Buddha at the Gas Pump

Debra Martin is a World-Renowned Intuitive Healer and an International Research Lab Certified Medium with the Windbridge Research Center. Debra is a Spiritual Coach, Survivor of three near death experiences, cancer and an author of six books. Her most recent: "Proof of Miracles” & "Doctors, Faith & Courage”. Debra had her third near death experience on 1-21-12 where she had an out of body experience and conversation with God. From this experience her mediumship abilities heightened, and she was given the gift to heal. Debra has developed a healing technique which is not being done anywhere else in the world. In 2013, the Logos Church ordained her as a healing minister due to the healing miracles they were witnessing. She is a motivational speaker and has been on many radio networks. Website Instagram Facebook YouTube channel Army4Love Gatherings: Zoom on the 1st Tuesday of every month Free. 3:00 p.m. MST: https://goldenmiracles.com/engage/ Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 8, 2022. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Childhood Encounters with Faces at Night 00:04:17 - Shutting Off and Fitting In 00:08:36 - The Process of Mediumship 00:12:36 - Connecting with the Other Side 00:16:11 - A Life-Changing Car Accident 00:20:01 - Intervention from a Non-Corporeal Being 00:23:29 - The Mysterious Stranger 00:26:26 - A Big Near-Death Experience 00:30:01 - A Divine Encounter and Life Plan 00:33:28 - Unraveling the Mystery of the 90-Pound Condition 00:36:42 - A Personal Connection with God 00:39:53 - Remote Healing and Spiritual Journeys 00:43:33 - Healing Childhood Trauma 00:46:57 - The Healing Process and Physical Effects 00:50:15 - Spiritual Surgeons and Healing Others 00:54:02 - The Power of Lavender Oil 00:58:33 - Healing Childhood Trauma 01:05:45 - Healing Possession of Negative Energy 01:12:07 - Healing through Ancestral Release 01:19:13 - Healing from Resentment Towards Father 01:26:08 - Embracing the Journey of Cancer 01:33:22 - Individual vs Group Healings 01:39:56 - Trusting the Healing Process and Honoring Yourself 01:47:35 - Honoring Yourself and Taking Time Off

Anthony Peake is the author of 12 books. He has lectured across the UK and Europe and has also given talks in New York and Melbourne, Australia. He has appeared on national television in Germany and France and has been interviewed on numerous BBC local radio stations and nationally on BBC Radio Five Live. Here are the themes of four of Anthony's books most relevant to what we discuss in this interview. Is There Life After Death: The Extraordinary Science of What Happens When We Die (2006) Do you occasionally have that strange feeling known as déjà vu? Do you sometimes feel that you know what is going to happen next? Do you ever have a strong feeling that actions you are about to take are the right (or wrong) thing to do? All these perceptions may be everyday clues to your immortality. This book proposes that personal death is a scientific impossibility. Using the latest findings of neurology, quantum physics, and consciousness studies, Anthony suggests that we never die. This book will help you understand the reason for your life and how you can make it better next time. The Daemon: A Guide To Your Extraordinary Secret Self (2008) Appearing in Greek mythology, the Daemon is broadly understood as a guiding spirit which exists as one half of your split self. Anthony proposes that people consist of not one but two separate consciousnesses - everyday consciousness and that of The Daemon, a higher being that seems to possess knowledge of future events. Drawing upon phenomena such as déjà vu and near-death experiences, he explores the ways that our Daemon breaks through into our consciousness and can subconsciously impact upon our decisions. This book draws upon neurology, metaphysics and theology. It also follows the stories of famous figures, including Byron, Geothe, Jean Cocteau, and many others who have "felt a force outside themselves". The Hidden Universe: An Investigation Into Non-Human Intelligences (2019) From aliens or ghosts to the djinn, electric-voice phenomenon, and UFO abductions, this book is the most comprehensive and enlightening survey ever made of encounters with the "others" - intelligent, self-motivated beings that are clearly not human in their origins. In addition to fully detailing the history of these encounters, the book attempts a bold explanation (never before undertaken) of the true nature of these beings. The book will explore the increasingly frequent entheogen encounters facilitated by substances such as dimethyltryptamine, ayahuasca, 5-Meo-DMT, and LSD, as well as the beings encountered by individuals suffering from Alzheimer's-related Charles Bonnet Syndrome, young children's non-corporeal companions, and the seemingly independent beings met during lucid dreaming and near-death and out-of-body experiences. This model proposes that consciousness, far from being simply an accident of evolution, is the actual root source of the material universe. It suggests that at its most basic level everything that is seemingly physical is rendered into existence by consciousness. Cheating The Ferryman: The Revolutionary Science of Life After Death (2022) Is there life after death? This age-old question has plagued humankind from the moment we became self-aware, but do we now have enough evidence to answer it? This book reveals an extraordinary model of life after death—one that brings together ideas from ancient philosophy, neuroscience, quantum physics, and consciousness studies and manages to explain a number of seemingly mysterious experiences such as precognition, déjà vu, synchronicity, near-death experiences, and out-of-body experiences. It is called Cheating the Ferryman. This book is a much-awaited follow-up to Is There Life After Death, which introduced his revolutionary model. Since then, he has amassed more evidence, using new studies by world-leading researchers, theories from the likes of Stephen Hawking, Carl Jung, and Hugh Everette, together with testimonies of NDEs and precognitive experiences that give everyday clues to our immortality. Cheating the Ferryman presents an astounding model of survival after death that is supported by, rather than in conflict with, our present understanding of how the universe works. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and Transcript of this interview Website: anthonypeake.com Facebook YouTube Channel Interview recorded December 19, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Anthony Peake 00:06:34 - Aura States and Migraine Auras 00:11:54 - Synchronicities and the Play of Life 00:17:27 - The Particle Zoo and the Concept of the Tulpa 00:23:37 - The Illusion of a Physical Universe 00:30:36 - The Mystery of the Gaps in the Universe 00:36:35 - A Monk's Synchronistic Discovery 00:41:23 - The Daemon/Eidolon Dyad and Higher Self 00:46:28 - The Unity of Jiva and Atman 00:52:03 - The Participatory Universe and Gravitational Lensing 00:57:29 - The Speed of Light and Anomalies in the Universe 01:04:10 - Nonlocality: The World's Greatest Discovery 01:10:32 - The Excavation of Understanding Deja Vu and Near Death Experiences 01:15:38 - Groundhog Life: Living Multiple Lifetimes 01:21:23 - The Concept of Reincarnation 01:27:04 - Assessing the Other Side 01:33:09 - Souls and Higher Beings 01:38:41 - The Creative Power of the Daemon 01:44:20 - Can we escape from free will? 01:50:19 - DMT Entities and Hallucinations 01:56:18 - Doors of Perception: Alzheimer's and the Wider Perceptual Field 02:02:22 - Telepathic Abilities and Denial in Science 02:06:55 - Sleep Paralysis and the Hag Phenomenon 02:11:57 - Building a Network of Amazing Friends

 I was interviewed by Angelo Dilullo, who has been on BatGap. Angelo's: BatGap interview YouTube Channel Points discussed: My spiritual history. The TM program The importance of integration and stabilization on the spiritual path. The value of spiritual development in unfolding our full potential. About Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) The masculine and feminine aspects of spirituality. Compassion, kindness, generosity, and such qualities as expressions of holistic spiritual development. The Association for Spiritual Integrity and the importance of ethics on the spiritual path. What is the best spiritual practice? Are there any detrimental practices? (Psychedelics? Neo-Advaita?) Harmful teachers? The qualifications for being a spiritual teacher and the importance of discerning between qualified and unqualified teachers. The importance of humility and genuineness in teachers. We all have different roles to play. Awakened people aren’t necessarily teachers and don’t necessarily use spiritual terminology. The relevance of channeling, mediumship, etc. to spirituality. Different dimensions of reality. “God” as an unbounded self-interacting ocean of consciousness. We are characters with some improvisational latitude in the Divine Play. The playwright has our best interest in mind. Staying aligned with the Divine “stream”. Trusting your instincts. Global problems are symptomatic of the quality of collective consciousness which is trending toward awakening, perhaps as a response to the dire nature of these problems. The cumulative nature of spiritual practice. Recommended books. The importance of where you put your attention. The complimentary relationship between knowledge and experience. The importance of taking the first step on the spiritual path, and one thing will lead to the next. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded December 20, 2022 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Jude Currivan, Ph.D., is a cosmologist, futurist, planetary healer, author, member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and previously one of the most senior business women in the UK. She has a master’s degree in physics from Oxford University specializing in quantum physics and cosmology and a doctorate in archaeology from the University of Reading researching ancient cosmologies. She has travelled extensively, worked with wisdom keepers from many traditions and is a life-long researcher into the nature of reality and consciousness. She is the author of seven books, most recently The Cosmic Hologram (2017), and The Story of Gaia: The Big Breath and the Evolutionary Journey of Our Conscious Planet (2022) and is co-founder of WholeWorld-View. Summary and Transcript of this interview Websites: wholeworld-view.org judecurrivan.com Earlier books: CosMos: A Co-creator's Guide to the Whole World The 13th Step: A Global Journey in Search of Our Cosmic Destiny The 8th Chakra: What It Is and How It Can Transform Your Life The Wave : A Life Changing Journey into the Heart and Mind of the Cosmos Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group First BatGap interview with Jude Interview recorded December 10, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:09 - About Jude Currivan 00:04:04 - My First Multidimensional Experience 00:06:06 - Awakening to the Living Universe 00:08:13 - Reconsidering Francis Bacon's Intention 00:10:35 - The Journey of Scientific Exploration 00:12:27 - The Evolutionary Journey of Our Conscious Planet 00:16:09 - The Incredible Abilities of Slime Mold 00:18:37 - Complex Behavior and Informational Flows 00:21:29 - The Evidence of the Cosmic Hologram 00:26:26 - The Evidence of Quantum Mechanics and Relativity 00:29:01 - The Non-Locally Unified Universe 00:32:19 - The Unified and Intelligent Universe 00:37:33 - The Holographic Principle and the Pixelation of Reality 00:42:43 - The Fundamental Cosmic Intelligence 00:47:45 - The Universe as an Evolutionary Learning Process 00:52:32 - The Meaningful Information of the Universe 00:57:03 - The Evolutionary Arc and Interconnectedness 01:00:23 - Awakening from the Illusion of Separation 01:03:24 - The Fine-Tuned Beginning of the Universe 01:07:33 - The Fundamental Laws of Infodynamics and the Co-Creation of the Universe 01:10:47 - Darwin's Perspective on Mutations 01:12:06 - The Distortion of Darwinism and Materialism 01:14:32 - The Intelligent Nature of Biological Organisms and Living Beings 01:17:23 - The Gaia Sphere and the Story of Our Universe 01:20:03 - Gaia: A Living, Conscious Being 01:22:29 - The Reality of Unity in the Story of Gaia 01:24:53 - The Futility of Trying to Predict the Future 01:26:46 - Human life in attunement with divine intelligence

Robin was born and raised in the US with a very religious and schizophrenic mother as well as a violent and atheist father. At 14, Robin started volunteering with various non-profits organizations and traveling the world, two lifelong passions which led her to work with dozens of NGOs and travel to nearly 100 countries. After spending several years in the US Air Force, Robin was kicked out for being lesbian which led to her new life as an activist. At 24, she started Kranti, an NGO that empowers survivors of trafficking and daughters of sex workers from Mumbai's red-light areas, where she lived and worked for a decade. In 2020, Robin moved to a mud hut at 13K feet in the Himalayas without any water, electricity or toilet. For over a year, she wasn't online, didn't read any book and didn't speak with anyone. In July 2021, she started working part time from the mountains and became a certified BatGap addict. She returned to civilization in August 2022. The spiritual routine at Kranti: Our house is a mix of girls who have been raised Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, and Jain. We are extremely mindful of integrating all of these traditions (as well as a few others like Sikhism) into our daily lives as well as our travel experiences. Just to give you an idea, some of the places we make sure to take all Kranti girls are: Golden Temple in Amritsar, Dalai Lama's temple in McLeodganj, Nizamuddin's shrine in Delhi, St. Thomas' basilica in Chennai, Haji Ali's shrine in Mumbai, as well as dozens of famous Hindu temples around India. All of the girls are required to attend 10-day Vipassana courses, either the programs specifically for teens or on their own after age 18, as well as Buddhist philosophy courses at Tushita Meditation center. We are connected to quite a few spiritual leaders here, and the Dalai Lama's translator, as well as Sri M, are regular visitors at the Kranti home. But most importantly, yoga and meditation are the first activities of the day at Kranti School, along with daily journaling and writing gratitude letters every morning. All of the girls have a therapist through a Mumbai-based organization called Inner Space where all therapists and clients are trained in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Kranti's website: kranti-india.org Kranti's Instagram page Kranti's Facebook page Donating to Kranti: Kranti Home and School Fundraiser savethechild.org Tax exempt for US donors.) Milaap: Help the Survivors of Trafficking (India-based, doesn't deduct fee. Not tax exempt for US donors.) Donating to Happy Feet Home (hospice for terminally ill children) Contact Robin PDF with more info about Robin, her upcoming book, and Kranti Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded November 20, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:40 - The Motivation of Kranti 00:10:15 - Childhood Memories and Spiritual Moments 00:15:03 - Childhood Curiosity and Spiritual Exploration 00:19:28 - The Age of 12: Dreams, Stealing, and Non-Existence 00:24:21 - The Key Players in My Journey 00:29:01 - The Unstoppable Desire 00:33:48 - Overcoming Challenges and Unexpected Help 00:37:57 - A Moment of Realization and Gratitude 00:42:55 - The Impact of Extraordinary Girls and Gender Inequality in India 00:47:49 - Taking in the Kids 00:52:43 - Unexpected Meeting in Glastonbury 00:57:30 - The Neo-Advaita Movement 01:02:28 - The Beauty of Seeing People in Their Perfection 01:07:05 - The Purpose of Life and Finding Happiness 01:11:23 - From Sex Worker to Drum Circle Facilitator 01:15:57 - The Generosity of an Illiterate Sex Worker 01:20:41 - Compassion in the Red Light Area 01:25:10 - Girl's Perception and Plans for the Future 01:29:30 - Supporting Children in Mumbai 01:33:36 - The Value of Love and Support 01:38:24 - The Process of Burnout and Seeking Guidance 01:43:03 - Surrender and Letting Go 01:48:08 - The Changes Within Our Body 01:52:34 - The Beauty of Individual Awakening 01:57:04 - Treating Everyone as a Buddha 02:01:31 - Cursing at God 02:05:45 - The Role We Play in the World 02:10:41 - The Dream of Existence and Ecstasy on the Mountains 02:15:43 - The Journey of Love and Crying 02:20:43 - Godding with Himself Empowering girls in red-light areas for social good | Robin Chaurasiya, India | Global Teacher Prize Robin's hut at 13,000 feet in the mountains of Nepal:

Neil Douglas-Klotz is an internationally known scholar in the fields connecting religious studies (comparative Semitic hermeneutics) and psychology as well as a poet and musician. He is the author of Prayers of the Cosmos, Desert Wisdom, The Hidden Gospel, and The Genesis Meditations as well as coauthor of The Tent of Abraham with Sr. Joan Chittister and Rabbi Arthur Waskow. He is the past chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion and is active in various international colloquia and conferences dedicated to peace and spirituality. Website: abwoon.org Amazon Author's Page, listing all of his books Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Transcript of this interview Interview recorded November 5, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Neil Douglas-Klotz 00:03:29 Neil’s background 00:04:40 - A Childhood of Alternative Beliefs 00:09:22 - How I Made Major Life Decisions 00:12:20 Aramaic, Sanskrit, Sound and Meaning 00:13:42 - The Connection Between Language and Objects 00:15:54 Chanting, mantra and the evolution of consciousness 00:17:47 - Human Consciousness and Modern Life 00:20:34. Changing the cultural paradigm of materialism 00:21:52 - Separation from Family Conditioning 00:22:09 Yeshua's healings and the culture of his time. 00:24:14 Did Jesus exist? 00:26:29 - The Transmission History of the Gospels 00:26:55 How and when were Jesus' words first written down? 00:30:22 - The Origins of Aramaic and Greek in Jesus's Vicinity 00:31:11 Aramaic and Greek at Jesus' tme. 00:33:04 Hundreds of early gospels. 00:34:50 - The Origins of Christian Creeds 00:35:49 Modern Christian religion and politics. 00:37:03 Neil's new book Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: his method and texts 00:39:04 - The Translation of Scriptures 00:39:10 The King James Version of the Bible 00:40:27 "What would Jesus do?" 00:43:29 - The Connection to the Source of the Self 00:44:10 Evolution of Neil's work 00:45:07 "I am the way, the truth and the life...." 00:47:50 - The Meaning of "Hayye" 00:50:15 Jesus' miracles and healings, and early human consciousness. 00:52:13 - Healing through Connection to the Unseen 00:54:15 The important Aramaic words usually translated "good" and "evil" 00:56:50 - Ripening in the Breath 00:59:50 Jesus and prayer, with and without words 01:00:45 - Entraining with the Teacher's Consciousness 01:03:01 Worst mistranlation that empowers colonialism and ecocide. 01:04:49 - The Injustices of the World 01:06:56"Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven..." 01:08:57 - The Interconnection of Inner and Outer Life 01:09:09 The "sin against the Holy Ghost." 01:12:06 The Aramaic "lord's prayer" in brief 01:14:37 - Hollowing oneself for resonance with the cosmos 01:18:57 - The Aramaic Prayer of Dedication 01:20:39 Conversion, "saving the soul" or the soul saving you 01:23:18 - The history of Christianity and religion's impact 01:23:40 Snake handling? 01:25:28 "I and my father are one." 01:27:25 - The Living Togetherness with the Creating Source 01:29:38 "omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent? 01:30:45 "only begotten son" 01:31:36 - Jesus, the Cross, and Trust 01:35:05 "Did Jesus die on the cross?" 01:35:40 - The Possibility of Jesus' Survival on the Cross 01:37:53 Seeing angels or beings from other faiths 01:39:04 Jung's "Christian yoga" 01:39:44 - Awakening and Healing with Neil Douglas-Klotz 01:40:56 "original sin" 01:43:46 "judge not lest you be judged" 01:43:57 - Finding Your Path in Life 01:45:51 What is mine to do? 01:47:47 Jesus suffering 01:48:12 - The concept of pain and suffering in Christianity 01:50:32 "let him who is without sin cast the first stone" 01:52:02 - Tangled Relationships and Casting Stones 01:54:19 the "house divided against itself" 01:56:11 - Representatives of Anything Worthwhile 01:57:36 "you shall know them by their fruits" 01:57:56 non-dual existence 02:00:32 - The Concept of Hell in Ancient Semitic Mysticism 02:00:38 The ancient Semitic afterlife 02:02:28 Reincarnation in the Bible? 02:04:54 - The Power of Chants and Music 02:05:40 The source of Neil's Aramaic chants 02:07:36 Chanting Abwoon d'bashmaya 02:10:34 - The Power of Transformation

Anastasia is a Reiki Master Teacher, Meditation Coach, Intuitive Life Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a self-proclaimed recovering Zumba Instructor that has turned her lifelong pursuit of holistic wellness into a thriving holistic wellness practice, offering services online, and at her wellness studio located outside of Chicago. After dozens of profound spiritual experiences and a life-changing NDE in 2019, Anastasia holds a fundamental understanding that unconditional love is our natural state of being. With a powerful combination of consciousness, awareness, and intention, Anastasia has worked with hundreds of clients to create access to a transformational force that aids in letting go of mental, emotional, and/or physical pain, in turn creating lasting inner harmony. She is an ambassador of living a fully integrated, balanced, and intuitive life. Website: thehealingheart.com TikTok: @theheartshines YouTube Channel Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded October 24, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:58 - Out-of-body experience and the dentist chair 00:09:52 - Tapping into Timelessness 00:13:21 - Clearing the Windows of Perception 00:19:19 - The Experience of Bliss in the Void 00:24:37 - The Enigma of Understanding and Knowing 00:31:36 - The Immensity of Soul Experiences 00:38:05 - Oneness in Individuality 00:41:46 - Oneness and the Impact of Actions 00:44:09 - The Expansiveness of Oneness 00:47:17 - Choosing to Experience Others' Feelings 00:50:13 - The Nature of Good and Bad 00:53:11 - Contribution of Profound Experiences 00:57:15 - The Purpose of the Physical Body 01:02:33 - Connecting to the Infinite Knowledge 01:06:56 - The Soul's Return to Oneness 01:09:07 - Connecting with Deceased Relatives 01:11:56 - Life Between Lives 01:14:23 - Unique Insights and Varied Experiences 01:18:07 - The Importance of How You Feel 01:22:46 - The Expansion of Consciousness and Purpose of Creation 01:25:25 - Different Experiences of Physical Life 01:30:22 - The Omniscience of God and the Soul's Connection 01:35:03 - The Power of Anita Morjani's NDE 01:38:33 - The Power of Energy and Vibration in Healing 01:43:02 - The Power of Sound Therapy and its Effects on the Body 01:47:15 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 01:49:50 - Experiencing Peace, Love, and Joy 01:53:34 - The Inspiring Story of a Renowned Saint 01:57:39 - Connecting with The Healing Heart 02:00:15 - Conclusion and Farewell

World-renowned psychic medium Mark Anthony discusses the intersection of spirituality, quantum physics, and Hinduism, exploring topics like reincarnation, afterlife experiences, and the decline of belief in reincarnation in Christianity. He delves into the evolution of psychic abilities in his family history, interpreting messages in readings, and the theory of spirits as electromagnetic energy. The conversation also covers British witches in World War II, absorbing negative energies, historical figures' involvement with psychic phenomenon, and the concept of the electromagnetic soul and afterlife frequencies.

Ann has been practising yoga and meditation for nearly 20 years and has since completed her Masters in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University with ongoing Sanskrit training. Ann was inspired from an early age by her father’s anecdotal experiences with Kuṇḍalinī and his involvement in experiments with Zen priest and transpersonal scientist, Dr Motoyama. Her own experiences have pointed her towards a phenomenological investigation of the parallels between spontaneous Kuṇḍalinī awakenings and Buddhist paths to enlightenment. Her previous research focuses on the phenomenology of Buddhist and Yogic experiences through practice. Ann is currently researching spontaneous Kuṇḍalinī arousals and how these experiences map onto the path of realisation within Indian Buddhist and Yogic traditions as well as cutting-edge consciousness theory. Her mission is to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological processes that can arise from spontaneous transpersonal experiences or deep meditation practice and how we can safely support others walking this path towards greater wholeness. Website: annmathie.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded October 8, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:04:25 - Kundalini and Theosophy 00:08:29 - Questioning Mainstream Sanity 00:11:53 - Exploring Different Religious Practices 00:16:02 - The Complexity of Traditions and Spiritual Paths 00:19:48 - The Path of Compassion and Moral Behavior 00:23:46 - The Three Components: Rajasic, Sattvic, Tamasic 00:27:39 - Breakthroughs and Trauma in Spiritual Experiences 00:31:07 - The Arhat and Enlightenment in Buddhism 00:34:34 - The Four Stages to Arhant-hood 00:38:12 - The Power of Insight in Teaching and Evaluation of Teachers 00:41:58 - The Importance of a Healthy Guru-Student Relationship 00:45:47 - Spiritual Integrity and Money in Modern Society 00:49:19 - Contrasting skillful means and direct realization 00:53:05 - The Benefits of Meditation Practice 00:56:57 - Dissolving the Illusion of Self-Personality 01:00:27 - Awakening Without Practice 01:04:25 - The Manifestation of Kundalini Energy 01:08:35 - Spontaneous Body Movements and Kriyas 01:12:06 - Letting Go of Stored Emotions 01:15:40 - The Relationship Between Shaking and Psychological Processes 01:19:28 - Managing Kundalini Energy for Individuals with Weak Neural Networks or Trauma 01:23:07 - The Consequences of Mind-Shattering Experiences 01:27:04 - The Challenges of Running a Marathon 01:30:51 - The Path to Enlightenment and Psychological Health 01:34:49 - The 10 Impurities of Insight 01:38:41 - The Importance of the Whole Path 01:42:18 - Finding Balance on the Spiritual Path 01:46:27 - Importance of Cultivating Right Intention 01:50:29 - The Importance of Compassion and Kindness 01:54:14 - A Conversation with Ann Mathie

Dr. Mario Beauregard, PhD., is a neuroscientist currently affiliated with the Department of Psychology, University of Arizona. He has received a bachelor degree in psychology and a doctorate degree in neuroscience from the University of Montreal. He also underwent postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Texas Medical School (Houston) and the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), McGill University. Dr. Beauregard is the author of more than 100 publications in neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry. He was the first neuroscientist to use functional neuroimaging to investigate the neural underpinnings of voluntary control in relation to emotion. Because of his research into the neuroscience of consciousness, he was selected (2000) by the World Media Net to be one of the “One Hundred Pioneers of the 21st Century.” In addition, his groundbreaking research on the neurobiology of spiritual experiences (including near-death experiences) has received international media coverage. In 2008, he was invited to participate in a symposium held at the United Nations. In 2013, he participated in a dialogue with the Dalai Lama in regard to the new science of mind. Dr. Beauregard has appeared over several radio programs in the U.S.A., Canada, and Europe, Asia, and Australia. His research has been featured on TV (Discovery Channel) and in many newspapers and magazines, including Nature, Science, The New Scientist, Scientific American Mind, and The Economist. He has received a number of distinctions, including the Joel F. Lubar Award (International Society for Neuronal Regulation, USA) and the Spectrum Award (The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, USA). Being also an author, Dr. Beauregard has published The Spiritual Brain (Harper Collins, 2007) and Brain Wars (Harper Collins, 2012). In these books, he demonstrates that mind and consciousness are much more than the activity of nerve cells in our brains. He also shows that spirituality is a central feature of human beings that cannot be reduced to physical processes. Beauregard actively contributes to the articulation of the new postmaterialist scientific paradigm. Co-author of the Manifesto for a Postmaterialist Science, which has been signed by several hundreds of scientists, he is also one of the founders of The Academy for the Advancement of Postmaterialist Sciences (AAPS). Movie: Expanding Reality Books: Expanding Reality: The Emergence of Postmaterialist Science The Spiritual Brain: A Neuroscientist's Case for the Existence of the Soul Brain Wars: The Scientific Battle Over the Existence of the Mind and the Proof that Will Change the Way We Live Our Lives Expanding Science Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded October 1, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:27 - Introduction to Dr. Beauregard and his work 00:06:30 - Mystical Experience and Life Mission 00:10:06 - A Life-Changing Experience 00:13:19 - Miraculous Recovery and Spiritual Awakening 00:17:02 - Psychic Experiences and Family Connections 00:20:05 - Prearranged Events and Purification of Sickness 00:24:03 - The Impact of the Scientific Materialist Worldview 00:27:59 - The Manifesto for a Post-Materialist Science 00:32:00 - Playing the Game, Being a Black Sheep 00:35:07 - The Journey from Job Loss to Collaboration 00:38:25 - The Transition Period and the Waning of Materialism 00:41:49 - The Illusion of Self and the Denial of Psi Phenomena 00:44:59 - The Changing Attitude Towards New Ideas 00:48:07 - The Importance of Open-Mindedness and Spiritual Practice 00:51:52 - The Influence of Mind and Non-Local Interactions 00:55:41 - Altered States of Awareness and Neuroplasticity 00:58:57 - Materialism, Reductionism, Scientism, and Determinism 01:03:02 - Invalid Assumptions in Neuroscience 01:06:27 - The Impact of a Paradigm Shift on Society 01:10:08 - The Battle Between Holistic and Materialist Vision 01:12:56 - The Need for Rapid Intelligence Growth 01:15:21 - The Connection Between Ancient Spiritual Traditions and Post-Materialist View 01:18:21 - Influence on the Brain and Mind 01:21:24 - The Physicalist Explanation of Mind and Genetics 01:24:44 - The Refusal to Look at the Evidence 01:27:30 - Near Death Experiences and the Reality of the Afterlife 01:30:30 - A Time of Great Change and Optimism 01:33:44 - Mystical Experiences and Spiritual Awakening 01:36:41 - Mario's Website and YouTube Interviews 01:38:55 - Farewell and Closing Music