

#32 Michael Taft - Deconstructing Yourself
Mar 16, 2023
Meditation teacher Michael Taft discusses Buddhist modernism, tantric practice, emptiness, and the similarities between Hindu and Tibetan Tantra. They delve into different models of reality, the importance of multiple working models, and the effects of mudras and pranayama on the subtle body. They also explore relying on subtle energy and omens, coherence in terravada practice, and the influence of Yogic Tantra. The chapter ends with a discussion on meditation, awareness, and the coherence between different practices and approaches to reality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Michael Taft's First Spiritual Experience
02:02 • 3min
Exploring Past Experiences and Working Models
04:55 • 6min
Exploring the Subtle Body in Yoga Practice
11:19 • 2min
Relying on Subtle Energy and Omens
13:44 • 3min
Coherence and Beliefs in Terravada Practice
17:08 • 26min
Exploring Yogic Tantra and its Influence in Practice
43:09 • 22min
Exploring Meditation and Awareness
01:05:12 • 20min
The Coherence Between Practices and Approaches to Reality
01:24:42 • 13min
Finding More Information and Appreciation
01:37:44 • 2min