98. Analyzing Cultural Appropriation of Eastern Spirituality

In this episode, Chandresh discusses the heated debate that is going on about the cultural appropriation of tantra, yoga, and eastern spirituality. Chandresh shares his perspective and experience on how we can arrive at a solution.

The cultural appropriation debate is asking for the respect that the eastern spirituality deserves. Chandresh discusses questions like:  What problems are being faced in western society that are becoming a challenge in healing the cultural appropriation problem? What exactly is missing in the western culture that is not enabling the cultural appreciation part to happen?

He also shares various solutions and discusses how we can turn this problem into a solution. Some of these include mantras and teachings from various teachers and masters who have talked about being in the global village and treating the world as your family. The truth is, spirituality is for everyone. It is not a monopoly of a certain religion, color, or community. In order for us to channel and expand into any form of art or spirituality, we have to learn how to use it in the most respectful way. This is the basic, most fundamental part.

Useful links:

• Chandresh's YouTube Channel
• Find Your Source of Happiness - 21 Day Challenge
• Private Guidance Program with Chandresh
• Buy the book - Break the Norms 
• Instagram: @cbmeditates

About Chandresh:

Chandresh Bhardwaj is a seventh generation tantra teacher, spiritual advisor, and speaker. Based in Los Angeles and New York, Chandresh is author of the book Break the Norms written with intention to awaken human awareness from its conditioned self. His mission is to demystify tantra and make it an accessible and easy-to-understand and practically applicable spiritual practice.

Visit cbmeditates.com to send your questions and to know more about Chandresh's work.