Natural Awakening

In which I interview Dee about their work on Buddhism and paranormal experiences of all kinds, situated within a phenomenological, historically, doctrinally, and textually informed perspective, drawing also on classical Yogacara and Madhyamaka. The book: https://www.amazon.com/Paranormal-States-Abilities-Buddhist-Communities-ebook/dp/B0D3RVB51J/ You can find Dee and their work here: https://douglasosto.com/ My links: https://linktr.ee/WystanTBS

In which Mugen Sensei and Sando Roshi elucidate the path of kōan zen, manifesting realization for the benefit of all. You can find Stephen's work here: https://awakeningdharma.org/ on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephensnyderdharma on X: https://x.com/BuddhasHeart3 All my links: https://linktr.ee/WystanTBS

In which James provides a precis of his forthcoming book outlining his naturalistic view of mind, life, and mystical experience, shares his contemplative biography in brief, and we discuss embodiment and integration. James' website: https://www.innerspaceinstitute.org/ James' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesCooke/ James on X: https://x.com/DrJamesCooke My links: https://linktr.ee/WystanTBS

Roger Thisdell, a participant in a miscellaneous Q&A session, and the host delve into profound topics like perception, awareness, achieving stable non-dual perception, post-Fourth Path experiences, lineage guidance in meditation, and fabrications and suffering in Buddhism.

Sasha Chapin, a contemplative biography guest, discusses his journey with meditation, experiences with different practices, and reflections post-divorce. They explore various spiritual traditions, Cohen work integration, Zen Awakening, synchronicity, and balancing inner growth with practical skills.

In which Captain Blondy offers us his contemplative biography, practice between Eastern Orthodoxy and Buddhist techniques, his encounter with lightning and return to vivid life. "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." You can find Blondy on X here: https://x.com/captainblondy My website is: https://www.wystantbs.com/ I'm on X here: https://x.com/WystanTBS

In which Roger and I meander over maximally dereified phenomenology in theory and in practice and have some laughs along the way. "The coming and going of birth and death is the coming and going of radiant light... Haze, mist, water, and rocks, as well as the path of a bird and the profound way, are rotating circles of radiant light." -Dōgen, Shōbōgenzō, Kōmyō Roger's links: https://linktr.ee/rogerthis My website: https://www.wystantbs.com/ On X: https://x.com/WystanTBS

In which Romeo and I discuss the psychological effects and complications of intensive practice, psychedelic use along the Way, and means of harm reduction for those interested in taking the plunge. Romeo's website: https://neuroticgradientdescent.blogspot.com/ Romeo on X: https://x.com/RomeoStevens76 My website: https://www.wystantbs.com/ Me on X: https://x.com/WystanTBS

Peter McEwen, an expert in Tantra, Dzogchen, and Artful Living, discusses his unique upbringing, Zen and Dzogchen practices, Tantra, Tummo, and artful living. He explores advanced Buddhist practices, integration with daily life, Vajrayana, Cohen Practice, and Tantra in the Western context, offering insights on enhancing energy, boundaries, and life satisfaction.

In which we hear a brief version of Stephen's biography, a history of the company Jhourney, and discuss concerns and comments regarding adverse effects, harm-reduction practices, ongoing support for meditators, and navigating respectfully and responsibly scaling such intensive practices beyond their traditional religious contexts. You can find Stephen on X here: https://x.com/stephen_zerfas His co-founder Alex Gruver here: https://x.com/Alex_Gruver1 Their company Jhourney here: https://www.jhourney.io/? Me on X: https://x.com/WystanTBS My website, for personalized 1:1 teaching, essays, and more: https://www.wystantbs.com/ If you find these interviews and conversations valuable, I invite you to support their ongoing production directly here: https://www.wystantbs.com/donations Thanks for listening, reading, and for your interest in all this! May you and all beings be well, free from suffering, awake and flourishing!