Journals of Spiritual Discovery by spiritualteachers.org

Journals of Spiritual Discovery by spiritualteachers.org

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Journals of Spiritual Discovery by spiritualteachers.org episodes

  • The Hillbilly Sutra
    My teachers were the sun, moon, stars, dirt, wind, trees, and the critters.  All of them were preaching the truth…. ~ The Hillbilly Sutra There is a hidden spiritual goldmine tucked away in rural Tennessee.  He doesn’t consider himself a spiritual teacher and rarely speaks in public or does interviews on this topic. Fortunately, he … Continue reading "The Hillbilly Sutra"
    1 hr 57 min
  • The Hillbilly Sutra

    My teachers were the sun, moon, stars, dirt, wind, trees, and the critters.  All of them were preaching the truth…. ~ The Hillbilly Sutra

    There is a hidden spiritual goldmine tucked away in rural Tennessee.  He doesn’t consider himself a spiritual teacher and rarely speaks in public or does interviews on this topic.

    Fortunately, he agreed to be on the Journals of Spiritual Discovery podcast.  When our original interview ran into technical problems, he went to a professional studio and recorded a nearly two hour account of his spiritual path and the wisdom revealed along the way.

    Sit back and be transported by the poetic storytelling of this Hillbilly Sutra.

    • Listen to the interview on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.
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      • QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: Who would you like to see interviewed on the show? Please let me know in the comments.

        • Selected Links and Notes from this Episode:

        • “There is absolutely nothing here and everything is proof of it.” [6:00]
        • “We already know what we are, but need an intuitive shift in perception in order to recognize it.” [13:45]
        • “Desperate earnestness is the key.” [18:00]
        • Discovering A Course in Miracles. [1:04:15]
        • The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, I Am That by Nisardadatta Maharaj, and Talks with Ramana Maharshi. [1:24:24]
        • “At this particular point in my life, the only two authorities I trusted in my quest was God and Jesus and they weren’t talking.” [1:05:30]
          • 1 hr 57 min
        • Mike Snider Interview

          My teachers were the sun, moon, stars, dirt, wind, trees, and the critters.  All of them were preaching the truth…. ~ Mike Snider

          Mike Snider is a hidden spiritual goldmine tucked away in rural Tennessee.  Mike Snider doesn’t consider himself a spiritual teacher and rarely speaks in public or does interviews on this topic.

          Fortunately, Mike Snider agreed to be on the Journals of Spiritual Discovery podcast.  When our original interview ran into technical problems, Mike went to a professional studio and recorded a nearly two hour account of his spiritual path and the wisdom revealed along the way.

          Sit back and be transported by the poetic storytelling of Mike Snider.

          • Listen to the interview on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.
          • Stream by clicking here, or download after you follow the link by using right-click and then “save as.”
          • Or listen on YouTube.

            • QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: Who would you like to see interviewed on the show? Please let me know in the comments.

              • Selected Links and Notes from this Episode:

              • “There is absolutely nothing here and everything is proof of it.” [6:00]
              • “We already know what we are, but need an intuitive shift in perception in order to recognize it.” [13:45]
              • “Desperate earnestness is the key.” [18:00]
              • Discovering A Course in Miracles. [1:04:15]
              • The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, I Am That by Nisardadatta Maharaj, and Talks with Ramana Maharshi. [1:24:24]
              • “At this particular point in my life, the only two authorities I trusted in my quest was God and Jesus and they weren’t talking.” [1:05:30]
              • If you enjoy the podcast leave a dollar in the tip jar, or buy a gift from CorazonGifts.  Either form of support will be greatly appreciated.
                • 1 hr 57 min
              • Daniel Ingram Interview
                Daniel Ingram is author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha and a leading proponent of Buddhism as a practical path to enlightenment in this lifetime.  He’s played a key role in keeping Buddhism vital and accessible while also grounded in the core teachings.  If you’re on a Buddhist path or thinking about exploring … Continue reading "Daniel Ingram Interview"
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              • Daniel Ingram Interview

                Daniel Ingram is author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha and a leading proponent of Buddhism as a practical path to enlightenment in this lifetime.  He’s played a key role in keeping Buddhism vital and accessible while also grounded in the core teachings.  If you’re on a Buddhist path or thinking about exploring such, you’ll be well served by this interview of Daniel Ingram.

                • Listen to the interview on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.
                • Stream by clicking here, or download after you follow the link by using right-click and then “save as.”
                • Or listen on YouTube:
                • If you enjoy the podcast, leave a tip in the tip jar, buy a gift from CorazonGifts, or join my monthly supporters.  Your help is appreciated.

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                  QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

                  Selected Links and Notes from this Episode

                  • The beginnings of Daniel Ingram’s spiritual search in his teenage years. [5:50]
                  • Spiritual experiences at three years old, as well as Daniel’s experience attending a Quaker School. [7:00]
                  • The impetus to begin formal meditation practice. [11:00]
                  • Friendship with Kenneth Folk. [11:50]
                  • The two main traditions that Daniel Ingram followed in his spiritual search — Christopher Titmus and crew, and Mahasi Sayadow — and an impressively quick recitation of nearly every retreat he attended including the Bhavana Society (Theravada Buddhism), and dashes of Kadampa Buddhism and Vajrayana. [13:30]
                  • A key divergence among the traditions Daniel practiced occurred in their relationship to “the ten defilements.” Daniel found the Vajrayana model of dealing with negative em
                    • 1 hr 35 min
                  • Eddie Traversa Interview
                    Australia: land of koala bears, kangaroos, Vegemite, and enlightened Aussies like Eddie Traversa.  Eddie is in the unique position of being both a psychotherapist and awakened, which gives him a deep perspective as well as a broad tool set with which to help clients. In our interview, he discusses why he doesn’t focus on helping … Continue reading "Eddie Traversa Interview"
                    1 hr 17 min
                  • Eddie Traversa Interview

                    Australia: land of koala bears, kangaroos, Vegemite, and enlightened Aussies like Eddie Traversa.  Eddie is in the unique position of being both a psychotherapist and awakened, which gives him a deep perspective as well as a broad tool set with which to help clients.

                    In our interview, he discusses why he doesn’t focus on helping people towards enlightenment, the importance of developing a relationship with the unconscious, and getting unstuck from patterns.  Along the way, we share a laugh about the motivational qualities of revenge and our fondness for the film American Beauty.

                      • Listen to the interview on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.
                      • Stream by clicking here, or download after you follow the link by using right-click and then “save as.”
                      • Or listen on YouTube:
                      • If you enjoy the podcast, leave a tip in the tip jar, buy a gift from CorazonGifts, or join my monthly supporters.  Your help is appreciated.

                        • Supporter Options
                        Excellent : $5.00 USD – monthlyAwesome : $10.00 USD – monthlyOutstanding : $20.00 USD – monthly



                        QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

                        Selected Links and Notes from this Episode

                        • Eddie recounts heart attacks, romantic breakups, and wondering why he is miserable. All this misery led him to ask “how does life work?” [3:05]
                        • Focusing like a “madman.” [6:30]
                        • Throwing out everything he thought that worked in order to discover what was really going on with life. [6:59]
                        • Exploring ESP, near death experiences, telepathy and questions about the human potential. [7:39]
                        • Eddie Traversa’s favorite book is the Tao Te Ching. [8:13]
                        • Asking how to become happy in life. [8:52]
                        • Learning
                          • 1 hr 17 min
                        • Michael Taft Interview
                          This 1.5 hour interview with Michael Taft seemed to fly by, leaving me immediately wanting a Part 2.   As you will see, Michael is deeply knowledgeable about meditation and succinctly explained the paradox of the observer watching the observer–a meditative trap which dumbfounded me for many years.  Michael Taft’s wide-ranging experience defines a person … Continue reading "Michael Taft Interview"
                          1 hr 22 min
                        • Michael Taft Interview

                          This 1.5 hour interview with Michael Taft seemed to fly by, leaving me immediately wanting a Part 2.   As you will see, Michael is deeply knowledgeable about meditation and succinctly explained the paradox of the observer watching the observer–a meditative trap which dumbfounded me for many years.  Michael Taft’s wide-ranging experience defines a person who refuses to believe something just because somebody told him.  That quality of respectful doubt shines through as we explore his life and views on awakening.

                          • Listen to the interview on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.
                          • Stream by clicking here, or download after you follow the link by using right-click and then “save as.”
                          • Or listen on Youtube:
                          • If you enjoy the podcast, leave a tip in the tip jar, buy a gift from CorazonGifts, or join my monthly supporters.  Your help is appreciated.

                            • Supporter Options
                            Excellent : $5.00 USD – monthlyAwesome : $10.00 USD – monthlyOutstanding : $20.00 USD – monthly



                            QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

                            Selected Links and Notes from this Episode

                            • Michael sought out meditation as help for anxiety attacks when he was young. [2:50]
                            • Finding new layers of suffering through awakening practices. [8:30]
                            • How experimenting with entheogenic compounds inspired deeper spiritual practice. [9:25]
                            • Michael studied under Professor Paul Muller-Ortega, a well-known scholar of Kashmir Shaivism. [11:10]
                            • Living and working in Japan gave him more space and time for meditation. [12:10]
                            • “I’ve always been interested in awakening, and love and freedom, and not a particular path.” [13:00]
                            • Some of the favorite teachers Michael Taft has worked with are 
                              • 1 hr 22 min
                            • Paul Rezendes Interview
                              When Paul Rezendes was kind enough to write a blurb for the back cover of Images of Essence, my book collaboration with Bob Fergeson, I had no idea there was anything more to Paul than being a talented nature photographer and wildlife tracker.  A few years later, a friend recommended I watch of series of … Continue reading "Paul Rezendes Interview"
                              1 hr 21 min

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                            Interviews with profound, yet down-to-earth spiritual teachers. Hear their life stories and nuggets of wisdom that you can apply to your spiritual search. If the great mysteries of life intrigue…