In this episode I am once again joined by Tibetologist, author, and Tantric Buddhism teacher Glenn Mullin.

We discuss references to the extra-terrestrial origin of humanity in Mongolian shamanism and Buddhist Abhidharma.

We explore the differences between a lineage and a sect, and the impact of the Tibetan diaspora on sectarian attitudes.

Glenn reveals how it was he first began to teach, what makes a lineage holder, and how to relate to a tantric guru.

We learn about why Glenn’s approach to samaya is very different to some other teachers, and examine the real world application of the 14 danshig or root vows.

And finally we explore the tradition of secrecy in tantra - why it is prescribed and what is its purpose?

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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/ep51-glenn-mulin-ufos-lineage-holders-tantric-secrecy/

Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.

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Topics Include

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - The extra-terrestrial origin of humanity in Mongolian shamanism and Buddhist Abhidharma

4:34 - Lineages vs sects, and the impact of the Tibetan diaspora on sectarian attitudes

10:36 - How Glenn began to teach

12:00 - Discipleship in the Buddhist tradition

14:02 - Enlightened teachers and lineage function

17:50 - Tibetan vs Western guru devotion

31:12 - The origin of samaya vows and choosing a teacher

49:08 - What to do when someone ‘does you wrong’?

57:42 - Parallels between Buddhism and modern psychology

1:05:04 - The purpose of secrecy in tantra

1:13:59 - Discretion and the non-obvious

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Audio version of this podcast available on iTunes and Stitcher – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.

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Previous Glenn Mullin episodes:

- https://www.guruviking.com/guru-viking-interviews-ep9-glenn-mullin/

- https://www.guruviking.com/ep19-glenn-mullin-guru-viking-interviews/

- https://www.guruviking.com/ep26-glenn-mullin-illusory-body-yoga-of-waking-sleep-and-death/

- https://www.guruviking.com/ep28-glenn-mullin-dream-yoga-solo-retreat-guide-and-unlocking-the-human-potential/

- https://www.guruviking.com/ep42-glenn-mullin-death-divination-and-sacred-relics/

- https://www.guruviking.com/ep47-glenn-mullin-tales-of-translation/

To find our more about Glenn, visit:

- https://www.runawayjourneys.com/

- http://www.glennmullin.com/

- https://www.facebook.com/Maitripa.Glenn

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- http://www.guruviking.com

Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James