A special bonus episode of Synchronicity. Sharing my thoughts about the election of Donald Trump, where we are now and where do we go from here. Want to talk about it? Join the Synchronicity Facebook Community and let's talk.

*Long Election Intro Alert* Come hang out in the fledgling Synchronicity Facebook Community. A community for cool people by cool people.   Genpo Roshi stops by Synchronicity. Dennis Paul Merzel, also known as Genpo Roshi, is a Zen Priest, a teacher in both the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen Buddhism, Abbot of Kanzeon since 1988, and creator of the Big Mind Process in 1999. From his initial awakening in 1971 his purpose and his passion have remained the same: to assist others to realize their true nature and to continuously deepen his own practice as well as assisting others in carefully reflecting on this life and clarifying the Way. He has a new book out now called Spitting Out the Bones: A Zen Master's 45 Year Journey Topics Discussed Zen Meditation The Monastic Life Not getting caught up in rituals N0-Self Experiences Non-experience Becoming a non-returner The Bodhisattva Vow

Brace yourself for an absolutely excellent episode of Synchronicity. Today, I'm joined by artist, mystic and all around brilliant person, John F. Simon Jr. If you're interested in the intersection of creativity and mindfulness this is the episode for you. I left our conversation absolutely in awe of John's creativity, compassion and wisdom. John's new book, "Drawing Your Own Path: 33 Exercises at the Crossroads of Art and Mindfulness" is out now on Parallax Press. John has been producing art professionally for almost 20 years beginning with hand and pen plotter drawings and progressing through Internet Art to finally arrive at his own practice of 'coding as creative writing'. The main John shows his Software Art is through sculptural wall hangings with LCD screens that he calls 'art appliances' and has made and sold since 1999. John also makes drawings and paintings daily in the 'traditional' media of gouache and pencil.

Dr. Bruce Damer stops by Synchronicity to talk cooperative evolution, liminal boundaries, magic, reality and more! Be sure to subscribe to Bruce's excellent podcast, "The Levity Zone."   If you like Synchronicity give her a rating on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/synchronicity-noah-lampert/id1052839207?mt=2  

The wonderful Steven Kampmann returns to talk individuation, balance and the purpose of life. The book referenced throughout the episode is Hermann Hesse's, "Demian." This episode is brought to you by The Alan Watts Foundation. You can find every single recorded Alan Watts talk in one convenient place. All proceeds benefit the continuation and dissemination of Alan Watts recorded media. Use the code SYNC at checkout and get 30% of your first purchase.

This episode is brought to you by The Alan Watts Foundation. You can find every single recorded Alan Watts talk in one convenient place. All proceeds benefit the continuation and dissemination of Alan Watts recorded media. Use the code SYNC at checkout and get 30% of your first purchase. Bonus Download: Viken Arman's set from Burning Man 2016 at the White Ocean Camp Lama Surya Das stops by Synchronicity to discuss Dzogchen, Buddhism, Buddha Standard Time, non-duality and practical applications of various Buddhist practices. Lama Surya Das has an excellent book called "Make Me One With Everything" which you can pick up now. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya has spent over forty five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the Dalai Lama’s own teachers, and has twice completed the traditional three year meditation cloistered retreat at his teacher’s Tibetan monastery. He is an authorized lama and lineage holder in the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism, and a close personal disciple of the leading grand lamas of that tradition. He is the founder of the Dzogchen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its branch centers around the country, including the retreat center Dzogchen Osel Ling outside Austin, Texas, where he conducts long training retreats and Advanced Dzogchen retreats.

Robert Waggoner returns to talk about his personal lucid dreaming experiences, Buddhism and lucid dreams and the nature of reality. This episode is brought to you by the Alan Watts Foundation. Use the code SYNC at checkout and get 30% off your first purchase on the new Alan Watts online shop.

**FIRST SPONSORED EPISODE** This episode is brought to you by The Alan Watts Foundation Visit: https://syncpodcast.com/watts and use the code SYNC at checkout and get 30% off your first order at the official Alan Watts Shop. If you want to become an Alan Watts Foundation affiliate send me an email at noah at syncpodcast dot com.   J.R. Morton stops by Synchronicity. If you like Synchronicity consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!   Topics Discussed How the death of J.R.'s father impacted his life J.R.'s first psychedelic experience Realizing that money doesn't buy happiness LSD Ram Dass and Be Here Now Christianity and spiritual experiences The importance of having friends on the path Meeting Ram Dass Neem Karoli Baba Video games Mystical experiences Synchronicity Religion and mythology

Comedian, podcaster, writer and awesome person Kelly MacLean stops by Synchronicity. Kelly hosts an excellent podcast called, "The Tao of Comedy" which happens to be in MindPod Network. Kelly is as wise as she is lovely which is to say she is very wise. Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to "The Tao of Comedy" Topics Discussed Astrology Leave Jennifer Aniston alone! Meditation Death, Dying, Life Being Present Synchronicity Growing up with Buddhist parents The importance of meditation but also not meditating Does Kelly believe in God? What happens after we die? What's love? What is magic?   The book giveaway is back! This week I'm giving away a copy of "Mind Beyond Death" by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Join the Synchronicity Community and you're entered in every book giveaway forever.

Robert Waggoner stops by Synchronicity to discuss dreams and lucid dreaming. Robert has two excellent books that I highly recommend you check out: Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self Lucid Dreaming, Plain and Simple: Tips and Techniques for Insight, Creativity, and Personal Growth So yeah, DREAMS! Topics Discussed What is Lucid Dreaming? The scientific validation for lucid dreaming Robert's lucid dreaming experience Castaneda's "Journey to Ixtlan" Dream worlds Possibilities of lucid dreaming Practical benefits of lucid dreaming Exploring dreamscapes Modulating emotions within lucid dreams The benefit of enhancing awareness Integrating dream experiences into waking life Episode BONUS: The Alan Watts clip at the end of the episode is from the Comparative Philosophy Collection. Check out the new Alan Watts Online Shop: alan-watts-electronic-university.myshopify.com Featuring dozens of talks (many unreleased). Use the code SYNC at checkout and to get 30% off your order. Enjoy.