Jason Miller, occultist, reflects on encounters in Tibetan Buddhism, rejecting discipleship, and powerful experience with the goddess Hekate. He compares Western magick to tantric sorcery, discusses empowerments in Nepal, and choosing Western magick over Tibetan Buddhism. The podcast explores Vajrayana practices, cave rituals, and the role of natural talent in spiritual accomplishments.
Encountering influential spiritual figures in Tibetan Buddhism, engaging in esoteric practices, and refusing discipleship offer shape Jason Miller's spiritual journey.
Discovering and teaching a magickal system associated with the goddess Hekate offers a unique perspective on Western ritual magick versus Himalayan sorcery.
Reflecting on the role of natural talent in spiritual achievements, Jason highlights the importance of grounding experiences for meaningful outcomes.
Deep dives
Encountering Lama Vadrenata and Nakpa Kunzan Dorje Rinpoche
Jason Miller reflects on his profound encounters with Lama Vadrenata and Nakpa Kunzan Dorje Rinpoche during his explorations in Tibetan Buddhism. He describes spending time in Nepal, where he received esoteric empowerment, engaged in practices like cave meditation, and politely declined discipleship under a spiritual master.
Experiencing Encounters with Hekate and Teaching a Magical System
Jason narrates his experiences of encountering the goddess Hekate and beginning to teach a magical system associated with her. He draws comparisons between Western ritual magic and Himalayan tantric sorcery while discussing the significance of natural talent in spiritual achievements.
Journey to Nepal for Spiritual Growth and Ongoing Teachings
Jason details his journey to Nepal to attend various empowerments and deepen his Buddhist and magical practices. He describes engaging with different llamas, collecting empowerments for future exploration into specific practices like Gurya Samaja, and embracing a functional approach to spirituality rather than rigid traditional boundaries.
Giftedness in Spiritual Practices
The podcast discusses the concept of being gifted in spiritual practices, highlighting that there are traditional ways in which individuals are considered gifted, such as through uncommon experiences like visions, prophecies, and birth traits. The speaker reflects on their own experiences and those of others, suggesting that being gifted may sometimes be a flaw or a capacity to perceive beyond the norm. They stress the importance of not solely focusing on the reality of visions but on the practicality and utility of the experiences, urging individuals to ground themselves back to reality for meaningful outcomes.
Navigating Spiritual Experiences
The episode delves into the process of navigating spiritual experiences, particularly in practices like astral projection and tantric rituals. The speaker emphasizes the need to let go of immediate scrutiny during such experiences and to later analyze their significance and relevance. They compare the journey of spiritual discovery to learning to ride a bike, advising listeners to embrace the unfolding experiences without excessively questioning their validity. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of spiritual phenomena and their practical implications, advocating for a balanced perspective on the nature of experiences.
In this episode I am joined by Jason Miller, occultist, author, and teacher of magick.
Jason shares his explorations in Tibetan Buddhism, including life changing encounters with Lama Vajranatha and famed ngakpa Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche. Jason recalls his months spent in Nepal during which he received esoteric empowerments, conducted cave and charnel ground practice, and refused the offer of discipleship under a spiritual master.
Jason also discusses encountering the goddess Hekate and beginning to teach a magickal system associated with her. Jason compares Western ritual magick to the tantric sorcery of the Himalayas, and considers the role of natural talent in spiritual accomplishment.
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Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep254-adventures-in-vajrayana-jason-miller
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.
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Topics Include:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Meeting Lama Vajranatha
04:27 - Experiments in Voodoo and psychedelic insights
07:23 - Beginning studies in Buddhism
10:31 - Travel to Nepal and meeting Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche
14:12 - Cave practice of Vajrakilaya
16:38 - Refusing Kunzang Dorje’s offer of traditional training
20:01 - Charnel ground practice and introduction to the nature of mind
22:37 - Realising rigpa
23:56 - Memories of empowerments in Nepal
30:30 - Powerful encounter with Hekate
36:26 - Choosing Western Magick over Tibetan Buddhism
37:37 - Communication with Hekate
40:53 - Grimoire culture of the early 2000s
42:45 - Beginning to teach the Hecate system
44:01 -Success of the Sorcery of Hekate online courses
45:56 - Why collect Buddhist empowerments?
49:19 - Illusory body and connections between systems
51:00 - Empowerments and further adventures in Nepal
57:01 - Himalayan vs Western Magick
59:17 - The truest wizard Jason has ever met
01:01:22 - What makes a powerful wizard?
01:02:46 - Old vs new systems
01:09:08 - Are some people supernaturally or spiritually gifted?
01:18:34 - Spiritual duds
01:19:41 - Senders vs receivers
01:20:17 - How to relate to spiritual experiences
01:23:11 - Astral projection and guitar playing
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Previous episode with Jason Miller:
- https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep235-strategic-sorcery-jason-miller
To find out more about Jason Miller, visit:
- https://strategicsorcery.net/
For more interviews, videos, and more visit:
- https://www.guruviking.com
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James
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