Podcasts about ancestors

If you're someone who wants more joy in their life and to make habits easier to stick, this one's for you. The secret isn't more discipline... it's more enjoyment. When you like being in your body, habits stick. Energy flows. Everything gets easier. Also in this episode:Three hypnotic journeys that help you enjoy your body more, move more easily, and think differently from the inside outMy own notes from a recent session with my Higher Self about this topic - "Trade control and manipulation for nourishment and friendship. See your body as a friend to cherish."My shift from wellness coaching to hypnosis and now blending the two... // MORE HYP JOURNEY INFO + PREP //Access the PDF, hypnotic track and more here - https://www.jinaseer.com/session-prepEpisode 3 - Anatomy of a Past Life RegressionEpisode 214 - Awareness: Your New RealityEpisode 215 - Anatomy of a Hypnotic Journey: Another Lifetime, Higher Self & Suggestion //  WATCH  THE  VIDEO  // Available here: https://youtu.be/hdVmp8Z5_6MI popped on my camera at my desk after a client session one afternoon to tell you all about this theme of hypnotic journeys coming your way! //  SCHEDULE  YOUR  SESSION  // - Schedule your session + learn more about my work: SeerSessions.com//  SUBSCRIBE  // - Get on my email list (updates, free hyp journeys, BTS on the new pod, extended episodes/full pod eps) SeerSessions.com/subscribe

In this session, we use the Africana Studies Framework to reflect on continuities and disruptions in US and global Social Structures and how thinking in and with Africana Governance formations must lead to rejuvenating and sharing connections between memory, ritual and vision. How do we move beyond distractions to embrace ancestral wisdom in order to renew and best utilize our genealogies? Gleaning insight from a variety of past and immediate experiences, this session asks, are we the embodiment of dreams and sacrifices that made our lives possible? Should that even be a guiding question? What are or should we be focused on to do in these times of collapse, reformation and potential renegotiation?JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes areheld live with a live chat.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Knarrative Twitter: https://twitter.com/knarrative_Knarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knarrative/In Class with Carr Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclasswithcarrnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Our ancestors' devotion to preserving this sacred ingredient gives an even deeper meaning to “soul food.” This ingredient offered them strength when their faith felt shaky. It's time we remember the sacred history of an ingredient that's become such a staple we almost forgot its power. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith and Len Webb. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast guest 1554 is Holly Porter who saw angels during her NDE ExperienceHolly's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@hollyporterinternationalHolly's Websitehttps://hollyporterinternational.com/CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletter (Substack)https://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.

In the beginning, people stored addresses, telephone numbers, and dates in little books. Sometimes called organizers. These paper books were popular and some became fashion statements. A particularly famous one was the luxurious, leather-bound Filofax. In the 1980s, new technologies enabled the rise of a new category of electronic tools to replace those books. Those devices' innovations take us right into the modern era of smartphones. In this sprawling, globe-spanning video, we look at the Personal Digital Assistant, the PDA.

As the veil thins during Samhain and the season of ancestors, we are invited to look deeper into our lineage, not only to honor those who came before us, but also to transform the patterns we no longer wish to carry. In this episode, Sharlean explores the power of ancestral healing, where spirituality and science meet.  You'll learn: How ancestral patterns are inherited spiritually and energetically. What modern science (epigenetics) reveals about trauma and healing in family lines. Ways to release cycles of fear, shame, or scarcity while reclaiming the wisdom and gifts of your well ancestors.  You'll experience: A guided reflection to connect with your healed ancestors, release harmful ties, and receive their blessings. A collective card spread designed for ancestral healing that you can do at home to deepen your practice. This episode is both a teaching and a ritual space, blending inspiration, education, and embodied spiritual practice. Whether you're seeking to heal old wounds, honor your ancestors, or discover the strengths they've passed on to you, this conversation will support you in walking forward with clarity and grace.  Mentioned in this episode: Ancestral Healing Spread (5 cards: The Pattern, The Root, The Gift, The Healer's Path, The Blessing) Seasonal reflections for Samhain   May this episode help you release what no longer serves your lineage and claim the golden gifts of your ancestors.

Join host Shelby Bundy and her autumn season co-host, Amanda D. Paulson, as they discuss various supernatural entities and the differences between them. In this conversation between friends, they ponder the different ways we classify the things we cannot see and how their energies vary, all while sharing stories of thier own spooky encounters along the way.You can find Amanda on all socials as @prettyfnspooky or at https://www.prettyfnspooky.com/ . ✨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com. New courses are offered each season. Live sessions with recorded replays are available. Membership includes weekly live calls & astrology chats, full moon gatherings, three monthly webinars, an active community, and much more!

Todays messages are collective, all signs are welcome, only take what resonates leave the rest behind -Collective general messages- Your growth has the curious lurking -Collective full moon message - Ancestors saw a past lover spying on you so they pulled their hair line back, filled them with stress ,and locked all doors of opportunity for playing in your energy .

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Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today's chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Transcendentalists in the middle of the 19th century changed our religion forever.  They pointed to the transient and permanent in religion that can guide our lives today. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

This series honors those whose courage and conviction formed the soul of our tradition. They were not perfect, but they were faithful: to truth, to love, and to the possibility of a better world. In honoring these ancestors of faith, we ask: What do we inherit from them? What do we carry forward?  We begin with the 4th-century Unitarians who challenged the prevailing Trinitarian view of Jesus, asking whether their bold theological ideas still speak to us today. We move to the 19th-century Transcendentalists, whose vision of the “transient” and the “permanent” in religion continues to offer clarity and guidance. We then honor those in our movement who have defied oppressive systems, reminding us that civil disobedience can be both effective and deeply faithful. Finally, we turn to the humanist voices in our history, exploring what their insights offer for a life of meaning and purpose now. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do.   We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at https://dallasuu.org/   New sermon every week. Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/1stchurchyoutubesubscribe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stUChurch Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: https://dallasuu.org/live/ Œ

3D Earth is ready to absorb the frequencies of 5D New Earth into the physical plane. Are you ready? #newearth #5D 00:00 Chant 00:40 The Ancestors on how to secure the roots of the New Reality 06:51 Announcements 08:57 Chant For more information https://namasyouniversity.org/ Soul Enhancement Chant by KOHMAHL: https://namasyouniversitykohmahl.exlyapp.com/73828ecf-ecdd-4b28-b0cc-7a4030df3133 Your Personality Codes: https://katharinaadari.com/services/ New Books : Experience Aachen Spiritually – A personal journey of discovery (The SANAT KUMARA Speaks Book 10) by Martina Violetta Jung https://a.co/d/51i6xzi YESHUA : Light Has Come (Bridge To Light Book 1) by CHARLES ONWULATA (Author) Format: Kindle Edition Book 1 of 1: Bridge To Light https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FR23.

Your monthly astrology forecast for October 2025 brings extra attention to all of your relationships with the sun moving through Libra! There are some sweet spots (Venus in Libra) some points of tension (Mercury in Scorpio conjunct Mars in Scorpio), but also opportunities for healing, growth, and progress. As the Veil thins toward the end of the month, the astrology is extra supportive for connecting with your Ancestors and Spirit team.Timestamps:September Recap (0:00)October Forecast (31:25)⭐️Sign Up for Star School with LauraLaura Chung's Links:Follow Laura on InstagramVisit Laura's Website + Book a ReadingFollow Laura on TikTokSupport the show

Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds.  Pavini Moray returns to the podcast with TanyaMarck + Nick for this seasonal chat about Ancestors. We share stories about our relationship to and practices for connecting to our ancestors of blood, spirit and queerness. Connect with Pavini at www.PaviniMoray.com and on IG @pavinicoakwellmoray Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners.  Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday.  Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

APPROACHING THE SINGULARITYSiddhartha Gotama, the founder of Buddhism, known as the Buddha — as well as the Ancestors of Zen — struggled mightily to express the essence of the practice, meaning, and implications of Zen's meditation in the language and idiom of their time, throughout the countries and cultures of origin: India of 2500 years ago; China from around 500 CE; Korea and Japan a half-century later. As Master Dogen reminds us in the closing section of Fukanzazengi—Principles of Seated Meditation:The Buddhas and Ancestors all preserved the buddha-mind and enhanced Zen trainingAnd then goes on to give us our marching orders: So you should devote yourself exclusively to and be completely absorbed in the practice of zazenTheir instructions were and are quite clear when it comes to the personal dimension of practice — just sit. But when we enter into the social arena, we face the same kind of dilemma that they did in attempting to express a direct experience of fundamental reality that is beyond the scope of conceptualization, let alone the reach of language. Buddha and Dogen used parables and analogies to illustrate their point, and along with other masters conjured various models and inventive paradigms to help their followers picture the reality they had intuited, which often contradicted the received wisdom of the period.In our modern context, the closest analogy that I have come across to the process and effects of sitting still enough, upright enough, for long enough, is that of the black hole, or rather the description of what occurs to matter in thrall to the gravitational field of one.Firstly and perhaps most obviously, we align ourselves with the planet by sitting upright. Our backbone comes to approximate a one-to-one correlation with the force field of gravity, visualized as a vector running from the crown of our head through the spine and spinal cord, straight to the center of the Earth. Like a mountain settling into place after the collision of two tectonic plates, our body enters into equilibrium, equipoise. With all forces equally balanced, maintaining the natural posture of zazen becomes relatively effortless. We experience a sense of floating in space, which is what we are doing. Once we have become physically comfortable in the posture, the body goes through its natural process of sensory adaptation, resulting in a blurring of the boundaries of our senses usually taken for granted. Beginning with the tactile sensations of the body, the adaptation extends to seeing, hearing, smelling and tasting. Eventually even thinking, the activity of the brain, adapts and settles into a profound stillness as well. Again, vintage Dogen:In stillness, mind and object merge in realization and go beyond enlightenmentDogen's choice of the verb "merge," it seems to me, captures the essential dynamic of the process of realization. Merging of mind and object, of self and other, of subjective and objective interpretation, of inner and outer — the resolution of all seeming dichotomies — and the non-separation, or nonduality, of the four fundamental spheres of activity and influence from my model of the real-world context in which we live: the merging of our personal sphere with that of the social, natural, and universal spheres. "Realization," in this context, points to a transformative event that is not the same as conceptualization, or even within the realm of recognition, as Dogen points out elsewhere. It is literally the "becoming real" of subjective and objective reality within the personal realm of intimate experience, known as the "hard problem" of philosophy. From our friendly online AI:The "hard problem of consciousness," a term coined by philosopher David Chalmers, is the challenge of explaining how physical processes in the brain, such as neural activity, give rise to subjective, qualitative experiences—like the feeling of redness, the taste of sugar, or the experience of pain—which he calls qualia. Unlike the "easy problems" of consciousness, which involve explaining cognitive functions, the hard problem focuses on the subjective, internal feel of "what it's like" to be a conscious being, something that cannot be fully captured by objective scientific explanations alonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DfnIjZPGw&t=7s So we can take it from this that the process of merging that will ensue — when and if we sit still enough, straight enough, for long enough — is not something subject to our control. Which is why we do not try to control what happens in Zen meditation, other than exerting a modicum of discipline on the physical level, relinquishing our usual, restive proclivities for lounging around and fidgeting. In particular, Master Dogen does not suggest any mental regimens or disciplines for controlling the monkey mind, in his manuals of meditation (a key point made by Carl Bielefeldt in his analysis of Fukanzazengi — Google it). Current online gurus of mental health are finally catching up to this millennia-old wisdom, from one of several recent postings on the subject:Why You Should Let Your Mind WanderCut your brain some slackWe've all been there. There's a test to study for, or a new concept to learn for work - but we can't help but daydream about something else entirely.For a long time now, the general assumption has been that a wandering mind is counterproductive. According to new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, we might have that all wrong.The Study: Researchers at Eötövos Loránd University in Hungary designed a study in which they had 27 participants in their early 20s complete a simple probabilistic learning task while hooked up to an electroencephalogram, which measures electrical activity in the brain. Participants who said they allowed their minds to wander demonstrated a boost in their ability to learn the information.The Takeaway: Next time you're trying to learn something new, don't be afraid to let your mind wander a bit. It may very well help you retain the information you're trying to internalize.Keep in Mind: This study was designed specifically around simple learning tasks that didn't require focused attention.A couple of caveats are in order: In zazen, we are not trying to learn something new. In fact, we are unlearning what we think we know, in general, about our take on reality. We question everything, including our direct sensory experience, as is indicated by the early lines of the Great Heart of Wisdom Sutra: "Given Emptiness, no eye, no ear, no nose, no tongue, no body, no mind..." and further, just to drive the point home: "no seeing, no hearing, no smelling, no tasting, no touching, no thinking..." and finally, in case we still didn't get the point, "no realm of sight...no realm of mind consciousness." In that last, the other sense realms are not repeated for the sake of brevity.Secondly, zazen definitely requires focused attention, but the focus is not on something outside the realm of the sensory surround in which we are immersed, our conscious mind and body. Zen does not have a specific subject or content, as such. So this raises certain questions. What are the "do's and don'ts" of Zen meditation? Beyond Buddha's findings, conclusions, and recommendations - known as the buddha-dharma - what are the implications of this teaching and its central method of sitting still enough, long enough, and upright enough? In assimilating this counter-intuitive and counter-cultural approach to assessing the salient dimensions of our existence, some attitude adjustments are going to be required. For example: Why do we sit still?It is said that the Buddha "stopped the sun in the sky," or words to that effect, the night of his awakening, when he "became the Buddha," as is often misconstrued. This concept of what happened to him is belied by his own expression at the end of his First Sermon, when he declared:My heart's deliverance is unassailable - this is the last birth - now there is no more becoming.I take this to mean that when he sat down that night, after six years on the road and a lifetime of struggle, he called time out, on an absolute basis. He stopped doing everything he had been trying to do, and so entered into non-doing. As part of that process, he first entered into non-thinking, as Master Dogen described it about 1500 years later. Neither thinking nor not thinking. Beyond thinking. Before thinking. Neither doing nor not doing; no becoming, just being.Thus he entered into real spacetime, where he had already existed, so nothing really changed. Except that he left behind conceptual spacetime, including thinking and doing.That is, thinking about space and time, and imagining that he was actually doing anything. He awakened to what he already was, so there was no becoming involved.In the face of this startling, direct remembrance of the immediate reality — which is the heart of so-called "mindfulness" — he must have experienced some sort of total cognitive dissonance on a cosmic scale. Afterwards he was not sure whether he could communicate this experience to others — being that it is the opposite of conventional experience — or even clarify it to himself. But he decided to try. Thank Buddha for that.In the next segment, "Passing the Event Horizon," we will consider his description of what had transpired, and attempt to translate it into the current vernacular. Stay tuned.

The theme for the next 3 hypnotic journeys I have for you is for you to improve your relationship with your body. Like right now, today. Like I said, I'll have 3 hypnotic journeys for you to help you feel those improvements asap.In this episode...Why I chose the theme this week: Improving Your Relationship With Your BodyThis week's hypnotic journeys + how and when to use them - experience another lifetime, access your inner wisdom/higher self, and a directive hypnotic track design to be listened to as you fall asleep.What my higher self energy said most recently about the idea of improving the relationship with one's body. //  WATCH  THE  VIDEO  // - The video for this episode/session is available here: https://youtu.be/2aCWS-jLEeUI'm back on my couch with the girls for this video. Grab some tea and join us :) //  SCHEDULE  YOUR  SESSION  // - Schedule your session + learn more about my work: SeerSessions.com //  SUBSCRIBE  // - Get on my email list (updates, free hyp journeys, BTS on the new pod, extended episodes/full pod eps) SeerSessions.com/subscribe

This episode explores the profound overlaps between witchcraft and shamanism. We discuss how both paths draw from land, rhythm, and story, and why creativity and relationships matter more than strict methods. You'll hear how sigils, trance, drumming, and journeying all connect through the body, and why asking why is essential for any living practice.We delve into themes of safety, boundaries, and responsibility, illustrating how witches and shamans alike utilise these as guiding principles. Ancestors, omens, guides, and symbols all find their place in this conversation, revealing the shared ground between two traditions that help us find a sense of belonging and meaning in the modern world.Find out more about Laura's work at lauratempestzakroff.com or follow her on Instagram at @owlkeyme.arts.CLICK HERE to find out more about The Gathering of the Witches 2025

In this special roundtable episode of The Seven Cups of Consciousness Podcast, Aleya sits down with six of the Seven Cups practitioners to explore powerful ways to work with energy fields instead of the mental body. Together, they share personal practices, stories, and techniques for releasing ancestral patterns, retrieving your own energy, and stepping into your essence — especially as the veils thin this season.You'll hear:Why autumn is the perfect time to release ancestral issues and welcome new inspiration into your lungs, body, and life.How to shift from using your mind to using your energy fields (with simple daily practices you can start immediately).Protocols for healing heartbreak, breaking unhealthy relationship patterns, and retrieving your energy from past partners or lifetimes.Intermittent fasting, sugar cravings, and the “clean vs. dirty” fast from an energetic perspective.Practical ways to calm triggers, access stillness, and reconnect with your divine line even in a busy modern life.How to use imagination, guides, and nature to deepen your connection to your essence when mental chatter takes over.Insights on the current energetic weather as we approach Halloween — cleansing rituals, moving your environment, and activating your own magic during the grid shifts.Whether you're curious about ancestral healing, past-life patterns, or just want to feel more grounded and empowered, this episode offers both practical and mystical tools to support you on your journey.Ready to feel the shift, not just think it? Work with a Seven Cups practitioner and get guided, real-time support.Learn more here

Clement Manyathela speaks to Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi, an African Healer and Teacher to explore the profound connection between soul and spirit and how nurturing this bond can align individuals with their ancestors, the universe, and a higher power.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On This episode of Paranomaly (03-03-2025) we are talking with Alena Kupchella Gourley. Alena Kupchella Gourley of Celebrate Every Step is a Licensed Social Worker, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Human Design reader, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression with over 20 years of professional mental health experience.Each session is customized to your beliefs and needs.We work together to address current or past relationship issues, physical, mental or emotional traumas or pain, such as phobias, anxieties, addictions, depression and anxiety, improving sports performance, stress management, weight loss and a positive body and food relationship. Self-Love, Self-Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness is our driving force.Opening to your spiritual gifts to work with your Healing Angels, Guides, Ancestors, Nature Elementals and Animals Friends. And most importantly the practical application in your current life so you can feel and function your very best.

Some of us grew up with yelling, silence, or just plain absence. And now we're trying to build something better without a blueprint.In this episode, Brenda Siri and I talk about the quiet work of change. The kind that doesn't make headlines but matters most. We get into how simple things like consistency, play, and presence can become generational repair tools. It's not about blame. It's about what's next.———Reach out to Brenda Siri on this link

If you believe that people were less eccentric in the past than they are today, think of their fashions and traditions. Maybe you'll change your opinion. We've gathered twelve really strange things that our ancestors thought normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The intention for the hypnotic journeys this week is for you understand more about your mood, perspective, and decision making. In other words - staying Optimistic & Discerning In this episode...Why I chose the theme this week: Optimistic + DiscerningThis week's hypnotic journeys + how and when to use themWhat my higher self energy said most recently about Staying Optimistic & Discerning. It's something I've been thinking about indirectly for awhile and I was a little surprised by what my Higher Self had to say about it. Another perspective making me wiser and more peaceful. //  WATCH  THE  VIDEO  // - The video for this episode/session is available here: https://youtu.be/9eoekG_B6sEI'm back on my couch with the girls for this video. Grab some tea and join us :)//  SCHEDULE  YOUR  SESSION  // - Schedule your session + learn more about my work: SeerSessions.com //  SUBSCRIBE  // - Get on my email list (updates, free hyp journeys, BTS on the new pod, extended episodes/full pod eps) SeerSessions.com/subscribe

Send us a textHey cosmic witches, welcome back to another episode of the Divine Gossip Girls podcast! Today we're diving into the 411 of altar set up and creation and a little taste of why alter work if so powerful and supportive for those on a spiritual path. Be sure to grab your favorite drink and join us at the spiritual tea table.Become Part of the Divine Gossip Girls Community ☾⋆⁺DGG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/divinegossipgirls/Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/springluneoracle/Karlie: https://www.instagram.com/risewithkarlie/Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/_shinewithsophie/Send us your spiritual or advice questions so you can get our cosmic perspective (you will stay 100% anonymous): email us at divinegossipgirls@gmail.com

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 20th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

The ANCESTORS share their wisdom - and vibration and energy - on how to live in unity and where it begins. #unity #shambalaunitycouncil #newearth 00:00 Chant 00:42 Introduction 02:19 Live in True Unity 06:02 Shape the New World 10:38 Announcements 11:50 Chant Merrymount Nature Station Classes - contact Donald Flynn Oct, 4th - 5th 2025 https://ecotonene.com/ Latest eBooks (study materials of NAMAS YOUNIVERSITY): YESHUA: Light Has Come by co-teacher Dr. Charles Onwulata https://a.co/d/ayvsEL9 Command Your Brainwaves (Wisdom of Ancestors - AUHELEA GROUP” Book 1) by co-teacher Kohmahl Agarwal & Jyothhi Singhal https://a.co/d/3R8tleH The COSMIC MOTHER'S Nymphéas: Otherworldly Watercolors by co-teacher Martina Violetta Jung https://a.co/d/06xJ0WU Invitation to Join the NY International Study Group On Discord: https://discord.gg/CeYBuw4Umn

When a sudden and severe illness confined her to bed, Carrie picked up a paintbrush and began to create. The act gave her comfort and a sense of purpose. She describes how she chose to build a temple to creativity within the limits of her condition. This daily choice continues to shape her life. Beauty, colour, song and small rituals turn her home into a sacred space.Join author Carrie Schmitt for a FREE live class Awaken Your Creativity - A Sacred Art-Making Ritual to Begin Your Journey.Thursday, September 25th 2025 – 6pm PST | 9pm ESTCLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILSFind CarrieInstagram, @carrieschmittCarrie's new book is available for pre-order now: Awakening Creativity, A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner ArtistAvailable on Amazon and other retailers. In this conversation, we explore creativity as a living relationship. Carrie speaks of it as something you meet with devotion and trust. It responds when you treat it with respect. Skill grows through practice, yet the deeper aim is union with the creative spirit.Our discussion connects this with the Three Cauldrons. The lower cauldron involves releasing the harsh voices that many of us carry from childhood. In the middle cauldron, you learn steadiness, so that your relationships with both people and your art hold more kindness. The upper cauldron opens to inspiration, the stream of divine illumination. When you move your own self aside for a moment, that stream can flow through with ease.Words hold power. Carrie speaks of the harm caused when we use language of battle to describe the creative process. Phrases about blocks or resistance set you against yourself. She invites people to speak with care. In her workshops, she asks students to treat themselves and their art with non-violence in word and thought.00.01 – Welcome and introduction to Carrie Schmitt and her book Awakening Creativity02.15 – A blessing to open the conversation03.11 – Carrie's origin story and the sudden illness that changed her life06.07 – Painting in bed and the sense of a creative spirit as companion09.39 – Choosing a temple over a prison, daily beauty as practice13.00 – Redefining what it means to be an artist18.04 – Creativity as spirit and links with the Three Cauldrons and imbas forosnai19.32 – Words as power, why battle language harms the creative self22.07 – Battle in Celtic tradition and the balance of masculine and feminine25.27 – Working with creativity as a force rather than against it28.34 – Acceptance and surrender in the creative process29.23 – Creativity scars and how to heal them through new stories34.17 – Creativity as sacred ritual, the Vade Mecum journal, and pilgrimage39.25 – Collective creativity and community practice40.55 – The significance of the nine temples in the book42.46 – Ancestors, embodied wisdom and epigenetics55.25 – The morning menu, starting each day with joy and play01.00.41 – Community and family as support for the creative spirit01.01.30 – Closing reflections on a world where creativity is restored to its place01.06.09 – Practical details on Carrie's free class and where to find her work

Podcast guests 1528 are AJ Cavanagh and Thomas Workman are channeling the guides at the same time! AJ and Thomas who Since meeting in 2016, they've developed the rare ability to simultaneously channel “The Guides”—a unified collective of Archangels, Ascended Masters, Ancestors, Elementals, and Intergalactic Beings who speak from the Universal Mind.Thomas & AJ's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@speakingfromsourceThomas & AJ's Websitehttps://www.speakingfromsource.com/CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletter (Substack)https://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.

Today, Loretta welcomes Samantha Fey who is the author of Heavenly Alliance: Call on Your Spirit Guides, Ancestors, and Angels to Manifest the Life You Want and The Awake Dreamer: A Guide to Lucid Dreaming, Astral Travel and Mastering the Dreamscape. She cohosts two popular podcasts, Psychic Teachers and Enlightened Empaths. Her work has been featured on Gaia TV, Coast to Coast AM, Woman's World Magazine, and she's a frequent presenter at Edgar Cayce A.R.E. After earning her master's degree in education, she taught English for many years and now writes and teaches about intuition, crystals, Reiki, and manifesting.For more information, check out samanthafey.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 334, Kestrel welcomes Emily Mikhaiel, the cofounder and creative director of Nazeerah, to the show. A clothing brand inspired by the legacy of her grandmother, Nazeerah supports organic and regenerative farming practices to honor Egyptian cotton, and produces locally in Egypt to maintain direct relationships with their suppliers and reduce their carbon footprint. “There really wasn't waste while my father was growing up. Everything was either composted or if it was metal, it was recycled or reused or repurposed. If a garment was no longer wearable, they'd cut it up into strips and weave carpets out of it. And once the carpet was no longer usable, they'd cut it up again and compost it. So using that knowledge and thinking, you know, as a society, we've existed without plastics for millennia. Why can't we return to that and draw inspiration from that in our design?” -Emily SEPTEMBER THEME —WHEN *REGENERATIVE* MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BUZZWORD This week's episode is focused largely on a regenerative approach to making clothes – one that includes thinking about the end of life of the garment at the design process, where organic cotton farming is centered, not only to help maintain soil health, but also to enhance biodiversity and restore carbon to the soil, and where local production is prioritized. Without sounding like a broken record, it's important to acknowledge how this word – regenerative – has undoubtedly become another buzzword that's taken fashion by storm. We've seen countless brands integrate it into their marketing messaging, and it's becoming more and more utilized across the space as the “new way” to talk about building a more sustainable brand.  HOWEVER – it's very key to note that regenerative is by no means a new concept. As we've touched on in past episodes, it is rooted in Indigenous knowledge, in traditional ways of farming and ancestral ways of growing plants and being in conversion with the Earth. This week's guest has deep family ties to cotton and garment making in Egypt. As she shares with us, Egypt has a unique history connected to cotton farming that for generations, was intrinsically linked to the natural rhythms of the Nile River.  Through her brand, she is not only honoring her ancestors' connection to the land, but also supporting farmers who are reclaiming what regenerative cotton farming can look like today.  Nazeerah Website Follow Nazeerah on Instagram

Today's episode is about autumn traditions of our ancestors. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about instrumental case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I won't talk to you about it!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my summary of autumn traditions of our ancestors. Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about autumn traditions of our ancestors. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about instrumental case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I won't talk to you about it!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my summary of autumn traditions of our ancestors. Slovak lesson1.    Nekráčaj predo mnou. (Don't walk in front of me.)2.    Idem s tebou do mesta. (I am going to the city with you.)3.    Rozprávam sa s ním o filme. (I am talking with him about a movie.)4.    Deťom sa za ňou nechcelo. (The children didn't want to go after her.)5.    Pes spí s nami v spálni. (The dog sleeps with us in the bedroom.)6.    Nad vami letí lietadlo. (A plane flies over you.)7.    Nerád / Nerada s nimi cestujem. (I do§t like to travel with them.)8.    Zem pod nami sa zatriasla. (The ground trembled beneath us.)9.    Malá mačka ide za mnou. (The little cat is following me. Lit. it is walking behind me.)10. S vami sa o tom baviť nebudem! (I won't talk to you about it!)Autumn traditions of our ancestors1.    Jeseň bola pre našich predkov časom zberu úrody a príprav na dlhú zimu.2.    Zemiaky, kapusta, orechy, ovocie a bylinky sa uskladňovali, sušili alebo nakladali, aby vydržali celé mesiace.3.    Ľudia pozorovali prírodu, správanie zvierat a počasie, aby odhadli, aká bude zima.4.    Po skončení žatvy sa konali Dožinky – slávnosti s vencami, hudbou a hostinou.5.    V horských oblastiach sa slávilo Mitrovanie, keď sa bača s valachmi a ovce vracali z paše do dediny.6.    Vinári oslavovali Vinobranie, pri ktorom sa oberalo hrozno.7.    Hody / odpusty boli veľké hostiny na počesť úrodného roka alebo patróna kostola. 8.    Jarmoky boli plné obchodníkov, remeselníkov a komediantov.9.    Jesenné tradície spájali tvrdú prácu s oslavami, aby sa ľudia pripravili na zimu.Timestaps00:33 Introduction to the episode02:28 About the autumn traditions in Slovakia08:18 Fun fact11:27 Slovak lesson14:55 Short sentences with instrumental case of the Slovak personal pronouns19:58 Autumn traditions in Slovakia in Slovak21:30 English translation23:02 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

In this powerful follow-up conversation, education equity consultant Nancy Hanks returns to discuss how educators, parents, and allies can navigate the dramatically shifted educational landscape under current federal policies.Nancy provides unflinching analysis of the psychosocial toll on educators of color while offering concrete strategies for micro-recovery and sustained resistance. She shares specific questions parents should ask schools to maintain equity pressure using plain language, challenges white educators to step up as agitators, and reminds us all why ancestral wisdom is essential for this moment.From practical advice about red flags in school environments to the profound metaphor of raising a "standard" that lists previous battles won, this episode balances raw honesty about current challenges with actionable hope for protecting and teaching our babies.Key topics include: grief and healing in educational spaces, parent advocacy strategies that transcend academic jargon, the role of privilege in educational resistance, and why remembering that "folks did more with less" is crucial for sustaining the work ahead.Essential listening for educators feeling under attack, parents navigating hostile school environments, and anyone committed to ensuring all children can access their beauty and brilliance despite the current assault on educational equity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

A dialogue on praying for ancestors and on pilgrimage: Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC; August, 2016. See Rupert's Substack for the Latest  articles and early access to videos

What do our genes really reveal about who we are? In this episode, Dr. Pierre Zalloua, geneticist and author of Ancestors, takes us deep into the DNA of the Levant. We explore how personal experience, history, and science intersect to shape identity. From Phoenician expansion to the Crusades, from consumer genetic testing to cultural memory, Dr. Zalloua shows how ancestry is far more complex and more unifying than we might think. We discuss surprising genetic signatures in the Levant, the dangers of oversimplifying identity, and the balance between biology and lived experience. Whether you're curious about your own heritage or the shared human story, this episode offers a profound look at how genetics can illuminate and complicate our understanding of ourselves. #Genetics #Identity #Lebanon #Heritage #Levant #HumanStory #Podcast

In this live recording from The Eternal Song Seven Day Premier broadcast, hosts Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo engage in a deep discussion with guests Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and soul activist, and Orland Bishop, a spiritual teacher and founder of ShadeTree Foundation. Exploring themes such as indigenous wisdom, the impact of colonialism, communal grieving, and the necessity of reconnecting with ancestral roots. The dialogue also covers the significance of embracing grief as a communal and necessary process for healing and transformation, and reflects on what it means to enter a 'long dark' period — a time of significant societal and personal upheaval. We Explored grief as a sacred threshold, not a pathology, remembering the soul's place in a world of fragmentation and reclaiming reverence, slowness, and deep belonging in troubled times. The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass Francis Weller ShadeTree Multicultural Foundation (Orland Bishop) Topics 00:00 Introduction to The Eternal Song and Today's Guests 02:05 Opening Invocation and Reflections on Grief 04:36 Historical Context and the Impact of Colonialism 07:37 The Role of Rituals and Ancestral Wisdom 14:38 Communal Grief and Healing Practices 26:06 Entering the Long Dark: A Time of Transformation 39:41 Connecting with Ancestors and Concluding Thoughts Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

A conversation with Ariana (the Golden Venusian) about connecting with benevolent ancestors, her spiritual practices, astrology, and tarot.Ariana, also known as The Golden Venusian runs a beautiful spiritual business where she provides clients with a mixture of tarot, oracle, and astrological insight to aid them in working through any blockages they may have. In her  free time, you can catch Ariana laughing at her own jokes, creating amazing art or, her  personal favorite, playing with fire (candle magick).Ariana's websiteAriana's IGOTD websiteThe Psychic Path Podcast on SpotifyThe Psychic Path Podcast on Apple

The Night School, Series 17 (September through November 2025) - Three Johns - Wise Ones from East of UsThe Night School has always been about the “Guests” whom we invite to be with us, people often from the deep past whom we meet in the texts that they left behind when they went to be among our Ancestors. Why have we invited “three Johns”; that is, the Evangelist, Chrysostom, and Newman? We chose them upon learning that for the first time in this 21st century, the Catholic Church will elect someone as a Doctor of the Church. Pope Leo XIV had indicated in July 2025, that he would place St. John Henry Newman among these greatest and wisest of Christian teachers. So in celebration of this, we have placed him, in Series 17, with two other Doctors of the Church.What is a “Doctor of the Church”?“ A title regularly given since the Middle Ages to certain Christian theologians of outstanding merit and acknowledged saintliness. Originally the Western theologians Gregory the Great, Ambrose, Augustine, and Jerome were held to be the ‘four doctors' par excellence; but in later times the list has been gradually increased to nearly 40. There are four female doctors, with Teresa of Ávila named first, in 1970.” [Matthew J. Mills, “Doctors of the Church,” in The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, ed. Andrew Louth (Oxford, United Kingdom; New York: Oxford University Press, 2022) 565–566.]

In this episode of The Dream World Podcast, I sit down with Jenniffer Claroscura — shadow worker, filmmaker, aspiring author, and self-described “ancient dreamer.” We explore her lifelong path through astral projection, lucid dreaming, and dreamwork, and how these practices evolved into a deep exploration of shadow and light.Jenniffer shares stories of dream guides who pushed her into growth, powerful initiations during motherhood, and the creative inspiration she draws from dreams for her art and upcoming book. We talk about dream journaling, navigating chaos as a spiritual tool, connecting with guides, and even her experiments with multiple dreams running side-by-side.Jennis's LinktreeConnect with Jenniffer on TikTok & Instagram at @ancientdreamersSend us a textSupport the showFollow The Dream World PodcastVisit Our WebsiteInstagram @TheDreamWorldPodcastTik Tok @aminasdreamworldSpotifyFacebookLucid Dreaming Online Course

In this episode I am joined by Alan Chapman, British writer, occultist, and spiritual teacher. Alan recalls his troubled childhood in the impoverished North of England, reflects on the British class system, and shares his first encounter with Aleister Crowley. Alan recounts his occult adventures with long time collaborator Duncan Barford, shares his spiritual biography of awakenings and mystical experiences, and considers the power and pitfalls of spiritual transmission. Alan also compares gurus Papaji, and Andrew Cohen, and Adi Da; reveals why he considers Stephen Batchelor and Sam Harris to be Black Brothers; and discusses the role of the Dark Goddess on the path of awakening. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep323-british-occultist-alan-chapman Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Duncan Barford and Alex W 03:07 - Impoverished upbringing in the North of England 05:05 - Early reaction to Christ 05:56 - First encounter with Aleister Crowley 11:17 - Chaos magic and meeting Duncan Barford 12:00 - What kind of boy was Alan? 14:28 - Class consciousness 15:44 - Sensitive boy in a cruel environment 19:20 - Regret about violence 20:58 - One's own nature 22:25 - Alan questions Steve's questions 22:45 - British class system 27:21 - Liminal identity 29:50 - Working vs middle vs upper class 31:18 - Anti-aspiration 33:18 - Growing out of musical aspirations 37:36 - Shedding Feathers and fulfilment on the path 41:41 - Crowley book and facing challenges 47:37 - Path myth in The Book of the Law 54:56 - True path vs the New Age 58:08 - Following the Silent Knowing 01:05:10 - Facing darkness 01:10:36 - Black Brothers like Stephen Batchelor and Sam Harris 01:19:48 - Stephen Batchelor's crisis of faith 01:22:49 - Warning about spiritual teachers 01:23:48 - Stereotypes of culture and awakening 01:27:54 - Papaji and the nondual car crash 01:31:33 - Adi Da and guru yoga 01:35:45 - Papaji vs Adi Da 01:41:24 - Invoking the Holy Guardian Angel 01:47:30 - Andrew Cohen 01:52:16 - Great White Brotherhood 01:54:34 - Enlightened in India 01:57:26 - Ancestors appear 01:59:11 - Practicing with Adi Da 02:01:01 - Transmission traps 02:05:02 - Confronted by Adi Da disciple 02:06:51 - Solid, vital, peculiar 02:09:12 - Cutting truth and Adyashanti 02:10:43 - Reflections on Adi Da's trajectory 02:11:52 - Further awakening at 33 02:19:52 - Receiving the Magia teaching 02:33:58 - The Dark Goddess 02:36:15 - Accommodating yourself to the Damned 02:37:25 - Finding Sophia 02:40:28 - Crowley and Jung 02:42:14 - Myth of Sophia 02:47:42 - Sequel plans 02:48:58 - Alan's perspective on near death experiences 03:00:31 - Purpose of life and awakening … To find our more about Alan Chapman visit: - https://barbarouswords.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In the final episode of our five-part Elemental Energy series, the witches turn their attention to the most mysterious element of all, Spirit. Unlike earth, air, fire, or water, Spirit isn't something you can touch or see. It's the invisible force that connects everything, the energy that breathes life into matter, and the current that runs through all magickal work.Join Laylla and Chelle as they try to define the undefinable. What is Spirit? How does it show up in our practices? And how is it different from working with Deity or calling on the Ancestors? From spirals and stillness to veils and voids, this episode dives deep into the element that weaves the rest together.Whether you think of it as Akasha, aether, quintessence, or simply the magic in the air, Spirit invites us to listen, to feel, and to remember that we are always connected; to each other, to the earth, and to the divine.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

First, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology is studying ghost viruses, which are passed down by our ancestors. Then, clean energy projects are getting a boost in funding and new election mailers are headed to your mailbox. Next, how the Carlsbad Theater owners are trying to save its legacy. Finally, we take a look at La Ópera de Tijuana which celebrates their 25 year anniversary.

This week, we're bringing you a special episode from our play cousins over at the podcast "Our Ancestors Were Messy." We hear about how Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes went from being best friends to not friends.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

REMINDER! Clear Channels registration closes tonight at 8PM ET. Don't miss out! Click HERE to register. What if channeling wasn't something reserved for a “chosen few,” but a practice available to all of us?In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey with channeling—how it intersects with creativity, intuition, and flow—and why she believes everyone can access this ability. From surrendering to what wants to come through, to using channeling as a tool in writing, marketing, and spiritual practice, this is a deep dive into the potential that opens when we stop pushing and start allowing.You'll hear:Why Sarah believes channeling is for everyoneHow creativity and channeling mirror each otherThe difference between pushing vs. flowing in work and lifeWhy consistent practice matters more than “the gift”How channeling can help us feel less alone and more connectedUpcoming Events:September 6, 2025 + September 7, 2025: Clear Channels Online Workshop – https://moon-studio.co/products/clear-channels-fall-2025?variant=50100396327207Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

This segment is excerpted from the introduction to a yet-to-be-published manuscript of selected podcasts from 2020 forward. The working title is "Speaking with One (Zen) Voice," the "Zen" in parentheses, subtitled "25 Centuries of Buddha-Dharma; 3Countries of Origin; 9 Dharma Masters; 2 Dozen Teachings; with Commentary by an American Zen Elder." Selections from the text are posted monthly as our new Substack column, along with my paraphrases of traditional teachings, beginning with Buddha's "First Sermon," otherwise known as "Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Law," or, more simply, "The Four Noble Truths." Check it out. This volume represents an attempt to present Buddhist teachings selected from the vast canon of sutras (indicating direct testimony) and shastras (connoting indirect commentary) spanning some 2500 years, a quarter of a millennium, from three of Buddhism's countries and cultures of origin — India, China, and Japan. According to scholars, the early talks delivered by Buddha himself to his followers were not written down until several centuries after his death, but were preserved through the oral tradition of chanting and memorizing his spoken teachings. But the accuracy of that transmission is not considered inferior to the later written records, for one reason that it is more difficult to change the content of an oral tradition than it is to modify written documents, either intentionally, by accident, or the ravages of time. Another reason is that the truths of Buddhism and Zen are to be discovered in one's own experience, primarily via the practice of the same meditation process that led to Buddha's insight. Buddhism is, perhaps, unique amongst the Major Religions of the world, in this, its tradition of “face-to-face transmission.” Each of Buddha's Dharma heirs — from those who were exposed to his live dialogs in India, to those who propagated Zen practice and teachings in foreign lands, and the ancestors of those countries — were themselves beneficiaries of direct insight. Of course, the further we go back in time, the provenance or historicity of the canon is less certain, the record from China is more documented than that of India, and that of Japan even more so, as we approach modern times. Most of the selected pieces from these later periods of the evolution of the canon are derived from the liturgy of Soto Zen, verses that are recited in monasteries and temples of today. Speaking with one voiceThe point in surveying this collection, which is merely the tip of a massive iceberg — the Pali canon, Tripitaka, or “three baskets” alone is said to comprise some 84,000 teachings — is that these great Zen forefathers were all speaking with one voice. The written texts selected by Zen's ancestors in China and Japan to be recited on a daily basis as liturgy were obviously not casual or arbitrary choices. They come at the central truth of Buddha's message from differing cultural and linguistic contexts, of course, but if we read between the lines, we might get a glimmer of the existential and experiential reality to which they refer, as so many fingers to the same moon. Let us first consider some of the underlying premises of the teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni (“sage of the Shakya clan”), which differentiate his from other teachings of a philosophical or religious nature. Let it be understood from the beginning, however, that the worldview of Buddhism — and Zen in particular — places emphasis on overarching sameness, rather than petty differences, between people, and sentient beings in general. This inclusive attitude also applies to the other worldviews, belief systems, philosophies, and religions propounded by humankind. We who follow Buddha's Way are not interested in proselytizing or converting, debating, or winning anyone over to our point of view by argument, nor in discrediting another's viewpoint. As to any perceived difference between Zen and Buddhism, you are free to substitute one term for the other where mentioned in the following. Three key distinctions where the Buddha's teaching, usually referred to as “buddha-dharma,” or more simply, “Dharma,” differs substantively: One: It is human-centered. Unlike other spiritual founders, the Buddha claimed no mandate from a god, a deity, or power outside himself; no “Wizard of Oz” behind the curtain preaching his message, other than his teachers in past lives, the so-called “prehistoric” Buddhas. Zen is all about humanity, and our place in the universe. And, for that matter, the place of all sentient beings, on the path to awakening. According to mythical tradition, the newborn baby Buddha declared: “Above the heavens and below the heavens, I alone am the most honored one!” as he sprung forth, fully formed, from his mother's womb. This expression, while clearly legendary, capsulizes Buddha's view of humanity's unique position in the scheme of things, as represented by his human birth. In today's societal context, this might be interpreted as a form of “secular humanism,” a limited, egocentric, or anthropocentric, perspective. On the other hand, to claim exclusive divine guidance, when the audience consists of other human beings like yourself would seem the more egocentric, closer to the height of arrogance. Think of all the things this leads to. Those claiming a direct mandate from God feel compelled to proselytize, to save all other beings, which is, ironically, the Bodhisattva Vow of Buddhism. But if the unsaved do not seek out the message themselves, the apostles bringing the gospel appear to disrespect and demean the innate spirituality of those they would save. Claiming to be already blessed, or saved themselves, they feel uniquely qualified to save others. One stunning difference here is Buddha's decision to attempt to teach his great discovery to others, based only on his own experience. This must have required great confidence and resolve, in that his authority to teach was not based on an established lineage, outside intervention of some “greater being,” nor on a previously existing canon or belief system. There was no directive from on high to go forth and spread the good news. So why do it? The urge to share the “compassionate teachings” stems from “suffering with” — the very definition of compassion. No one, not even Buddha, can save another. Zen's message and method of meditation offers a way to release oneself from one's own ignorance. Two: It is self-reliant. Buddha's teaching emphasizes self-reliance, individual responsibility and initiative. It is the ultimate in do-it-yourself. He teaches no-reliance on anything outside the self. We cannot rely on scripture, on beliefs, on somebody else to do this for us. This is where what is called “Great Doubt” arises. If we can't rely on anything outside ourselves, everything we've always relied upon is now called into question. If we begin to doubt everything that we've always felt to be dependable and sure, we come to an experience akin to that which people in earthquake or mudslide zones are said to undergo. Suddenly one day, the earth trembles, falls apart, opens up fissures and nearly swallows them up. What they always depended upon as “terra firma,” solid earth, turns extremely fluid, not at all stable.. Similarly, what Buddha points to can be as unnerving, but on a spiritual level, sometimes described as something like the earth “trembling in six dimensions,” meaning the Six Senses. When doubt — including doubt in the dharma — becomes such that we feel as if we are “perched atop a 100-foot pole,” and we step off. It is like vertigo on steroids. “No toe-hold”— nothing to hold on to, nothing to cling to. With his emphasis on self-reliance, individual responsibility, and initiative, taking this on for ourselves, by his own example, Buddha established the tradition of awakening without a teacher. We can learn from living, true teachers, those who have personal insight, yes, we can rely on them not to mislead us but after their death, we have only the teachings, which we can rely on, because they hold true, anywhere and anywhen in spacetime. Three: It has nothing hidden.In Buddha's teaching there is nothing hidden, nothing held back — no inner secret, something the teacher has up his or her sleeve, that the student has to try to get. Dharma is ubiquitous, and self-apparent. As Master Dogen said, “Now when you trace the source of the Way, you find that it is universal and absolute.” There isn't anywhere or any time that Dharma is not present. In the most ordinary, common, everyday thing that you go through, this teaching is manifest in that activity and in that experience. All things are manifesting buddha-dharma "without ceasing for a moment," another trope from Dogen. Recapping these three aspects: First, Buddha-dharma is humancentric, based on our consciousness, on our human birth and being. We are able to have this awakening experience without reliance on a savior, without reliance on a god. Buddha never positioned himself as a savior, never claimed a mandate from an outside force or God. To that degree Zen is a secular religion, so to say. Second, Dharma is do-it-yourself. An attitude of absolute respect, honoring the innate buddha-nature of ourselves and others. We all have the capability of doing exactly what Buddha did, waking up completely. This is one meaning of the buddhist bow. When we bow to each other palm-to-palm, it expresses a recognition of our innate spirituality: “I recognize your Buddha-nature, same as mine.” Third, Dharma has nothing hidden in it. It is openly available and accessible to everybody. These teachings are not for the “inner circle.” There is no “us and them” in the Buddhist community, or Sangha. These three things are distinguishing hallmarks of the Buddha's Dharma. Buddha's original teachings must have been influenced to some extent by his cultural context. The caste system, and presumably a proto-Hindu religion, of India of that time, as well as the contemporaneous state of the art of science, surely shaped the syntax as well as his referential vocabulary. Shakyamuni had to teach within his milieu, and his teaching went against the grain of entrenched conventional belief systems. He knew that his message would be unpopular, swimming upstream, against the prevalent cultural currents and current beliefs. Similar for our times Recognizing that no teacher taught “Buddhism” to Siddhartha Gotama — he alone started all the trouble, as someone once said — we hold him in great reverence. He is not a figure of worship, and not regarded as a personal savior, in the sense that Christians regard Jesus Christ. Buddha was not a Buddhist, after all, any more than Christ was a Christian. But he is more than a “saint” of Buddhism, of which Zen has many, its lineage Ancestors. He is the Founder of Zen, its progenitor. We all have to reinvent Zen. Its teachings, or Dharma, cannot simply be layered over the everyday dilemmas of living in this day and age. They must instead be understood, so that in adapting them to our own lives, we may integrate them fully. This does not mean that we need to modify Zen, however. Zen is always contemporary, and its relevance is revealed in its meditation, or zazen.

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