in which people be and think.* Episode Mentions and Summaryhttps://potentialparadigms.com/blog/episodes/the-art-of-spiritual-imagination-a-visionarys-guide-to-humanitys-quantum-shift/* DescriptionWelcome to a very special episode of Potential Paradigms. This episode is about the future of humanity and the apocalyptic crisis that we as a civilization find ourselves in today.So for this episode, I have the honor of having with me visionary philosopher Yasuhiko Kimura who caught sense of the tremors of the transformation we find ourselves in today for over 30 years. He's also known as the philosopher of change, and rightly so, as he has been exploring the future of human spirituality and what society could look like for over three decades. Yasuhiko Has had a profound personal journey, starting with a cosmic epiphany at the age of 16 where he caught glimpses of what the future of human spirituality would look like. And this inspired him to study comparative mysticism. And since then, he has been teaching all over the world and has written books on ethics, science and consciousnessIn our wide ranging conversations.Yasuhiko we shared insights. On the coming shift in consciousness, which will shift our civilization from merely being focused on information gathering, to cultivating our spiritual gifts of intuition, imagination, and creativity. He also believes that people coming together to form local communities of governance in what he calls Synergic Panarchies, holds tremendous potential as the current systems of governance retire and dismantle.* Chapters and Timepoints03:38 Introduction03:49 A cosmic epiphany of Man's Spiritual Future19:25 Three Fold Model of Learning - Information, metaformation, and transformation 28:50 Articulation of Spiritual Epiphanys or Downloads 33:22 Poetry and Logic of the Infinite and Eternal37:15 True Sovereignty and Guru Disciple relationship42:39 Christ Consciousness - An Evolutionary 48:15 Levels of consciousness and encyclopedic knowledge51:00 After Enligthenment — Liberation to Wonderment54:34 Chaos to Cosmos — Fear and Exploration01:02:19 Trauma, Big Government and Sleep01:12:44 Self Sustaining Local Communities — Seeds of New Paradigms01:22:29 Importance of becoming Transparadigmatic01:27:25 Intuition & imagination: Unlocking Spiritual Development01:43:04 Creating a new world through Absolute affirmation01:51:16 Thank you01:51:46 Connecting with Yasuhiko Kimura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*. Introduction Welcome friends. Today, the topic of our conversation is the nuanced subject of authenticity, which usually refers to being your own self, the word Authenticity comes from the Greek word Authentikos, which refers to principle, original, and genuine. For most of us, authenticity is a long nuanced journey of self discovery. So it gives me great pleasure today to introduce to you a dear friend of mine, Adam Bulbulia, who has written a book on this subject titled, Authenticity, the Immense Power to Be Yourself, which is now also available on Amazon. *. Guest Biography: Adam Bulbulia is an author, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, and experienced Process Coach who has dedicated years to studying human behavior, empathy, and unconditional love. He has worked extensively with individuals, business owners, and families for over 20 years. He is a seasoned expert in the field of autism and has worked with hundreds of developmentally disabled youth and adults. Authenticity: The Immense Power To Be Yourself is his third published book. Bulbulia is the founder and owner of Bridging Worlds Behavioral Services, and the founder and president of the non-profit Heart Centered Revolutions. * . Website https://heartcenteredrevolutions.org/ *. Book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Authenticity-Immense-Power-Be-Yourself/dp/B0CHLKQVPZ/ One of the things that I like about this book is how Adam approaches authenticity through multiple pathways and exploring its connections with things like creativity, nature, relationships, the workplace, livelihood, leadership, death, and even the miraculous. This book has several exercises and games for the reader, which will allow them to get in touch with their own authenticity. And there are several powerful stories that allows one to relate with what does it feel like to live an authentic life. So I hope that you'll get a hold of this book and if you do read this book then please leave us a review and let us know in the comments what you felt. Timepoints or Chapters:00:00 Introduction 03:37 Introduction 03:53 Authenticity and its Nuances 07:20 Origins of word, 'Authenticity' 09:08 Authority vs Authenticity 10:53 Enthusiasm and Authenticity 11:36 A world that works for everyone 13:47 Authentic Parenting & Manners 18:57 Play and Authenticity 20:56 Societal Norms, Suppression of Feelings and Authenticity 29:26 Authenticity and creativity 30:58 Cults, Cultures & Authenticity 35:56 Cancel Culture & Seeds of War 38:00 Gypsy's and Authenticity 39:29 Fear, Politeness & Counter Culture 42:23 Heros and Autheticity 48:27 The miraculous and authenticity 58:07 Death, the ultimate teacher of authenticity 01:07:46 Intuitive Intelligence in Children 01:26:57 Authentic Romance 01:33:34 Revolution of the Heart 01:36:30 Authenticity in a Company 01:37:30 Authentic Leaders 01:41:11 Thank You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a recent panel discussion that potential paradigms organized with Consciousness Hacking San Diego. It's no surprise to you that artificial intelligence is a big theme right now in the collective. We are all concerned and perhaps also excited about the potentials of artificial intelligence. so there are so many discussions happening on YouTube and on the television, so why t his panel discussion and why watch it. So my simple answer would be that we didn't have any billion dollar ceo. and politicians and our investors, , in this panel. So the conversation was very grounded and conscentious, , and also very creative. So if you're still watching this, let me quickly tell you about the panel . Panelist * Dr. Robert Twomey, Artist/Engineer, Arthur C Clarke Center, UCSD An artist and engineer who has been working , for more than a decade on the intersection of machine. And, , human perception as to how new technologies, including AI and beyond ai, when they come and cohabitate with humans, , what are the implications of that? What are the unknowns? , And so , when I heard Robert, , I was really blown away by his insights that didn't seem to be present in the mainstream. * Ted Kyi, Engineer, Organizer: Machine Learning San Diego Meetup Ted, Kyi. Ted, Is a senior vice president of a technology company and he also leads an incredible , community group known as, , San Diego Machine Learning. And, , there is no fluff about him. He really grounds the conversation with his background in this tech. So that's a panel. Organizers I'm one of the people who helped organize this panel together as Potential Paradigms along with my friend Zach Prager, who is a technologist and, , leads, the San Diego Consciousness Hacking Group. that. Explores, , the use of technology for human well-being. - Questions So some of the questions , , were, , can AI be used as a collaborator? What are the motivations behind AI and human collaboration? Is there [00:03:00] any influence of big money on ai? Of course not. , . Are we projecting our meaning and biases onto ai? Is the current AI based on technologies of plagiarism? What are the new paradigms that are going to emerge from these new technologies? Is there more value of human made art now than before , will AI eliminate jobs? what is the impact of AI on the new creator's economy ? Is there such a thing as AI literacy? Do we need regulation of ai, , and how do we summon, , the unknown both in art and also using this new medium of artificial intelligence? , why do new technologies spark a sense of terror in us? So this was a list of some of the questions. So I hope that you really, , enjoy this and learned something from this. At least that was my attempt, and I think that this was an enlightening conversation. And more important than not, I would really like to learn from the comments. , please make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel if you can. I appreciate it and, , thank you so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#etymology #words #spirituality #spelling #dictionary Description: Hello, friends. Welcome. I hope that this message finds you all so today I'm excited to share with you. A new series of videos that I'm making called a Play of Words. And this comes from my longstanding passion about looking at the meaning of words, their history, and what their true origins are. And the reason for this is often we use words that we have inherited, we learned as children, and those that we absorb from our culture and the country we live in. So more often than not, we don't really know the real meaning of the words we even use. So wouldn't it actually be nice to know the intention and the real meaning of a word that we use? I hope that you would agree. So there are many ways to look at the true origins and meanings of Word. And in this particular series, I will be exploring with my guests who study languages or speak multiple languages or study music philosophy. Et cetera, to come together and look at, the deeper roots of language. Guest Biography Chaise Levy is a father, husband, teacher, and storyteller in the oral tradition. He is profoundly committed to the power of image, story, and magic as great gifts for the griefs of our time. Chaise's work with story centers reckoning with ancestral legacies of both blessing and harm, nourishing the imagination as a partner for liberation, and feeding this wild-wonderful earth with eloquence. chaiselevy.com northernspirithouse.substack.com Longer Description: One way to look at the history or [00:01:00] origin of word is to look at their etymology at their history. And we might find that a word is actually connected to the ancient Greek language or to Latin or the ancient language of India called Sanskrit or Arabic for that matter. And not just that, but that these different. Historical pathways intermingle with each other and are connected. So as we look at them, we become aware of the true reasons and intents behind the creation of a word and how over time new intentions emerged, new cultural movements, propaganda and other things affect the meaning that we collectively associate with a word. So this alone is fascinating, but at the same time, there are other dimensions of language, for instance, The dimension of language mysticism or sound mysticism, what that means is that if you didn't know the language that I was speaking right now, words would just be sounds to your ears. But if you knew the language that I was speaking, then each word would create an image in your mind, [00:02:00] would trigger different thoughts and different images, and will thus create a magical reality for you. And it is no surprise that words like grammar and spelling are actually connected to words like spell, Which means to morph, to change your perception, so in fact, when we speak language, we are casting spells in a way. And when we hear languages, spells are being cast. So wouldn't it be nice that we became conscious of what was the reality that we were creating through the sounds that we're producing and through the sounds that we're hearing? Wouldn't this be very useful if you are hearing propaganda or lies that want to trigger anxiety or fear in you? So these are just some of the pathways, and I'm sure that there are many more, and I will love to hear from you. What are your comments and your thoughts on other pathways that we could explore in this series? These episodes are gonna be a little shorter, perhaps half an hour. , I look forward to being on this journey with you, and I hope that you will join me. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description So the topic of our conversation today is the emerging paradigm of biofield science. So what is biofield science? The biofield science is also known as energy medicine or energy healing, and includes things like the impact of electromagnetic. currents such as the Earth's magnetic field or electric currents on our healing capacity But it also includes modalities such as reiki, healing touch, pranic healing, and many others. And most of these come from the ancient wisdom traditions of the East The biofield science perhaps would also include the placebo effect or the impact of our own intention and expectation on not just our healing, but the healing of those around us. So it is quite an empowering idea that we have tremendous healing potential to heal ourselves through the mind body connection, but also we have tremendous potential to heal our communities and those around us in such a needed. For the longest time, the biofield was considered woo woo and it had no place in the Western medical establishment. But now it seems like we're having a paradigm shift. These modalities are becoming available in hospitals and institutions in the form of integrative medicine across the Western hemisphere. Guest Bio  I have the pleasure of having with me today, Dr. Shamini Jain, who is a pioneer in the field of biofield science. She's an Ivy League trained clinical psychologist and a researcher in the area of psycho neuro-immunology. More than that, I consider Shamani a real maverick in the field of biofield science because in her career, she made several bold moves to stay true to her passion, to exploring energy medicine, to discover for herself that it works and not just stop there, but bring it out into the world and facilitate a paradigm shift.Show Links Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI) https://www.chi.is/ Book  Healing Ourselves: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Ourselves-Biofield-Science-Future/dp/1683644336 Hash Tags #energyhealing #placebo #reiki #healing #ancientwisdom  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* Lakshman Joo Acadmey* : www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/ ** Bookstore: https://www.universalshaivafellowship... *Introduction* Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Potential Paradigms. Today is a deep episode and we are going to be looking at the spiritual and philosophical tradition of Kashmir. Shaivism often synonymous with tantra , and some even consider it the distillation of the various schools of philosophy of the Indian subcontinent. Over the last few decades, Kashmir Shaivism has become quite popular in the West and perhaps over the globe, but this was not always the case. The tradition of Kashmir Shaivism has been in hiding for the past few centuries because of the several invasions that happened in India. Because of this, it has been quite challenging for the scholars to weave together the intricate web of Kashmir Shaivism because several of the earlier manuscripts of this oral tradition became extinct. Fortunately for the world luminary philosopher Sage, by the name of Swami Lakshman Joo was around. Swami was a descendant in an unbroken chain of masters in the oral tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. . He took it upon himself to protect this tradition and freely distribute its knowledge across the world. Over the last 30 years with the revival of Kashmir Shaivism, there is probably not a single book that does not mention his name, so it's with great delight that introduce our guest today. *Guest Biography* George Barselaar, has been a long-term devotee of Swami Lakshman Joo and a practitioner of Kashmir Shaivism. He took a keen interest in yoga from an early age, which inspired him to learn Transcendental Meditation (TM). His association with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who was a close friend of the Swami, eventually led George to the Valley of Kashmir, where he spent nine years before Swami Lakshmanjoo's passing in 1991. Since then, along with his close friends John and Denise Hughes, George has been deeply involved in publishing the teachings of Swami Lakshman Joo in the form of books, original transcripts and video presentations, which we will be talking about in this interview. Through his years with Swami Lakshman Joo George has gained a deep knowledge of Kashmir Shaivism, but at the same time there is an ordinariness about him, which made it a joy to spend some time with him. This episode is perhaps a valuable introduction to Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism. We discussed the history of this tradition and its many mystical aspects, including the secrets of breath awareness, the various Gods and Goddesses existing in the body, Kundalini Shakti, and the 118 worlds or realms which make up the known universe of Kashmir Shaivism, knowledge which has been handed down through the oral tradition of the lineage of masters. And last but not the least, we also look at the various means and methods (upayas) that a seeker can use to realize the truth of their own reality. So before you return/immerse yourself in . . . to this episode, I would like to request that you 'like this video' and subscribe to this channel. Also, let us know how you feel in the comments, or leave us a review at iTunes and Spotify. *New Clips Channel* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA44... Chapters00:00 Introduction02:50 Beginning with Sacred Invocation  05:01 The Philosopher Sage Swami Lakshman Joo08:01 Revival of Kashmir Shaivism13:14 Uniqueness of Kashmir Shaivism17:33 Levels of Reality   22:12 Means  to realize the Supreme Reality27:14 Enlightenment in Kashmir Shaivism30:02 Embrace of Shiva & Shakti33:33 Sacredness of Creatoin38:16 Purpose of Creation & Suffering in the world47:23 Practice in  Kashmir Shaivism50:28 Chamatkara — The Intoxication of Realization52:03 Breath of Enligthenment - Secret of Kashmir Shaivism 58:04 Breath & Gaps in Dreams & Deep Sleep01:03:24 Behind Waking, Dreaming & Deep Sleep01:08:27 Enlightenment & Samadhi  in Shaivism01:17:10 Oral transmission of Swami Lakshman Joo01:23:06 Paradox of Practice & Neo Advaita01:30:31 Freedom to Create (Svatantrya Shakti )01:43:25 Devotion in Kashmir Shaivism01:52:17 Hidden realized masters 01:56:08 The Power of Shakti - Kashmir Shaivism's Perspective02:01:23 Mystery of Paramasiva - Beyond Shiva02:02:48 The 118 Worlds - Cosmology of Kashmir Shaivism02:04:49 The 118 Worlds02:08:29 Breath & the unravelling of the Cosmos02:12:44 Secret of Speech :Language Mysticism02:25:58 Holographic Universe & The Goddess Within02:33:42 The 12 Kali's02:39:29 Karma Yoga : Meditation in Action 02:43:08 Cosmic Exploration :118 Worlds & Beings in Kashmir Shaivism02:56:16 Types of Spiritual Aspirants02:59:47 How to study Kashmir Shaivism?03:03:32 Conclusion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See timpoints below DescriptionDescriptionThis episode is surely for the skeptics, it was quite a mind expanding episode for me. UFOs have become all their rage in town. Everybody seems to be talking about it. The government intelligence agencies and top researchers and scientists are now openly studying this phenomena at reputable institutions without risking their careers. Just last year alone, the Pentagon released over 400 reports of military personnel surrounding UFO encounters. My own introduction to this paradigm was about two decades ago watching the Cult Classic Show the X-Files. If you watched this show, you know that one of the main themes of the show was that there is a reality to UFO phenomena and alien encounters and the powers to be are suppressing the true narrative . While looking at what's happening today, it seems like there was a lot of truth to that. So recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Mr. Keith Thompson, who is a brilliant journalist, phenomenal storyteller and author. I came across his classic book Angels and Aliens, which he wrote in 1991, and I was blown away by the unprejudiced way in which he looked at UFO encounters and various phenomena. I think Keith has some phenomenal insights on this subject, and if you're curious about the history of UFO phenomena, how it's observed in different civilizations and cultures, who are the key people who are researching this phenomena today, and why is it that if not the whole truth, certain aspects of the truth were clearly suppressed, if yes, then this episode is for you! And before we return to the conversation, I would like to request that you please like the video and share it with your friends.Subscribe to the channel as we're competing with the YouTube algorithms. And if it's not too much to ask, please leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify where this episode is released a week before it's released on YouTube so you can catch it sooner. Thank you and enjoy! *Timepoints00:00 Intro music00:05 Overview02:52 Making of an authentic Journalist and Ufology 05:10 Allen Hynek: A pioneering UFO investigator06:19 Impending Govt. disclosure on UFOs & Aliens11:02 William James: Radical Empiricism & Belief12:30 Spiritual Background of UFO Phenomenon   14:41 Spielberg's Close Encounters & Jacques Vallée17:46 1947: Year of the UFO18:11 Game Changer: Book 'Passport to Magonia' 19:13 Archives of the Impossible at Rice University 21:33 UFO History: Religous to Technological 24:16 The Miraculous sightings in Fatima, Portugal, 1917 28:01 The Rockefeller's & UFO disclosure 32:31 Roswell Crash: Paradigm case for UFO Disclosure35:38 Civilians storm Area 51 in 2019 37:07  Recurring theme of Government Discolore37:42 What is a Myth? 45:04 UFO phenomenon a Zen koan or a Trickster? 49:42 UFO's calling us to play a bigger game! 56:05 Revisiting Pascagoula's 1973 UFO alien abduction01:00:51 The Debunker01:03:51 Michael Shermer Skeptic Magazine and The Paranormal01:07:34 Cracks in materialism & Bernardo Kastrup 01:15:41 UFO's in other civilizations & Kashmir Shaivism 01:24:01 Near Death experiences, Non-Duality & Ufology01:28:23 UFO's a window to a larger reality: Jacques Vallee01:29:18 Fighting on UFO Twitter01:37:40 Expanding the paradigm & Mutli modal knowing 01:40:11 The Debunker01:48:52 Gary Nolan & researchers in UFO field 01:53:28 Jacques Vallée's supervisor destroyed UFO evidence01:57:07 The impending Govt. disclosure  02:01:29 Trauma related to UFO events 02:04:50 Reporting your UFO experience02:11:04 Many interpretations of UFO phenomenon02:15:12 Greek God Hermes 02:19:36 Yogic Powers, UFOs & Future Human Potential02:34:55 Rupert Sheldrake & the 100th Monkey effect02:40:19 Michael Murphy & Future of the body02:41:57 Tyranny of materialism, Bernardo Kastrup & Francis Lucille  02:57:12 Thank you ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer So before we begin, let me put in an important disclaimer, the conversation that follows is only for entertainment and educational purposes. This is not medical advice, neither is it a recommendation to use psychedelics. Psychedelics are illegal in most countries, and even possession can carry severe penalties. It also has physical and psychological risks. It can exacerbate emotional problems, and in rare cases, even fatalities have been known to.Description Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Potential Paradigms where we have conversations on emerging paradigms and our now troubled civilization. Today, the topic of our conversation is a psychedelic medicine, or should I say an amphibious medicine known as 5 MEO DMT. I called it amphibious medicine because it's actually produced in the glands of the Bufo Toad also known as the Sonoran Desert toad. 5 MEO DMT, is a close relative of DMT and has been known as an entheogen in South America for a long time. And for those of us who do not know, an entheogen is a sacrament or a substance that can induce a spiritual state. DMT, as you might know, has been coined as the spirit molecule by Dr. Rick Straussman. It is considered an intense cousin of dmt. It is considered intense because it can quickly catapult one into an intense spiritual state of unity, consciousness, non-duality, or what I like to call as God consciousness. Because it is intense. sometimes it is referred to as the Everest of psychedelics. and just like only very few people climb Mount Everest, a certain type of personality is attracted to using this sacrament. Recently, a lot of DMT sharings have been in the media such as . By podcaster, Joe Rogan, motivational coach, Tony Robbins, and former athlete Mike Tyson. I will put some of these sharings in the show notes below if you like to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYvfx... In my own case, I've had meditative experiences and as psycho. Someone who explores the inner dimensions. I'm always curious to hear from fellow explorers of what they have learned. Particularly when the use of engen is combined with the grounded spiritual practice and meditation, then I believe that it can be very rich and can really be a place where the map meets the territory. , Even if you were to never use an entheogen I believe such sharings can bring tremendous insights into our journeys as human beings in this dimension. So today my guest is my friend, me I lg, who is an associate therapist and intense spiritual seeker and a psycho. What follows are two friends having a candid conversation and exploration, And I hope that you will enjoy it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. And if you like this video, please like the video and subscribe to the channel. And if you're hearing this podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and elsewhere, please leave us a review. So thank you. And now let's turn to the conversation. Other 5 MEO-DMT Sharings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYvfx... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a special episode with my friend, Dr. Frank Coppieters who is a Shaman, a teacher, an energy healer and intuitive counselor and the author of several books. We begin our conversation today with an overview of shamanism. And then we talk about the resurgence of indigenous and shamanic traditions happening all over the globe, and we place it in the context of history where where indigenous traditions were disrespected and disenfranchised of their lands and rights. During the conversation. We also stumbled on the insight that the pandemic perhaps is a collective cry for a cosmic purpose for our civilization and age. A big team that emerged this conversation was inter-generational trauma that has now surfaced all over the globe. And Frank shares his insights as to how to address it. Another important theme is the role of prophecy and the next steps in evolution of both our living planet and humanity. And in this context, we look at the work of two luminaries, including Pier de Chardin and Sri Aurobindu.** Guest Biography ** Dr. Frank Coppietiers, a Shaman, Energy Healer, teacher, Intuitive Counselor and writer. Frank Coppieters, Ph.D. is the director of the Living Light spiritual center which he started in 1986 in Portland, Oregon. He is a native of Belgium where he taught graduate students full time at the University of Antwerp in Theory of Literature, History of Drama and Non-Verbal Communication. *Frank's Book* Unity in all that is: Enlightened warriorship under the guidance of 13 masters. https://www.amazon.com/Unity-Everythi... *Frank's website* https://livinglight-center.com/ ** Frank's Meditations & Podcast ** https://frankcoppieters.podbean.com/ Also this episode has a glossary of terms and a full transcript for your convenience, which you can check out in the description below. ** People & Book **Pierre Teilhard: 1881-1955  Jesuit priest, paleontologist, theologian, philosopher and teacherVivekananda : Indian Sage, Spiritual TeacherSri Aurobindo: Indian SageJoseph Campbell:American writer. Professor of literature, comparative mythology and theology Book:  Unity in all that is: Enlightened warriorship under the guidance of 13 masters.** Glossary ** Great Resignation: Also known as the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle, is an ongoing economic trend in which employees have voluntarily resignedEvolution: Darwinian Evolution and Lamarkian EvolutionRamana Maharishi: Indian SageDivination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural meansBon Shamanism:  indigenous spiritual tradition of TibetPsyche: Greek Goddess of the soul, Anima, Soul Campbell's Hero's Journey:  A mythic journey through the trials of becoming a hero & ending where we began but enligthenedAyahuasca : A plant based shamanic medicine, with purpose of a inner vision quest.1960's counterculture movement,  revolution in social norms, clothing, music, drugs, sexuality, formalities, civil rights, precepts of military duty, & schooling.Burning Man Festival: week-long experiment in temporary community, dedicated to anti-consumerism and self-expression Prophecy: Divine knowledge of future events.Noah's Arc: A biblical story of Prophet NoahNoosphere: The sphere of thought encircling the earth as complexity and consciounsess increases.Omega Point is a supposed future when everything in the universe spirals toward a final point of unification ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Description **In this episode, we continue our conversation from a previous episode where we looked at what defines technology and what are some of the hidden historical, cultural, and philosophical movements that have shaped our understanding of technology and how we build it. See, it's very important to understand these aspects because otherwise we keep building technologies that although are very powerful yet continue to harm our very well. If the last episode was about how to define technology in some of the darker, hidden aspects of technology. Then this episode is very much about the solutions. We look at new ways of how to develop technologies. We also look at ancient civilizations who develop technology with radically different intentions. And we also look at how to turn technology development into a creative process. And many other interesting topics. ** Previous episode ** Debashish Banerji—What's Technology? Singularity, Non duality, Tantric Tech, UFOs & Future Self's #7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMUVcvSiP4Q ** Guest Biography ** Our guest is the phenomenal philosopher and thinker, Dr. Debashish Banerjii, who is currently the Haridas Chowdry Professor at the East West Psychology department at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He's also the author of several books and one of his recent books is the Seven Quartets of becoming a transformative yoga psychology based on the diaries of Sri Aurobindo.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We will be exploring a set of related topics, including the role of critical and rational thinking in our spiritual journeys and spiritual transmission. In the context of student teacher relationship, we explore spiritual paradoxes and dilemmas such as Autonomy versus Surrender, Self Honesty, Extra sensory perception, Transcendence versus Immanence and more. Our guest is a phenomenal thinker, a consciousness, Explorer, and spiritual seeker and finder Amir Friedman.**Guest Book**Spiritual Transmission: Paradoxes and Dilemmas On the Spiritual Pathhttps://www.free2quest.com/bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Transmission-Paradoxes-Dilemmas-Path/dp/1939681952/** Guest Biography ** : Amir became interested in spiritual and existential questions at the age of 17. He joined the Israeli army, but became a pacifist after the 1982 Lebanon war. He studied medicine at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem, but at the end of the fifth year of his studies, He decided to devote the rest of his life towards spiritual awakening.The next two years of his life were spent in Japan, meditating at his Zen monastery, and the next 20 years were spent doing intense spiritual practice at a community in the us called enlightened next in 2009, he had a partying with this community and returned back to Israel. Currently Amir is finalizing his PhD at the university of Haifa. His thesis is on the subject of living transcendence, phenomenological study of spiritual exemplars or teachers, which is based on multiple interviews he has done with over 36 spiritual exemplars. Amir has written a few books and his recent and insightful book is 📍 Spiritual transmission, paradoxes and dilemmas on the spiritual path.https://www.free2quest.com/bookWhich is based on his interviews that he did with over a hundred spiritual teachers and students. I was very impressed with this book and I highly recommend for both students and teachers. And let's now turn to this very enlightening conversation.** Guest Contact** https://www.free2quest.com/** Time points or Chapter **00:00 Amir Freimann—Spiritual Paradoxes & Dilemmas, Autonomy vs Surrender, Critical thinking, Self honesty, Transcendence vs Immanence & more01:15 Spiritual Transmission: Paradoxes & Dilemmas on the Path04:55 Does Ability to think for oneself have a place in the Spiritual Path? 11:55 Integrated modes of knowing vs Surrendering the mind 17:18 Does perception evolve? & extra-sensory perception25:35 How to know if a spiritual teacher is right for you? 33:54 Critical Decision: Leaving school to study with Spiritual Master 42:31 Self honesty and Paradoxes on the spiritual path48:22 Spiritual Paradox: Independence versus Surrender   54:59 Spiritual Paradox: Transcendence versus Immanence58:21 What is ultimate expression of the divine in a human being?01:06:41 Being true to oneself and claiming one's independence01:21:02 Are we living in an age of integration?01:26:02 Questions refine our process ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Full Episode ** Our topic today is technology. Technology has become so prevalent that it has almost become invisible, but do we know what defines technology today? We'll be looking at several historical movements and philosophies that have shaped our current understanding of technology and its development.Some of these movements include. Colonialism materialism, transhumanism, and post-modernism, we will also be exploring the hidden dangers of technology, the limits of human rationality. Technology in ancient civilizations and potential new understandings of technology that will restore the well-being of our planet in our now apocalyptic civilization  let's now turn to the conversation. ** Guest Bio **Debashish Banerji is the Haridas Chaudhuri Professor of Indian Philosophies and Cultures and the Doshi Professor of Asian Art at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He is also the Program Chair for the East-West Psychology department.He's the author of several books. And one of his books is the seven quarters of becoming, which is his interpretation of the yoga psychology of Sri Aurobindo. He's also the editor of a recently released anthology called Critical Post Humanism and planetary futures.00:00 Debashish Banerji—Technology & Being, Colonialism, Transhumanism, Supra Rational, Non-duality & Pessimism, Future Technologies, UFOs & our future selves & more #0600:04 Introduction01:46 History of Technology 04:54 Renaissance to Humanism, What is a Human?05:21 Primacy of technology over Science: Heiddeger 08:40 Technology and theology of Deism09:42 Modern Knowledge Acadmey And the Will to Knowledge11:33 Will to Power and Age of Technological Divinity 16:35 Technological Divinity , Extinction & Plato's pharmacon18:36 Technological Will to Power and Reason 27:05 Technological Colonialism, Singularity and Machine Messiah37:18 The Knowledge Acadmey and ignoring Subjectivity43:53 Heidegger's Essay 'Questions about Technology'50:23 What's Technology: Will to Power & Rationality52:12 What's technology: Limits of Rationality and Poesis54:13 Michael Focault and types of technology01:03:30 Apotheosis of Technology and Human extinction01:06:06 Capacity to Handle the world versus identifying with the world01:07:38 Non-duality and its hidden pessimism, Bodhisattva versus Arahanth01:17:11 The Future is Open: Creative Reinterpretation of the past01:23:41 Aliens, UFO Sightings and our Future Selves01:28:41 Is the source both Unified and Plural?01:29:41 Tantric Technology01:35:13 Upcoming themes for discussion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*** Guest: Opera Singer/Teacher Rut's Performance Links ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7zf... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeRU_...**Summary**The guest is Ruti Halvani who is a multi talented professional musician (Opera Singer) and vocal coach & mentor. In this episode Ruti shares the power of Voice and its deep connection with our healing. She shares her personal journey from becoming an Opera Singer to later becoming a healer and finally returning to music as a teacher. The conversation dovetails into themes around development of voice and related creative endeavors.** Guest Bio** : Ruti has performed as a lead opera singer and in classical concerts in Europe, US and Israel. Ruti is also a Mentor for vocal coaching teachers. She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Tel Aviv Levinsky Music College Followed by Post graduate certificate with distinction in singing and performance from Trinity College of Music London. In 2001 she received the British Millennium Award for researching and performing Jewish art songs. In her professional career she has been a Lecturer at the University of London, Founder and head of the Jewish Singing School also at the University of London She has been a vocal coach and mentor at different institutions and studios. Throughout her operatic career she participated in countless masterclasses by some of the world's best opera singers. Those inspired her to create her own masterclasses since 2008 for amateur singers called, To Know My Voice, To Know My Self. Ruti is also the Author of the recent book 'How to Choose Your Singing Teacher' ** Rut's Contact** https://www.instagram.com/rutihalvani... ** Ruti's Book ** How to choose your singing teacher https://www.amazon.com/Ruti-Halvani/e...00:00 Ruti Halvani - Voice, Feeling, Healing, Artist culture, Primal sounds and voice, Reflexology, & more 00:04 Introduction02:00 Why sing? Singing as a path of healing 05:38 Singers Journey: a supportive artistic family and sense of safety11:12 Providing a container of trust for learning15:51 Artist Collective: Growing up in a artists village18:28 Artisit Collective - Challenges19:58 Power of Focus: Letting go of poetry for Opera singing21:31 Discovering the artist within: What does it take?27:15 Expressing creativity in multiple avenues?33:24 The perfect pitch! Can it be developed34:02 Style is caught not taught34:56 Learning to Sing by attentive listening 37:52 How to listen to music to sing better?40:37 Providing the best space for growth and feedback44:42 Voice the Primal instrument49:32 Animal Sounds, Cultural voice , Native American music and Singing56:35 The singing voice across cultures01:00:59 Combing Singing with playing an instrument - developing another channel01:03:56 Reverse interview The student's goal & responding to our own resonance01:11:28 How long does it take to become a singer?01:13:54 Learning a language versus learning singing01:16:27 Learning from performing01:17:24 Developing voice: Artist culture and listening to music as a sacred activity01:20:36 How musicians listen to a concert ?01:22:55 Reinventing life: From Opera Singer to Healer and Teacher01:36:12 Singing to Heal: The message of voice01:41:25 Claiming one's independence ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary In this conversation with Therapist Associate Mihai Algiu we discuss the potential of psychedelics in bringing hidden traumas to the surface and healing them. We also talk about the potential of these modalities in spiritual development and integration and also the risks involved with their use in an inappropriate set and setting. Guest ContactTo contact Mihai's website: https://circleofbeingshadowwork.com/ Guest BiographyMihai was born in Romania during the communist, Soviet controlled totalitarian regime. His path drawn him to the teachings of Gurdjieff/Ouspensky (the Fourth Way) and continued to studying and applying the teachings of many spiritual teachers and traditions such as Soto Zen, Vipassana meditation, Adyashanti, Dr David Hawkins, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle which led him to finding the non-dual direct path in the tradition of Francis Lucille, Laura Lucille, Rupert Spira as well as their teachers and lineages. Mihai is currently practicing somatic psychotherapy with individuals, couples, as well as groups in 1:1 sessions as well as weekly groups and intensives. He is deeply drawn to being in nature, hotsprings, archery, as well as listening and playing music especially drums…but he continues to be forever drawn and dedicated to the experiential study of consciousness, reality, subconscious deepening his self exploration and continuing to integrate and hybridize new modalitiesTimepoints 00:00 Potential of psychedelics in trauma, repression, integration and spirituality 02:26 Discovering and working with MDMA 05:13 The range of psychedelics application in repression therapy 06:11 Mechanisms of repression versus supression? 09:20 Path of Meditation and Satsang versus psychedelics for working with trauma 13:59 What's the pain body ? 17:22 Further aspects of plant medicines, integration and depletion 21:36 What's integration and potential of addiction in use of psychedelics 24:02 Psychedelic experience and developmental stage of the spiritual aspirant 27:05 Guided by Love versus looking for the Shadow 31:00 Resourcefulness and grace in the spiritual path 32:46 Range of sense of control and psychedelics  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a conversation with associate therapist Mihai Algiu on various topics ranging from current post pandemic historical parallels with totalitarianism, the spiritual quest what it means, spiritual bypass in non duality, therapy & trauma, prison work & more. See show notes below for time points and topics discussed.Mihai's website: https://circleofbeingshadowwork.com/Mihai was born in Romania during the communist, Soviet controlled totalitarian regime. His path drawn him to the teachings of Gurdjieff/Ouspensky (the Fourth Way) and continued to studying and applying the teachings of many spiritual teachers and traditions such as Soto Zen, Vipassana meditation, Adyashanti, Dr David Hawkins, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle which led him to finding the non-dual direct path in the tradition of Francis Lucille, Laura Lucille, Rupert Spira as well as their teachers and lineages. Mihai is currently practicing somatic psychotherapy with individuals, couples, as well as groups in 1:1 sessions as well as weekly groups and intensives. He is deeply drawn to being in nature, hot-springs, archery, as well as listening and playing music especially drums…but he continues to be forever drawn and dedicated to the experiential study of consciousness, reality, subconscious deepening his self exploration and continuing to integrate and hybridize new modalities Show Notes & Time-points:00:00 Mihai Algiu-Historical parallels (totalitarianism), spirituality, therapy & trauma, prison work & more01:47 Guest Biography03:45 Historical Parallels: Born in  Totalitarian State of Romania and current state of affairs|Mihai Algiu08:53 Spiritual teachings and world issues totalitarian impusles to climate change16:39 Responding from Trauma versus presence19:59 Attacks on Joe Rogan and Freedom of speech22:18 Spiritual Quest: What is it all about?29:14 Spiritual Quest: Being and Becoming 41:33 Benefits of spirituality for the ego44:23 Purifying our enthusiasm and creativity 46:01 God's versus Human creativity 47:22 What's Non Duality 52:35 Rejecting psychotherapy to becoming a therapist and integrating it with spirituality57:59 Trauma work with prison inmates01:01:33 Spiritual Bypass in Western Non Duality01:15:07 Scott Kiloby's work on Trauma informed Non duality01:18:21 Non duality and elitism ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.