Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Frank Yang: Ego Death, Consciousness, Vipassana

Mar 2, 2023

Frank Yang, a versatile artist and consciousness coach, shares his insights on mindfulness and the profound connection between mental and physical fitness. He dives into the nature of consciousness, discussing concepts like ego dissolution and the importance of recognizing the emptiness within. The conversation explores paths to spiritual awakening, including the value of Vipassana meditation, and highlights the interconnectedness of all existence. Yang also touches on the transformative potential of music in enhancing spiritual experiences and promoting deeper self-awareness.

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The Mind Is Part of Reality

01:26

Blinking Out of Existence

00:26

The Witness Phase

03:33

The Do Nothing Meditation

01:12

Intro

2min

Exploring Consciousness and Emptiness

19min

Awakening and Integration: The Interplay of Emptiness and Reality

6min

Paths to Non-Duality: Meditation Explored

19min

Exploring Consciousness: The Beauty of Multiplicity and Oneness

5min

Journey Through Spirituality and Awakening

17min

Embracing the Unseen: Insights on Spirituality and Existence

9min

Mystical Pathways: Psychedelics and Meditation

14min

The Harmonious Intersection of Music and Meditation

2min

10.

Exploring Consciousness Through Music and Meditation

16min

11.

Meditation, Ego, and the Spiritual Journey

26min

12.

Exploring Modern Teachers and Pragmatic Approaches in Vipassana

3min

13.

Engagement and Sponsorship in the Podcast Conclusion

4min

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ndSnh1YZ6kY

Frank Yang is a versatile artist and mentor who adeptly produces video content and dramatic art, while also providing guidance to students seeking to harness the power of their minds to attain inner peace and gain meaningful insights about life. Drawing from his rich experiences in bodybuilding and creative discipline, Frank imparts invaluable wisdom on how to lead a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Who is Frank Yang?

00:01:41 Our astounding fundamental nature

00:03:31 The emptiness of consciousness

00:08:37 Continuity leads to liberation

00:13:42 Consciousness has no "objective"

00:15:24 Are we fragments of one consciousness?

00:18:59 Immortality is inevitable

00:20:27 The esoteric value of science

00:32:52 The ancient protocols of meditation

00:41:38 Answering the UFO question

00:43:40 Dangers of depersonalization

00:47:02 Frank's thoughts on Leo Gura

00:52:02 Buddhism and Hinduism

00:56:15 Training the body is training the mind

00:59:17 What is the definition of "Enlightenment?"

01:02:51 Is Frank enlightened?

01:05:56 The truest structure of reality

01:15:06 The importance of having a guru

01:19:34 Everything can be seen as music

01:24:23 Advice for wisdom seekers

01:29:36 The most fundamental aspect of consciousness

01:40:15 Overcoming our conditioning and traumas

01:49:30 From stream entry to the Arahant

02:00:20 When do you know you are at the top?

02:02:53 Greatest teacher in Vipassana

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