Pierce Salguero

In this conversation with Prof. Pierce Salguero, an expert in Asian history and healing traditions, the discussion dives into his groundbreaking Multidharma model of spiritual awakening. He explores the diverse threads of experience like emptiness, oneness, energy, and psyche, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of spirituality. Salguero emphasizes the importance of validating personal experiences and navigating the complexities of identity in one's spiritual journey. The dialogue offers profound insights into the nature of awakening and the beautifully non-linear paths individuals can take.

Historians Pierce Salguero and Dominic Steavu discuss Daoist practices, psychedelics for mystical experiences, talismanic tattoos, internal alchemy, embodied nonduality, aliens, and the Wu-Tang Clan. They contrast Buddhist emptiness with Daoist fullness and explore unconventional research topics like medicinal drugs, tattoos, and subterranean yoga transmissions. The conversation also delves into historical interpretations, immortality beliefs in Daoism, and speculation about aliens in Chinese history.

In this podcast, they reflect on Season 1, challenge academic norms with Buddhist medicine, and explore embodied spirituality. Topics include talismanic chants, dissolving bodies, and the mystery of spirituality. Scholars share personal journeys and the importance of integrating personal experiences into academic work.