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 describes the religious and philosophical view of Traditionalism, tracing the ideas of figures such as René Guénon, Julius Evola, and Henry Corbin to give a sense of the different strands of this increasingly influential system of thought.

Francisco explains what he sees as the importance of uniting spiritual and martial disciplines, recounts his own experiences of receiving death threats during his academic research, and argues for an aristocracy of the soul.

Francisco also addresses criticisms that associate Traditionalism with the political far right, various forms of ethnic and cultural chauvinism, and imperialism; compares and contrasts different caste and class systems from around the world; and outlines his objections to Plato’s ideas about education.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - First encounter with Traditionalism

06:03 - René Guénon

10:11 - Devotion to Indian saints

12:05 - Concern for the working class

15:51 - At odds with society’s direction

16:55 - Beyond René Guénon

17:50 - Debates are a competition between egos

19:30 - Julius Evola and the aristocracy of the Soul

22:45 - Who was Julius Evola

26:02 - Warriors, Brahmins, and merchants

28:07 - Corruption of the Brahmin class

29:51 - Evola’s theory of the body, soul, and spirit

33:05 - Evola and fascism

34:58 - Trial of Evola

36:31 - Francisco’s favourite Traditionalist

37:15 - Where does religion and mysticism fit into Traditionalism?

42:30 - Elites should practice a spiritual discipline

44:03 - Critique of institutional Catholicism

45:17 - Warrior spirituality

47:33 - Why Francisco is attracted to Sikhism

48:45 - Spiritual warfare

51:39 - Sikh Khalsa

52:17 - Francisco’s interest in the martial arts

55:13 - Receiving death threats

57:37 - Facing death like a samurai

59:38 - Embodiment

01:01:13 - Limitations of Henry Corbin

01:05:41 - Is Traditionalism far right?

01:20:34 - Cultures should respect each other

01:25:31 - European vs American cultures

01:26:44 - Pros and cons of American culture

01:31:55 - Warning about the language of Traditionalism

01:32:48 - Spirituality and politics

01:34:37 - Warrior spirituality is not for everyone

01:41:28 - Dangers of warrior spirituality

01:42:24 - Francisco’s spiritual path

01:43:11 - Francisco’s therapy journey

01:45:15 - Setting boundaries without hatred

01:47:13 - Why discuss the application of religion to politics?

01:48:52 - Plato’s views on education

01:50:55 - Francisco’s disagreement with Plato

01:53:18 - Francisco’s suggestion for education

01:55:15 - Waldorf education

01:55:59 - Speculum principum

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Previous episodes with Dr Francisco José Luis:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=francisco

To find our more about Dr Francisco José Luis, visit:

- https://www.instagram.com/hludvig_tradicionalista

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this interview I am once again joined by Martin Faulks: author, hermeticist, meditation adept, and memory expert.

Martin discusses the recent death of his mother, reflects on the profound power of her positive support in his own life successes, and describes the surprising consequence of her loss in his own mindset and practice.

Martin discusses his latest book “Long Livers”, a new edition of a work published in 1722 by English alchemists Thomas and Rebecca Vaughan. Martin explains the text’s methods of life extension, shows their links to spiritual and moral practice, and reflects on his successful participation in the Rejuvenation Olympics.

Martin also muses on the appeal of high demand religious groups, espouses the virtues of philosophical Freemasonry, and compares Western and Eastern methods of spiritual alchemy.

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Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.

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Topics Include:

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Long Livers editions

02:24 - Martin’s current daily practice

03:55 - Interest in esoteric rejuvenation methods

07:23 - How to measure effectiveness of rejuvenation?

08:00 - Martin’s 2hr daily regime to slow the ageing process

11:16 - Setbacks

12:06 - Death of Martin’s mother

13:36 - Ascetic or English gentleman?

14:56 - Aftermath of Martin’s mother’s death

17:44 - Don’t let anything pull you out of who you are

18:33 - Sending well wishes to his mother

19:43 - The power of supportive observers

25:07 - Martin summarises his progress

26:41 - Authorship of “Long Livers” (1722)

28:45 - Thomas and Rebecca Vaughan, practical alchemists

31:33 - Anti-ageing advice in “Long Livers”

34:48 - Eccentric techniques

36:39 - Western vs Eastern Inner Alchemies

38:52 - Christian Inner Alchemy

42:31 - Morality and rate of ageing

46:52 - Simulacra of virtue

48:32 - Philosophical Freemasonry

53:22 - Is Freemasonary a good spiritual path?

01:01:48 - An avoidant pattern in Martin’s life

01:03:20 - Detachment vs engagement

01:06:34 - Respect through observation of authenticity

01:07:49 - Skepticism about public spiritual claims

01:09:58 - When spirituality is a distraction from the real challenges of life

01:14:54 - Actions as truth

01:16:37 - Intuition vs intellect

01:19:45 - Unity of complementary opposites

01:20:27 - Jordan Peterson

01:22:56 - Pushing the borderlines of human potential

01:27:00 - A cultural turn to rigorous religion and high demand groups

01:29:16 - Why anti-ageing?

01:30:36 - 5 top anti-ageing tips

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Previous episodes with Martin Faulks:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=FAULKS

To find out more about Martin Faulks, visit:

- https://martinfaulks.co.uk/

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I was recently interviewed by Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho from the Clear Mountain Monastery Project. They asked wonderful questions and we talked a lot about the power of listening.

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Their shownotes:

In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Steve James, meditation teacher & host of the Guru Viking Podcast (https://www.guruviking.com/).

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:01:32 Formative faith moments and vocation

00:06:18 Life on an English canal boat

00:08:40 The rhythm of travel and interviewing

00:10:59 Interviewing the same guest over time

00:14:20 Most moving and luminous conversations

00:17:21 Handling negative reactivity in conversation

00:22:24 Balancing internal and external awareness

00:23:50 Advice for engaging with teachers and mentors

00:29:50 Finding beauty in people on different paths

00:34:45 Questions that bring out conversational depth

00:41:06 Personal frameworks for organizing experience

00:48:15 Belief alignments and the "pie chart" of faith

00:55:30 Personal relationship to the Buddha

00:59:44 Navigating dual vs. non-dual teachings

In this episode I am once again joined by Leigh Brasington, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of “Right Concentration, A Practical Guide to the Jhanas”.

This episode begins with a brief comment from Leigh about his appearance in “Ep329: Enlightened Politics” in which he explored the relationship between Buddhism and political ideology.

After that we discuss Leigh’s new book “On the Way to the Far Shore”, his commentary on the Pārāyanavagga, chapter five of Suttanipāta, one of the earliest sutta collections in the Pali canon. The text takes the form of a question and answer session with the Buddha himself and evidences nascent forms of the doctrines of the four noble truths and the path of gradual training.

Leigh considers the pros and cons of formal study of the Pali language, explains the ways in which English translations can be misleading, and muses on why so few Buddhist converts read their own scriptures.

Leigh also reveals how his Dzogchen practice helped him understand early Buddhist doctrine, gives advice about how to internalise intellectual ideas through meditation practice, and shares how a profound experience of the nature of mind changed his life forever.

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Topics Include:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Can there be an enlightened tyrant?

02:49 - Anyone can perform enlightened activity

04:20 - Why Leigh wrote On the Way to the Far Shore

08:13 - Wrestling with the Pali sutta

09:07 - Leigh’s training the the Pali language

11:18 - Struggles to learn foreign languages

12:37 - Is training as a scholar worth it?

14:36 - 4 categories of Pali suttas

17:05 - Why Leigh won’t pursue a PhD

19:17 - Why don’t Buddhists read the Pali canon?

23:14 - Diving into the the Pārāyanavagga, book five of the Suttanipāta

27:50 - Vedanā and āsava - don’t believe the English translations

29:44 - Literal vs meaning translations + implications of grammar

33:40 - Q&A with the Buddha

36:20 - Questions the Buddha refuses to answer

37:46 - Experiencing the world raw

42:27 - The most important insight

44:22 - How to really gain insight

45:24 - Leigh’s Dzogchen practice

46:14 - Leigh’s mind blowing experience of the nature of mind

51:28 - After effects of Leigh’s epiphany

53:56 - Integrating vs losing an insight

55:04 - How to keep an insight fresh

56:31 - How to regard the world so you are not seen by the King of Death

59:17 - How to become “ever mindful”

01:01:30 - This is a different kind of book

01:02:41 - The roots of the Four Noble Truths and the gradual training

01:05:13 - Will Leigh start a Pali sutta discussion group?

01:07:14 - Man in the Light of History of Religion

01:10:02 - Scripture as literature or an instruction manual?

01:12:32 - Leigh’s advice for approaching difficult books

01:13:46 - What do the suttas say about the brahmavihārās?

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Previous episodes with Leigh Brasington:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=brasington

To find our more about Leigh Brasington visit:

- http://www.leighb.com/

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am once again joined by Lorin Roche PhD, meditation teacher and author of “The Radiance Sutras”.

I first met Lorin at the Summit at Sea conference in 2015 where we were both teaching. We attended each others’ workshops and immediately hit it off.

In those days, we both taught on the California conference circuit and were often booked to teach at the same gatherings. Over the years we spent many weeks enjoying extended conversations, raucous dinners, and long evenings of music and poetry. In short, we became true friends.

It was a desire to share the rich conversations I was having with friends like Lorin that contributed to my decision to start the Guru Viking Podcast. And so, naturally, I asked Lorin to be my first interview subject. He went on to become one of my most popular, recurring guests.

On the 18th of April 2026, Lorin died. What follows is our last interview and conversation, recorded a few months before his passing. The episode covers many of Lorin’s most characteristic teaching themes and I have also included some of the conversation we had before and after the main episode content.

There are many poignant and amusing stories from the years of my friendship with Lorin and there is a lot worth saying about his approach to meditation. One day, I might record an episode dedicated to those themes.

For now I will say that it is obvious to all that Lorin was a vivacious man - the essence of his approach to teaching meditation was an encouragement to wholeheartedly embrace life. But I can also report that behind the scenes and off the stage Lorin was a generous man, irreverent, funny, and very kind.

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https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep365-the-last-interview-lorin-roche-phd

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:5 - Boats, geese, and hummingbirds

07:05 - Meditating with the flow of nature

08:14 - Being human is like being president of Earth

11:35 - The miracle of attention

13:51 - Teaching was easier in the 70s

15:15 - Agencylessness is a dumb idea

16:38 - Human reaction time

17:52 - Attending to the inner life

18:44 - Evil meditation teaching

19:58 - Misunderstandings about Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras

22:55 - Taming the body

26:33 - The genius of yoga

28:01 - Pros and cons of stopping the mind

28:57 - Where meditation went wrong

35:47 - Tuning the instrument

38:56 - Limitations of the “tuning” metaphor

43:24 - Monastic ideas sabotage lay people

45:41 - Religion vs meditation

50:56 - Is Loren’s approach self-indulgent?

56:18 - Peak experiences and enlightenment

59:20 - Loren’s drug experiences

01:02:20 - LA Yoga community’s enthusiasm for drugs

01:04:50 - Loren asks about Steve’s meditation

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Previous episodes with Lorin here:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=lorin 


To find out more about Lorin visit:
- www.lorinroche.com 
- www.radiancesutras.com 
- www.meditationtt.com

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com/

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In this episode I am once again joined by Tara Springett, a Buddhist psychotherapist who specialises in treating what she calls “Kundalini Syndrome”.

Tara discusses her book "Stairway to Heaven" in which she lays out a 9 stage model of consciousness from innocence to enlightenment.

Tara compares psychological ego strengthening to Buddhist ego deconstruction, reflects on her own childhood development and family of origin, and considers the place of kundalini phenomena in her 9-stage model.

Tara also reflects on the Tibetan saint Milarepa as a model for spiritual development, gives her assessment of Western Civilisation, and explains why she believes so many people choose the wrong practice for their stage of development.

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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep364-9-stages-of-consciousness-tara-springett


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Topics Include:


00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Award for “Stairway to Heaven”

02:42 - Psychological ego strengthening vs Buddhist ego deconstruction

07:15 - Tara’s 9-stage model of consciousness

08:28 - Innocence stage

09:38 - Dominance stage

11:45 - Obedience stage

14:43- Ambition stage

17:36 - Sharing stage

21:21 - Responsibility stage

27:31 - Love stage

29:16 - Bliss stage

30:54 - Enlightenment stage

33:43 - Kundalini awakening vs spiritual awakening

38:14 - Difficulties when having an awakening at a lower stage

41:09 - Tara’s family’s stage

41:56 - Tara’s assessment of Western Civilisation

47:46 - Stage model applied to historical periods

49:53 - Political positions and the stage model

51:44 - Milarepa as an exemplar of stage development

53:41 - The power of stories, fairy tales, and myths

56:25 - Choosing practice according to stage

01:01:19 - Teachings appropriate to all levels

01:02:33 - Reflections on the last 10 years

01:07:12 - Tara’s optimism about the future

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Previous episodes with Tara Springett:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=springett

To find out more about Tara Springett, visit:

- https://www.taraspringett.com/

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For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- www.guruviking.com

In this episode I am once again joined by Duncan Barford, occult practitioner, counsellor, and author of “Occult Experiments in the Home”.

Duncan reflects on his training as a counsellor and the difficulties in sharing his occult interests in that context; his deep appreciation of Freud and Jung; and the links between psychoanalysis and mythic figures such as such as Uranus, Oedipus, and Narcissus.

Duncan considers whether Buddhism is merely a useful fiction, offers advice for those interested in learning how tp use mythology to gain insight into life, and explains why the emphasis of his spiritual practice has shifted from awakening to psychological wellbeing.

Duncan also talks about his new magical novel, “The Going Down”, describes its plot and messages, and reveals why he believes the practice of Pragmatic Dharma can accrue a profoundly dark karmic debt.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Duncan’s therapist hated the occult

02:58 - Misconceptions about Jungian therapy

04:19 - Psychopomp as therapist

04:25 - Freud, Jung, Skinner, Piaget, Rogers, and Carlyle

08:48 - Duncan was a fervent Freudian

09:35 - Freud vs trauma therapy

13:13 - What Freud did

15:58 - Buddhism’s useful fiction

19:47 - Where Freud went wrong

21:50 - The castration complex

26:37 - Castration myths

27:58 - Freud and Duncan’s childhood

30:40 - Universal or culturally specific?

32:15 - Oedipus, myth, and psychoanalysis

37:29 - Duncan’s novel

38:36 - Writing “The Going Down”

41:11 - Plot summary

43:07 - A life-changing ancestor working

44:22 - Duncan’s hope for the book

45:53 - Fiction and the occult

48:40 - Alan Chapman’s dismay at the novel

49:22 - The dark, karmic debt of Pragmatic Dharma

54:38 - Meeting a Dark Goddess

56:15 - The myth of Persephone

59:49 - A change in Duncan’s meditation practice

01:00:43 - This is the Underworld

01:02:34 - Bailey’s and Steve’s problems

01:03:55 - The Franklin’s Tale

01:05:30 - How occultists interpret their life situations

01:09:12 - Is everyone psychotic?

01:10:45 - Using depression and panic as portals

01:12:16 - Duncan believes in everything

01:14:00 - Internal vs external integration

01:19:30 - Why you need mythic literacy

01:20:57 - How to learn more about myths

01:22:55 - Should you read myths?

01:25:07 - The myth of Narcissus

01:28:25 - Scholar vs poet

01:32:22 - Finishing a novel

01:34:06 - Narrative fashions in fiction

01:36:01 - Haunting quality

01:37:43 - A companion in the Underworld


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Watch previous episodes with Duncan Barford:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=barford

Read “The Going Down”:

- https://godsandradicals.squarespace.com/bookstore/p/the-going-down-by-duncan-barford

To find our more about Duncan Barford, visit:

- https://www.duncanbarford.uk/

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- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am once again joined by Delson Armstrong, spiritual teacher, meditation virtuoso, and author of ‘A Mind Without Craving’.

Delson describes his recent initiation into the goddess tradition of Śri Vidya, recounts his subsequent encounters with deities and supernatural beings, and discusses his latest writings on para-consciousness and nibbanadhatu.

Delson explains how to relate to guilt, doubt, and skepticism; how to enter the three gates to cessation; and gives his take on the essence of the spiritual path.

Delson also reveals his recent explorations in Western Philosophy, why he has begun writing about world peace, offers his predictions for the future, and shares what he is doing to prepare himself and his family for what is to come.

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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep362-mirror-beyond-mind-delson-armstrong

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Delson life update

02:24 - Words for the exhausted seeker

04:18 - Why Delson still teaches TWIM

05:50 - Jhana wars

08:28 - Bad doubt vs good doubt

10:06 - What is beyond the fetter of doubt?

18:33- Questioning the doctrine of rebirth

19:46 - Ordinary right view vs supramundane right view

21:39 - Delson’s library of books

23:35 - Exploring Western philosophy

25:57 - The essence of the path

31:20 - Philosophy reading list

36:49 - Lucretius and the Swerve

38:42 - Initiation into Śri Vidya

45:10 - Encounters with Goddesses

50:17 - Deity visitations

54:39 - The Mirror Beyond Mind

58:41 - Para-consciousness and nibbanadhatu

59:01 - Did the Buddha reject the Vedas?

01:03:28 - Zero point of expansion and contraction

01:04:57 - 3 gates to cessation

01:10:25 - How to relate to cessation?

01:15:27 - What happens at death

01:16:47 - The Vakkalisutta

01:18:45 - Life review during meditation and death

01:19:42 - Forgiveness practice

01:22:25 - Teachings of Jesus

01:23:21 - Guilt and how to forgive

01:29:51 - When reconciliation is not possible

01:31:20 - Civilisational utopia thru enlightenment?

01:38:11 - Is world peace unrealistic?

01:39:57 - Can peace come from weakness?

01:44:01 - Why is Delson writing about world peace?

01:46:48 - Predictions about the immediate future of the world

01:50:43 - How Delson is preparing for the future

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Watch previous episodes with Delson Armstrong:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=delson

Find out more about Delson Armstrong:

- https://www.delsonarmstrong.com/events

- https://delsonarmstrong.substack.com/

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For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am once again joined by Stephen Snyder, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of several books including “Living Awakeness: Embodying Your Awakening”.

Stephen compares Theravada to Zen in terms of difficulty and depth, explains why 30 minutes of cessation is his minimum to achieve Theravada stream entry, and shares why he believes cessation has a feminine energy.

Stephen discusses the writing practices that have made him such a prolific author, reflects on how spiritual experiences can change one’s reading habits, and reveals his opinion on academic histories of Buddhism

Stephen also discusses false awakenings and ego inflation, whether enlightenment eliminates all negative emotions, and considers the controversial relationship between enlightenment and political engagement.

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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep361-living-awakeness-stephen-snyder



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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - Stephen’s secrets for writing so prolifically

04:51 - Writing routine

05:57 - Influence of law career on writing style

07:32 - Does Stephen read fiction?

08:00 - Does awakening change reading preferences?

10:03 - Does Stephen read Buddhist history?

12:14 - Stephen’s new book, “Living Awakeness”

12:34 - Patterns in students with deeper awakening

13:30 - 8 levels of consciousness

18:22 - Are desire and anger eliminated by awakening?

20:32 - The Buddha was angry

21:19 - How does awakening affect emotion?

22:59 - Stored karma in the 8th level of consciousness

24:31 - Awakening vs self improvement

27:07 - Meditation as stress reduction

29:26 - Why not just teach the brahmavihārās?

30:45 - Yogic origin of Buddhist practices

31:18 - Different ways to practice brahmavihārā

34:13 - Theravada vs Zen awakenings

34:54 - Theravada awakening is in danger of being lost

37:00 - Which is more difficult: Theravada or Zen?

37:58 - Fear of extinction

39:34 - Cessation is a feminine energy

41:06 - Which awakening should you get first: Theravada or Zen?

41:54 - 30 min cessation minimum for stream awakening

44:56 - False awakenings

45:11 - Cessation vs falling asleep during meditation

45:38 - “Awakening” is used to generically

46:10 - Interrogating awakening experiences

47:18 - Ego inflation after transcendent experiences

49:09 - Post awakening perspectives

53:07 - Awakening and political engagement

57:21 - Bernie Glassman’s Auschwitz retreats

59:52 - Does awakening change one’s politics?

01:03:01 - Origin of enflamed political engagement

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Watch previous episodes with Stephen Snyder:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=Stephen%20Snyder

To find our more about Stephen Snyder, visit:

- https://awakeningdharma.org/

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For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- www.guruviking.com

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In this episode, I am once again joined by Dr Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis, a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra.

Christopher shares how he became a spiritual teacher, explains the dangers of guru idealisation, and considers if he may be misleading his students.

Christopher discusses his own series of religious peak experiences, explores their causes, and reflects on their consequences.

Christopher recalls his time studying with American spiritual teacher Adyanshanti, the influence of Marshall Rosenberg, and reveals how his ability to spot fake gurus improved after his awakening.

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Full episode at www.guruviking.com.

Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Studying under Alexis Sanderson

04:16 - Faithfulness to the traditions

05:38 - The requirements to understand tantric sources

06:24 - Secrecy and the oral tradition

09:07 - Did Sanderson receive Lakshmanjoo’s energetic transmission

12:28 - Academic approaches to religion

13:28 - Public vs private religion

14:23 - Why isn’t Sanderson religious?

16:40 - Is Shaivite Tantra a relic of the past?

17:42 - Does religious affiliation contaminate academic objectivity?

20:43 - Cabezón on the benefits of an insider perspective on religious

21:44 - Piety and devotion as motives

23:02 - Humanists can have devotion too

23:43 - Cynicism about human motives

24:50 - Loss of trust in gurus

26:39 - Famous gurus want to be famous

28:30 - How gurus fall

31:25 - How Christopher became a spiritual teacher

33:33 - Switching from academia to freelance spiritual teaching

25:22 - Is Christopher a guru?

39:30 - Does Christopher mislead his students?

44:21 - Christopher’s experience of flow when teaching

47:20 - Feeling the presence of past masters

49:30 - Self-deception and collusion with students

53:02 - Student-teacher projection

54:29 - Christopher’s experience with naive projection

56:23 - How Christopher deals with idealisation

57:52 - Why your biggest fans can become your greatest haters

59:14 - A story of praise and blame

01:01:55 - Christopher’s spiritual journey

01:05:22 - Studying with Adyashanti

01:08:26 - Christopher’s awakening

01:09:45 - What is vs one’s mental representation

01:14:39 - Sudden or gradual?

01:18:08 - Freedom from mental constructs

01:20:08 - Non-violent communication

01:24:13 - Am I good enough?

01:26:31 - Aftermath of an awakening experience

01:29:58 - Glimpse vs abiding shift

01:33:42 - Spotting fake gurus after awakening

01:35:57 - Changes in doctrinal understanding

01:40:22 - Challenging the true believer

01:42:29 - Denying the Buddhist doctrine of no-self

01:43:26 - 3 stages of awakening

01:47:41 - Christopher’s “Tantra 112” meditation app

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Previous episode with Christopher Wallis:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=wallis

To find our more about Dr Christopher Wallis visit:

- https://hareesh.org/

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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