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In this episode I am joined by Raya Thorne, occultist, psychic, and spiritual mentor.

Raya recounts her troubled childhood, early ghost encounters, and teenage experiments in the occult and witchcraft.

She describes terrifying encounters with summoned entities, details an ongoing working with a demon of the Goetia, and reveals her current understanding of the nature of spirit pacts and psychic connections.

Raya also reflects on the role of trauma in awakening psychic gifts, shares her thoughts on the connection between protection spells and personal boundaries, and warns of the dangers of spiritual psychosis and ego inflation when practicing magick.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Middle class up-bringing in Australia

02:47 - Effects of isolation after premature birth

05:04 - Neglect and sensitivity to energy

07:25 - Chaotic household and learning to read people

09:32 - Ongoing work with childhood trauma

11:28 - Spiritual bypass and terrifying magickal experiences

16:27 - Why magicians should have therapy

17:51 - Spiritual psychosis and ego inflation

20:25 - Deconstructing the persona

24:29 - Which therapies Raya used

29:08 - Should Raya become a therapist?

31:06 - Childhood ghost encounters

34:18 - Early magickal workings

36:39 - Deep listening and interpreting intuition

38:53 - Local spirit encounters and violent dream

42:00 - Seeing spirits

45:12 - Dramatic exorcism by neighbour

50:18 - Reflection on sharing vulnerable stories

54:18 - Trauma and the new age

55:15 - Teenage magickal experiments summoning demons and the dead

01:02:41 - Seeking power through magick

01:05:06 - Similarities to the Labyrinth movie

01:06:36 - Terrifying Goetia demon experience

01:10:12 - Raya’s understanding of how to work with demons

01:11:16 - Working with the Goetia demon Gemory

01:15:47 - Psychic connection to demons

01:20:37 - Connecting directly to demons vs using protection

01:27:04 - Personal boundaries as protection

01:29:59 - Listening to feedback from entities

01:30:56 - Intense magickal experiences in 20s

01:34:09 - Shapeshifter encounter

01:36:38 - Ormus, remote viewing, tantra, and telekinesis

01:39:32 - Sequel plans

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To find our more about Raya Thorne, visit:

- https://www.rayathorne.com/

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am joined by Samuel Bercholz, a senior teacher in the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, founder of Shambala publications, and author of “Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path”.

Samuel recalls his childhood as the son of holocaust survivors, his arrival in America as a refugee, his rapid ascent in the Democratic party as part of the Kennedy campaign, and his eventual disillusionment with politics.

Samuel describes his early spiritual seeking in theosophy and Buddhism, details his first experience of satori, and explains the process of learning to trust his gurus.

Samuel tells stories of his years of discipleship under controversial spiritual teachers such as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, offers his insights about how to be a vajrayana student, and reflects on what it takes to be the disciple of tough masters.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - Rude Awakenings

02:46 - Child of the holocaust

05:03 - Arriving in America

07:18 - Interest in literature and politics

08:21 - Working for Kennedy

09:32 - Disillusionment with politics

11:16 - Exploring spiritual traditions

12:36 - Theosophy and Buddhism

14:56 - First satori

15:42 - Samuel’s mother’s preference for Russia

17:24 - Difficulties in America as a refugee and becoming a citizen

10:26 - Samuel’s resilience and processing past trauma in meditation

22:22 - Becoming part of the Kennedy office

25:02 - Refugee confidence

26:16 - Samuel’s doubts about himself

28:57 - Witnessing politicians lying about Vietnam

30:42 - Having a breakdown

32:32 - Disappointing spiritual teachers and politicians

34:15 - Experience with Lama Anagarika Govinda

38:17 - Developing trust in spiritual teachers

39:42 - Founding of Shambala Publications

41:00 - Years of discipleship under Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

43:14 - Being with tough gurus

44:10 - Skepticism about Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

45:34 - Death of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

46:43 - How to be a Vajrayana student

49:56 - Samuel’s special relationship with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

51:37 - Stories about Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s personal teaching

54:44 - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s dark side

58:20 - Comparing enlightened teachers

01:03:09 - Becoming a disciple of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche

01:11:24 - Lineage stories are real

01:12:31 - Lama’s commission to Samuel

01:13:19- So easy to miss spiritual opportunities

01:15:19 - Rude Awakenings, breadth and depth

01:16:12 - Why “Rude Awakenings”?

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To purchase “Rude Awakenings: vist:

- https://www.shambhala.com/rude-awakenings.html

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- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am joined by James Ellis - independent researcher; writer; host of the Hermitix podcast; and founder of the online magick school, the Hermitage.

James traces his spiritual journey including new atheism, explorations in the occult, Gurdjieff work, conversion to and deconversion from Catholicism, and the founding of his online magick school, the Hermitage.

James offers his critique of magickal protection practices, recounts his experiences of summoning demons of the Goetia, and explains his approach to spiritual teaching.

James also describes his years of alcoholism, the complexities of British class culture, the awakening of his intellectual potential, his graduate studies in Continental Philosophy, why he did not enjoy reading Homer’s Odyssey, and the pros and cons of talking in stories.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - James on Homer’s Odyssey and favourite fiction

07:02 - Church of England upbringing

09:26 - A class mutt

12:22 - Working class lessons

15:10 - Winnie the Pooh vs the Moomins

16:13 - Chronic underachieving at school

22:36 - Functional alcoholism from 14-22 years old

26:53 - Discovering a passion for reading

30:50 - James’ reading regime

32:36 - Finding time for reading

35:41 - School is an engine of trauma

39:45 - University degrees in Fine Art and Continental Philosophy

40:44 - A profound experience at 22 years old

45:08 - Why Continental Philosophy?

48:19 - Awakening intellectual potential

50:52 - Writing from the age of 16

53:53 - Beginnings of spiritual seeking & Alan Watts

56:04 - New Atheism, Chaos Magick, & the Occult

59:18 - Franz Bardon & Gurdjieff

01:03:34 - Franz Bardon and solo practice

01:07:43 - Discipline and building mind power

01:09:45 - Motives for occult involvement

01:12:30 - Crowley and HGA

01:15:47 - Becoming a Catholic

01:18:12 - Seeking falls away

01:23:40 - James draws a line in the interview

01:26:17 - Talking properly vs telling stories

01:28:26 - How to talk properly

01:30:04 - Energetic changes in the chest

01:34:46 - Free flowing being

01:36:56 - James asks for Steve’s reaction

01:40:37 - De-converting from Catholicism

01:46:17 - Catholic formation

01:48:28 - Trying to share doubts with Catholics

01:50:09 - A small wave of de-converts

01:51:44 - Why the recent vogue of conversion to traditional Christianity

01:52:55 - Can the modern man return to religion?

01:57:04 - Being a child of Winter

02:00:04 - Magick without seeking

02:00:57 - James’ magickal school, the Hermitage

02:09:15 - James on the experience of evil

02:14:27 - Summoning a demon of the Goetia

02:16:32 - Critique of magickal protection

02:20:17 - Why James still teaches banishing and protection magick

02:22:43 - Why James decided not to pursue a PhD

02:25:39 - Alan Chapman, John Michael Greer, and mentors

02:32:04 - Spiritual teaching and so what?

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To find our more about James Ellis, visit:

- https://www.youtube.com/@hermitixpodcast

- https://the-hermitage.mn.co/

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am once again joined by Muho, Sōtō Zen teacher, Youtuber, and previous abbot of Antai-Ji monastery in Japan.

Muho recalls the early days of his marriage and of his abbotship of Antai-Ji monastery, compares Japanese to Western students, and addresses the shortcomings of Western Buddhism.

Muho considers the role of the true teacher, the tension between tradition and innovation, and what it’s like to see the negative side of your teacher.

Muho also reflects on narcissism in spiritual gurus, competitiveness on the spiritual path, and how to work with traumatic memories which arise during meditation.

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

01:47 - First impressions of Japanese culture

04:12 - Arriving at Antai-Ji Monastery

08:33 - Initial difficulties at the monastery

10:00 - Becoming a monk

14:02 - Living in a tent and teaching Zen in Osaka

17:46 - Elected as abbot of Antai-Ji

19:01 - Falling in love with a Japanese woman

22:25 - Marriage and early days as abbot

26:04 - Retiring as abbot

28:47 - Japanese vs Western students

32:12 - A true teacher is like a carpenter

33:50 - Seeing the negative side of your teacher

37:24 - Is Buddhism universal or specific to each country?

41:25 - Shortcomings of Western Buddhism

49:25 - Innovation vs tradition

55:33 - Narcissism and spiritual teachers

59:24 - Competitiveness between Dharma brothers

01:07:16 - Trauma and emotions in meditation

01:11:53 - Should psychotherapy precede Zen practice?

01:14:21 - Sudden awakenings at Antai-Ji

01:26:18 - Should we emphasise or deemphasise awakening experiences?

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Previous episodes with Muho:

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

To find our more about Muho, visit:

- https://www.youtube.com/@muho

- https://www.youtube.com/@MuhoZen

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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In this episode I am once again joined by Alan Chapman, British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher.

Alan takes a deep dive into his understanding of the phenomenon of prophecy, how it operates, and its surprising purpose.

Alan explains the different between prophecy and prediction, the tests a prophet will face, and contrasts his approach to that of the Old Testament prophets.

Alan also shares stories of his own prophetic experiences, including a prophecy which he believes concerns events to come in 2026.

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Topics Include:

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Prophecy vs prediction

02:57 - What is prophecy?

03:27 - Prophecy and the path of awakening

03:51 - 2 worlds

05:58 - Expressing the silent knowing

08:43 - Confounding factors on the path

11:32 - Surprising encounters as awakening deepens

12:24 - The role of the prophet

15:00 - Are musicians and artists prophets?

16:26 - Speaking truth to power

20:20 - Alan’s prophetic dream about Fukushima

21:51 - Prophecy about Alan’s awakening

26:04 - Premonitions and more on Fukushima

27:03 - Prediction vs prophecy

30:35 - Divine mercy and a parental tone

31:50 - Purpose of prophecy

34:58 - Divine judgement and smiting

36:36 - Interpreting Old Testament prophecy

40:47 - Love not wrath

45:21 - Is a prophecy inevitable or can it be changed?

50:04 - Incarnation and identity formation

52:21 - Path of spiritual seeking

53:18 - Rebellion and revenge

54:25 - Cultural rebellion and inevitability

58:39 - Analysing Alan’s Fukushima prophecy

01:01:27 - Oracles and prophetic institutions

01:03:00 - Alan’s prophecy about 2026

01:24:44 - Teachers and trusting the silent knowing

01:28:44 - Understanding why prophecy happens

01:30:37 - Has Alan failed?

01:34:26 - Tests on the path

01:38:16 - Alan’s comments on Western culture

01:38:44 - We have forgotten the divine

01:42:13 - The Presocratics were prophets and magicians

01:44:23 - Alan comments on today’s geopolitical and cultural situation

01:46:23 - False flags and true flags

01:49:59 - Alan’s advice for living in today’s world

01:53:03 - Beatitudes and being light

01:56:30 - The consequences of violating your conscience

01:59:07 - True repentance

02:01:55 - Alan’s relationship with Jesus Christ

02:12:07 - Upcoming Magia exegesis

02:13:43 - Planned series about Alan’s Magia system

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Previous episodes with Alan Chapman: 

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

To find our more about Alan Chapman visit:

- https://barbarouswords.com/

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- https://www.guruviking.com

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During a recent trip to Nepal, I met with Lama Glenn Mullin, spiritual teacher, Tibetologist, and author of over 30 books on Buddhism.

Glenn was in Kathmandu to lead a group of pilgrims into tantric retreat and graciously agreed to film with me at various sacred sites before and after their retreat.

In this video, Glenn and I travel to Pharping where we explore sacred sites, temples, and meditation caves.

We meet a student of Glenn’s who performs a fire pūjā after a multi-year cycle of tantric retreat, enter the meditation cave of Padmasambhava, view a self arising Tara image, and encounter guard dogs at the Vajrayoginī temple.

Glenn converses with monks, explains the meaning of prayer flags, and traces the esoteric history of the region.

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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep369-esoteric-pharping-lama-glenn-mullin

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Topics include:

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Pharping as a sacred site

01:32 - Pāṃthiṅpa brothers

02:21 - Fire pūjā footage

03:02 - Esoteric meaning of the fire puja

04:17 - Guru Rinpoche’s enlightenment place

04:43 - Other great masters who practiced in Pharping

06:05 - History of Tibetan monasteries in Pharping

09:27 - Ra Lotsawa Tulku’s monastery

10:17 - View of the developing valley

10:58 - Self-arisen (rangjung) Tara shrine

11:21 - Ganesh in Buddhism

11:51 - Entering the shrine and viewing the self-arisen Tara

12:26 - About the rangjung phenomenon

13:48 - Lighting the butter lamp

15:56 - Drupthob Rinpoche and persecutions

18:58 - 5 visions of Tsongkhapa

19:16 - Retreat huts

20:00 - About prayer flags

21:16 - Origin of the Dalai Lamas

23:00 - Prayer in Buddhism

24:52 - Evening vs morning kora advice

26:20 - About Thrangu Rinpoche

27:31 - Namo Buddha and the Buddha’s sacrifice

28:28 - Towards the Asura cave

30:12 - Guru Rinpoche cave

31:51 - Hand print of Guru Rinpoche

33:00 - Entering the cave

34:04 - Walking and conversations

37:11 - Vajrayoginī temple

38:31 - Kathmandu’s Buddhist past

40:25 - Remarks on religious conflict

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Previous episodes with Lama Glenn Mullin:

- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=glenn%20mullin

To find out more about Lama Glenn Mullin, visit:

- http://www.glennmullin.com/

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

For more interviews, videos, and more visit:

- www.guruviking.com

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Thanks to Norbu Samphel for checking my translation of the Tibetan language.

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

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- 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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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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