Buddha at the Gas Pump

A lifelong seeker of spiritual awakening, Sandra has deeply applied and correlated many teachings, methods, disciplines, healings, experiments, adventures, and views of every kind to forge a comprehensive understanding of human identity. She attended the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, an interdisciplinary program, experientially based, and purposed toward personal transformation. Her investigations led her to become a devotee of Adi Da Samraj between 1986 and 1996. She then began studying with Saniel Bonder, founder of Waking Down in Mutuality, with whose guidance she awakened in 1996, to a non-dual conscious embodiment of both her divine and human nature. She is currently a Senior Teacher of Waking Down, participating also in the ongoing creation of dharma, organizational structure, courses, and workshops. Sandra has been in private practice as a transpersonal psychotherapist since 1987. She has been a resident of Fairfield, Iowa since 2004. Her personal web site Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 2/24/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:41 - From Hollow to Spiritual Awakening 00:06:43 - Discovering the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology 00:09:27 - Transition to the Spiritual Path 00:13:14 - Living in the Spiritual Community 00:16:07 - Awakening and Controversy in the Community 00:19:16 - Recognizing Awakening in Sanyal Bondar 00:22:37 - Breaking Free from the Incubator 00:25:37 - Leaving the Communion and Finding a Realizer 00:28:35 - Discovering the Witness Consciousness 00:32:32 - Adi Da's Multidimensional Awakening 00:37:01 - The Mystery and Paradox of Adi Das 00:40:37 - The Paradoxical Nature of Realization 00:44:05 - The Anatomy of the Sinoatrial Node 00:47:35 - Realization and Transformation 00:51:08 - Witness Consciousness Awakening 00:54:23 - Falling in Love and Transformation Journey 00:57:22 - Protecting His Own Life 01:00:56 - Challenging Assumptions and Gratitude for Relationships 01:03:47 - A Ceremony of Resolution 01:06:06 - The Subtle Awareness and Confirmation of Awakening 01:09:20 - The Paradox of Personal Identity 01:12:43 - The Location of Consciousness 01:15:16 - Living in the Present Moment 01:19:12 - Awareness and Self-Reflection 01:22:21 - Contentment and the acceptance of death 01:25:55 - Further Awakening and Progressive Awakening 01:29:29 - Unique Expressions of Awakening 01:33:52 - The Never-Ending Unfoldments of Awakening 01:37:21 - The Upwelling of Consciousness 01:40:26 - Buddha at the Gas Pump

bax (or baxishta if he’s feeling uppity) does not consider himself fully awakened, but knows for sure that he’s recognized glimpses of the self.  He says this puts him in an awkward position and insists on starting off with this apology, if what i’ve seen is true then i’m a hypocrite every time i speak about it no better than the man who having awoken briefly from his dream rushes back to tell his friends what he saw “you’re all in my mind” he  informs  them and they laugh at him twice once for being obviously wrong and once for being right and therefore talking to himself my only defense is that even hypochondriacs do get sick and even hypocrites do awaken briefly bax’s motto is “self is solid”, and he considers himself a student of Ramana Maharshi, whose favorite description of the self was “a dense mass of self-knowledge”.  He considers himself a post-new age thinker, and feels that most of what is discussed today goes only halfway to Shankara’s great ‘three laws of self-knowledge’.  Specifically, much is said about consciousness but not very much about the self itSelf. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 2/17/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:04:03 - Self-Discovery, Music, and Health Issues 00:07:13 - Fact and Fiction 00:10:43 - Different Dialects for Different Schematic Regions 00:14:01 - A Near-death Experience 00:16:53 - Affective Flatlining 00:19:10 - Coming out of Nothing 00:22:24 - The World Lacks Existence 00:25:02 - The Experience of Solid Existence 00:28:23 - Recognizing the Glimpse of the Real 00:31:19 - Solidness as the Measure of Reality 00:34:34 - Mini-cycles of Seeking and Depressions 00:37:33 - The Evolution of Personal Development 00:41:11 - The Deep Dark Density 00:44:26 - Unpacking Points: Solidness and Intelligence 00:47:50 - The Paradox of Existence 00:51:01 - The Illusion of Consistent Laws 00:54:25 - Brahman as the World 00:57:54 - The Phases of Seeking 00:58:58 - Uncertainty 00:59:45 - The Marvel of Creation and Divine Intelligence 01:04:08 - Embracing Contrarianism 01:07:02 - Being a Trouble-maker 01:10:18 - The Cycle of Thought 01:13:25 - The Scale of a Thought 01:16:53 - The Presence of Self in Contrasting Situations 01:20:10 - The Clarity of Perception 01:23:22 - The Importance of Defining Words with Care 01:26:13 - The Importance of Truth and Half-Truths 01:28:53 - The Beauty of Existence and Non-Existence 01:31:13 - The Urban Guru Café

Pam Keene currently resides in Fairfield, Iowa with her husband Brad. A conscious seeker since the age of nineteen, she has been influenced by a variety of spiritual teachers. However, her sacred marriage of ten years has provided her with the most profound education so far. And she is still learning. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 2/10/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Buddha at the Gas Pump Introduction 00:04:32 - Pam and Brad's Awakening Journey 00:08:54 - Letting go of Transcendental Meditation 00:12:43 - Alcohol, Drugs, and Awakening Journey 00:16:44 - Honeymoon period and drinking/drugs 00:20:19 - The Importance of a Guru in Spiritual Growth 00:23:21 - Dana's Spiritual Journey 00:27:29 - The Power of Desire and Individual Paths 00:30:36 - The Awakening Process and Embracing a Personal God 00:33:35 - The Progression of Awakening 00:36:07 - The Rheostat of Belief 00:39:11 - Holding all Expressions of the Divine in the Heart 00:42:53 - Reconciliation of Opposites in the Wholeness of Self 00:45:59 - The Awakening through Dance 00:48:47 - Kundalini Complete 00:52:11 - The Power of Sexual Experience and Spiritual Practice 00:54:58 - Exploring Different Varieties of Spiritual Practice 00:57:43 - The Experience of Universal Awareness 00:59:44 - Wholeness in the Midst of a Heart Attack 01:01:21 - Near-Death Experience and Divine Awareness 01:03:22 - Reflections on Death and Fear 01:05:38 - Pam's Journey with Dance 01:07:57 - The Healing Power of Dance 01:11:25 - The Evolution of Dance Groups 01:14:13 - Couples and the Mission of Enlightenment 01:17:04 - Sharanalila: The Surrendering Dance 01:19:30 - Contact Information for More Information on Sharanalila 01:21:52 - The Sacred Dance Journey 01:24:35 - Leaving People with Openness to Awakening 01:27:52 - The Misconception of Levitation 01:31:04 - Conclusion and Thank You

Based on this 2010 interview for Buddha at the Gas Pump, Christopher Roberts is a spiritual seeker who experienced a profound awakening around that time. Growing up in Peoria, Illinois, Christopher explored a wide array of religious and spiritual traditions, from paganism and Gnosticism to Zen Buddhism and “A Course in Miracles.” This diverse background shaped a complex belief system focused on enlightenment and spiritual progress. Christopher’s pivotal shift came after reading an interview with “James” from Wingmakers.com, featured on ProjectCamelot.com. The content deeply challenged and ultimately dismantled his previously held beliefs, leaving him without a clear spiritual paradigm. Rather than causing confusion, this abrupt loss of certainty brought Christopher a sense of peace, spontaneity, and heart-centered living. He describes letting go of the intellectual pursuit of enlightenment and embracing a more intuitive, trust-based approach to life, where synchronicities and supportive connections began to appear regularly. At age 26 and as a student at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, Christopher found community among like-minded spiritual explorers. His practices included forgiveness (especially inspired by A Course in Miracles), meditation, and attention to intuition. Christopher’s shift led him from relying on external teachers to accepting full responsibility for his spiritual path. He embraced spontaneity, followed where his intuition led, and trusted that life would support him without the need for constant control or struggle. He emphasizes that his awakening is not a final state of enlightenment but a significant, lasting change in perspective and way of being. He advocates respect for each individual's unique path and stresses the importance of yielding to one’s own readiness for transformation. Christopher embodies a journey of moving from intellect to heart, seeking from external authority to inner guidance, and control to trust and flow. Article mentioned by Christopher, which help trigger his awakening. Transcript of this interview Interview Recorded 2/3/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Spiritual awakenings and shifts with Christopher Roberts 00:02:53 - Questioning Beliefs and Finding Peace in Not Knowing 00:05:21 - The Crumbling of Belief Systems 00:07:35 - Self-Referral and Spiritual Evolution 00:09:43 - Seeking Acceptance and Validation 00:11:59 - Abrupt Shifts and Emotional Turmoil 00:13:52 - Evolving and letting go of struggle 00:15:17 - Synchronicity in Meeting Friends 00:16:53 - An Unexpected Midnight Drive to Chicago 00:18:39 - Spontaneity and Alignment in Life 00:20:49 - Paganism and Eastern Philosophies 00:23:05 - Shifting Reality through Forgiveness and Apology 00:25:21 - Confrontation on the Road 00:27:25 - A Intense Encounter and the Power of Forgiveness 00:29:32 - A Series of Coincidences 00:31:39 - Finding my Spiritual Home at MUM 00:33:49 - Spiritual Development and Literature Appreciation 00:36:03 - The Giant Trust Exercise 00:38:18 - Trusting the Flow of Life 00:40:33 - Trusting Intuition and Feeling Supported 00:42:45 - The Subtle Feeling of Creativity 00:45:07 - The Illusion of Struggle and the Power of Trust 00:47:11 - Letting Go of Control 00:49:31 - Spiritual Practices and Preparation for Transition 00:51:31 - Friction in Imposing Practices 00:53:20 - Spiritual Laziness and Responsibility 00:55:26 - Shifts and Transformations in People's Lives 00:57:27 - The Universal Attributes of Awakening 00:59:13 - Remarkable Inner Shifts 01:01:14 - The Spiritual Renaissance and the Year 2012 01:02:59 - Appreciation and Next Steps

I had been a seeker for most of my life. I began to meditate in 1973 and followed that path for the next 28 years. In 1983 I had a very intense Near Death Experience that left me with a very unattached view on the seriousness of everything. A separation and subsequent divorce in 1991 left me without a reason to continue doing what I had been doing. After visiting Fairfield, Iowa twice a year from 1989, my new wife Cindy and I moved here in 1999, as it was the next obvious thing to do. Our old life had ended and this was a chance to start a new chapter. We jumped right into the group meditation program in the Domes at Maharishi International University but also were fascinated by the fact that Fairfield was Grand Central Station for just about every spiritual teacher on the planet. After sampling the various flavors of all the folks passing thru it seemed obvious that Andy Rymer was the next thing to pay attention to. I found Andy to be a very powerful force and can see his influence on me to finally get that I was awake and had always been awake. From the summer of 2001 through 2010 I kept busy nurturing a group satsang in my home and participating in an informal spiritual discussion group at Revelations Coffee Shop most afternoons as a 12-step program for seekers. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 1/22/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:25 - The Journey to Fairfield, Iowa and the Practice of Meditation 00:08:02 - The Transformation Begins 00:11:01 - Interviewing People who've never done TM 00:14:32 - A Near-Death Experience and a Shift in Focus 00:18:05 - A Journey into Transcendental Meditation 00:22:07 - A Shifted Perspective 00:25:25 - The Understanding That I Didn't Create This 00:28:57 - The Dark Night of the Soul 00:31:59 - Angels and Laughter 00:34:58 - Expansion of Perception 00:38:23 - A Strange Encounter with a Black Hole 00:41:26 - Various Spiritual Teachers and Their Influence 00:44:38 - The Profound Meditation Experience 00:48:01 - The Level of the Relative and the Absolute 00:51:16 - The Essential Thing 00:55:22 - The Shift to Universal Consciousness 00:59:36 - The Consciousness of Being 01:03:12 - A Divine Encounter in the Chair 01:06:30 - End of Doubt 01:10:21 - The Value of Gathering with Enlightened People 01:13:48 - The Enthralled Caller 01:17:56 - Functioning in the Relative World 01:21:40 - Unexpected Boat Acquisition 01:24:56 - A Heart Attack Experience 01:28:20 - The Heart Attack Experience 01:31:24 - The Presence in Pain and Suffering 01:35:09 - Changing Your Relationship with Awakening 01:38:40 - The Dangling Carrot Attitude 01:42:35 - The Intimacy of Appreciation 01:45:56 - Closing and Future Satsang Questions Save Save

Sue Berkey is a multi-talented artist, spiritual practitioner, and teacher based in Fairfield, Iowa, where she has lived for over 25 years. Sue is recognized for her deep contentment with life in Fairfield, preferring her peaceful and fulfilling routine to travel or seeking excitement elsewhere. Artistic Career: Sue holds an MFA in filmmaking and sculpture, expressing herself primarily through sculpture—her first artistic love—but also through film, painting, and drawing. Locally, she is known for her unique outdoor installation art, such as the hay bale stars displayed near the reservoir, which have attracted online attention. Yoga and Healing Work: A pioneer in her community, Sue was Fairfield’s first full-time Hatha yoga teacher, with over 15 years of teaching experience. Her style involves guiding students to challenge their comfort zones, emphasizing inner growth through sustained poses and deep self-exploration. In addition to yoga, Sue is a “rebirther,” facilitating a specific form of pranayama (breathing exercises) that connect individuals to early formative experiences, even birth, and help process and heal suppressed emotions. She has worked with hundreds of clients, supporting them as they face and integrate their deepest fears and emotional blockages. Spiritual Perspective and Awakening: Sue describes herself as someone who experienced a profound spiritual awakening triggered by a teaching from Adi Da, leading her to a realization of simplicity and personal mastery in life. She lives free of judgment, embracing the full range of human emotions without attachment or repression. For her, spiritual liberation encompasses both the ability to feel deeply and to let go, maintaining wholeness and contentment regardless of external circumstances. Sue’s spiritual life began at a young age, being drawn to church and the search for inner meaning as early as six years old. She considers diverse life experiences—including being a single mother and even cheerleading—as spiritual practices, acknowledging that all aspects of life contribute to her growth. Though familiar with TM (Transcendental Meditation), Sue found greater resonance and joy with yoga and rebirthing. Philosophy and Approach: Sue is passionate about human liberation—not only spiritual but also emotional and economic. She guides others in healing and forgiveness, especially those nearing the end of life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and cleaning up unfinished relationships. Her approach is practical yet expansive; she believes people should strive to express their gifts and not wait for external circumstances to feel fulfilled. Both ambitious and content, Sue aspires to make more large-scale sculptures internationally, share her teachings, and expand her impact as a healer. She embodies the paradox of inner satisfaction paired with ever-expanding creative goals. Sue’s teaching style is highly interactive, blending physical practice with philosophical and emotional insights. She encourages students to embrace all emotions, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and strive for honesty and direct communication, fostering real freedom and compassion. Sue Berkey’s life and work reflect a blend of artistry, spiritual depth, emotional liberation, and social consciousness. Her story illustrates how awakening can coexist with vibrant personality, ambition, and a passion for service, proving that spiritual realization can be deeply integrated with everyday life, creativity, and community engagement. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 1/6/2010. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Enlightenment as a Universal Experience 00:02:36 - The Experience of Art in Different Cultures 00:04:40 - Sculpture and the Power of Rebirthing 00:06:37 - The Impact of Caesarian Births 00:08:15 - A Spiritual Awakening 00:10:29 - Living in a Superfluid World 00:12:28 - The Range of Human Feelings and Non-Judgment 00:14:22 - The Tricky Balance Between Spiritual Freedom and Economic Realities 00:15:52 - The Meaning of Freedom in Prison 00:17:43 - Choosing Traumatic Circumstances 00:20:49 - Finding Deep Contentment 00:23:34 - Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone 00:26:06 - Early Spiritual Practices 00:28:45 - TM, Hatha Yoga, and Spiritual Development 00:31:50 - Discussing Death and Transition 00:35:02 - The Importance of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 00:37:54 - Fulfillment and Contentment 00:40:34 - Expanding Goals as an Artist, Healer, and Teacher 00:43:23 - The Value of Personality and Emotional Liberation 00:45:40 - Letting Go of Grudges 00:47:40 - The Quest for the Highest Truth 00:49:31 - Profound awakenings through yoga and meditation 00:51:22 - Awakening and Skepticism 00:54:15 - The Subjectivity of Judging Awakening 00:57:08 - The Levels of Awakening 00:59:26 - The Deepening of Compassion 01:02:22 - The Beauty of Being Comfortable with Yourself 01:05:00 - The Transformational Dream 01:07:19 - The Incremental Growth and Different Spiritual Paths 01:09:49 - The Beauty of Diversity and Unity 01:13:31 - Building a Community of Participation Save

Rev. Winn’s experience is that the Kingdom of Heaven is a state of higher consciousness.  He focuses on understanding and experiencing the Christian mystical tradition in terms of the clearly defined states of consciousness found in the Vedic tradition.  He was the senior pastor of Unity Church of Fairfield IA for 12 years and for six years has been the senior pastor of the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit. He has worked extensively on the subtle process of overcoming the Three Temptations of Jesus Christ and has been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique for close to 48 years. He is a successful businessman, married with two children. Website: healingtheheartofamerica.org Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/23/2009. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:46 - The Experience of Feeling Free 00:09:10 - A Cone of Silence 00:11:46 - Awakening of the Being 00:14:43 - The Importance of Bedtime Sync 00:17:33 - The Paradoxical Elements of Silence and Dynamism 00:20:08 - Common Experiences of Enlightenment 00:22:37 - The Silence and the Mind's Habit of Thinking 00:24:36 - The Levels of Consciousness and the Nathaniel State 00:26:37 - Going to Kansas City to Learn to Love 00:28:40 - A Glorious Celestial Experience, Followed by Disappointment 00:31:07 - The Power of Compassion and the Ego in Religion 00:33:47 - Expanding or Destroying the Ego 00:36:15 - The Function of the Ego in Enlightenment 00:38:40 - Letting go of Negative Feelings 00:41:10 - Spiritual Awakening and Shift 00:43:31 - A Connection with Jesus and the Path to Ministry 00:46:14 - The Book of Mormon and a Soldier's Story 00:48:44 - Tolerance and Love in Religion 00:51:17 - The Danger of Doing Nothing 00:53:49 - The power of creating lasting spiritual institutions 00:56:14 - Letting Go of Thoughts for Brahman Consciousness 00:58:59 - The Experience of Freedom and Awakening 01:01:37 - The Role of Spiritual Practice in Awakening 01:04:19 - The Nature of the Soul and the Terrifying Revelation 01:06:44 - Personal Spiritual Experiences 01:09:23 - The Need for Enlightened People 01:11:55 - The Absolute World 01:13:59 - The Desire to Save the World 01:16:17 - The Freedom of Expression and Missionary Motives 01:19:08 - YouTube Channel Announcement Save Save Save

Fax and Sharon Gilbert met on a Transcendental Meditation teachers' course in 1972 in Santa Barbara California and have been teaching together ever since. They’ve administered meditation centers and retreat facilities and inspired and taught thousands of people to meditate throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. They became involved in the Waking Down work in 2002. Several awakenings and dark nights of the soul later they became mentors and then teachers of this work in 2007. They both enjoy the freedom to express this teaching in their own way and marvel at the unique unfolding of each person in this mysterious process of awakening. Fax is also an artist/educator and uses the performance skills of mime, magic, masks and comedy to teach and inspire students of all grade levels. Since 1990 he has presented over 5,000 school assembly programs, residencies, and community concerts, and keynoted many regional educational events. He now splits his time between his Waking Down work and delivering a range of educational and performance programs throughout the Midwest. Fax grew up in Boston and attended Brandeis University. Sharon has been the president of the Waking Down Teachers Assn. for the past six years, is on its governing board and facilitates the monthly teachers meeting. In addition to her teaching and administrative activity she spends her time writing, editing, gardening, reading a wide range of books, and watching cooking shows. Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/16/2009. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha in the Gas Pump 00:03:26 - Sharing Artwork and Programming 00:05:46 - Coming into Alignment with Myself 00:08:38 - Finding Purpose in God-Realization and Enlightenment 00:11:56 - Discovering Inner Peace 00:14:55 - Peace as a Component of Being 00:18:45 - Expressing Human Emotions 00:22:29 - Activating Sense of Presence 00:24:34 - Connection between Consciousness and Facts 00:27:18 - Reconnecting with Consciousness and the Fullness of Being 00:30:27 - The Definition of Enlightenment 00:33:48 - Questioning the Doubt 00:36:23 - Self-realization and spiritual growth 00:38:49 - Embracing Uncomfortable Emotions 00:41:48 - The Power of Awareness and Integration 00:44:58 - The Different Stages of Awakening 00:48:07 - The Fullness of Being and the Poignancy of Life 00:51:15 - Appreciating the Polarity of Limitations and Unlimited Aspect 00:54:35 - The Pain of Different Opinions 00:58:58 - The Nature of Awakening and its Effects 01:02:14 - The Recognition of Living Itself 01:05:14 - The Recognition of Who You Are as Consciousness 01:08:04 - The Power of Company in Awakening 01:11:21 - Confidence in Being and Uniqueness of Expression 01:14:02 - The Paradox of Truth 01:16:53 - Questions from Viewers 01:19:35 - The Buddha's Death 01:23:19 - Being Who You Are 01:26:16 - The Value of Meditation 01:30:09 - Awakening and Self-Improvement 01:33:55 - The Courage to Come Forward

We feel like we live a pretty ordinary life, yet in our 54-year marriage and in our working lives (Steve's a retired electrical contractor and Winifred is an artist and poet) grace, challenge and transformation play themselves out in endless variety. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/9/2009. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Definition of Spiritual Awakening 00:05:21 - Commissioned Paintings and Intuitive Portraits 00:09:56 - The Awakening Experience 00:15:16 - The Universal Experience of Enlightenment 00:19:02 - A Journey of Spiritual Seeking 00:24:38 - Discovering Limitless Consciousness 00:30:22 - The Nature of Awakening 00:35:50 - Housecleaning: Waking Down, Shake Down 00:39:27 - Spontaneous Awakening and Personal Growth 00:42:26 - The Spiral of Personalized Wounds 00:44:59 - The Healing of the Core Wound 00:48:01 - Awakening in the Midst of Crisis 00:50:27 - The Perfect Silence of Life 00:52:52 - The Embodied Awakening 00:55:18 - Differences in Awakening Experiences and Mutuality 00:58:10 - Exploring Waking Down Organization 01:01:27 - The Essence of Love and Non-Separateness 01:04:24 - The Sun and the Clouds 01:07:30 - Preparation and Refinement in Spiritual Practice 01:10:13 - Self-Realization and the Desire for Peace 01:13:10 - Raw and Direct Emotions 01:16:13 - Compassion and Vulnerability 01:18:40 - Evolving Priorities and the Desire to Serve 01:20:46 - Meaningful and Deep Conversations with People 01:22:21 - Emotional Reactions to Movies 01:23:34 - The Same Kind of Satisfaction 01:24:21 - The Same Kind of Satisfaction 01:25:08 - The Same Kind of Satisfaction 01:26:27 - Fulfillment and Desire 01:28:47 - Reactions and Trust in Social Situations 01:31:39 - Participate in the Show Save Save

Stan Kendz (Sta) is a popular experiential, motivational, and business coach/mentor who has been guiding advanced personal-achievement seminars at the corporate and individual levels for more than 35 years. He is a published author of numerous audiobooks that enliven intuitive self-development, professional success, and personal fulfillment. In 1994, after a timeless and transformative experience of pure ‘Being’, which he refers to as “our true immortal Nature”, he co-authored a book on consciousness-based natural health care titled: Forever Healthy – An Introduction to Maharishi Ayur Veda. In 2005 Stan enrolled at Maharishi University of Management as a Ph.D. student and has become subjectively and objectively knowledgeable in Vedic Science. He is currently concluding his thesis research on the effects that higher states of consciousness have on an individual’s ability to effortlessly and spontaneously fulfill his/her desires. Website: stankendz.com Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/2/2009. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and the Meaning of "Buddha at the Gas Pump" 00:02:55 - A Profound Meditation Experience 00:05:34 - The Profound Experience of Sanghita 00:07:37 - The Nature of Being and the Release of Bliss 00:10:02 - The "mahahaha" and the Release from Suffering 00:12:57 - Challenging Times and Spiritual Resolution 00:15:53 - Identification with the Unbounded Being 00:18:25 - Re-engaging and Developing Self-Appreciation 00:20:47 - Oscillating Awareness and Healing 00:23:11 - Reflection and Growth through Deep Affinity 00:25:19 - The Raw Experience 00:27:43 - Falling Away of the Relative Field 00:29:46 - Transformation of Emotions 00:32:11 - Unveiling the Joy of Being On Stage of Myself 00:34:18 - Non-judgment and compassion 00:36:48 - Compassion for Others 00:39:31 - Cherishing the Present Moment 00:41:32 - The Influence of Medical Science on the World 00:43:49 - Perceiving itself 00:46:16 - The Fear of Losing Individuality in Meditation 00:48:43 - The Loss of Innocence 00:52:02 - The Expansion of Consciousness 00:55:20 - Amazing Coincidences and Acts of Nature 00:57:40 - The Evolution of Bliss and Unboundedness 01:00:56 - The Mind of Man and Disorder 01:04:59 - The Integrity of Experience 01:09:03 - The Self and the Knowing 01:12:09 - Seeking Unbounded Love 01:14:33 - Breaking the Bond of Attachment 01:17:02 - Awakening and Letting Go 01:19:25 - Continued Weekly Broadcasts Save