Podcasts about golden flower

Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China's period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST's global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingbing or Jackson Yee. In Hengdian, they put their names down and hope to be picked - to deliver a line, to stand next to an actor, or even just to be a face in the crowd in one scene.  Hengdian is touted as China's Hollywood, and with good reason - it was here that high-budget dramas and films such as Story of Yanxi Palace and Curse of the Golden Flower were shot.  But it has gained renewed attention in recent years, as Chinese audiences get hooked on micro-dramas - low-budget productions shot in vertical format to be viewed on smartphones.  In this episode, ST's foreign editor Li Xueying chats with correspondent Goh Yan Han on the dreams that Hengdian represents to Chinese youths. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:17 Different dynasties, same dream 4:51 Crazy plots in two minutes 6:23 Lower barriers to entry 11:01 Youths' determination and drive Read more here: https://str.sg/oxfqs  Read Li Xueying's articles: https://str.sg/iqmR  Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Read Goh Yan Han's articles: https://str.sg/kgq4 Read ST's Letters From The Bureau: https://str.sg/3xRd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Letter From The Bureau Podcast every first Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China's period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST's global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingbing or Jackson Yee. In Hengdian, they put their names down and hope to be picked - to deliver a line, to stand next to an actor, or even just to be a face in the crowd in one scene.  Hengdian is touted as China's Hollywood, and with good reason - it was here that high-budget dramas and films such as Story of Yanxi Palace and Curse of the Golden Flower were shot.  But it has gained renewed attention in recent years, as Chinese audiences get hooked on micro-dramas - low-budget productions shot in vertical format to be viewed on smartphones.  In this episode, ST's foreign editor Li Xueying chats with correspondent Goh Yan Han on the dreams that Hengdian represents to Chinese youths. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:17 Different dynasties, same dream 4:51 Crazy plots in two minutes 6:23 Lower barriers to entry 11:01 Youths' determination and drive Read more here: https://str.sg/oxfqs  Read Li Xueying's articles: https://str.sg/iqmR  Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Read Goh Yan Han's articles: https://str.sg/kgq4 Read ST's Letters From The Bureau: https://str.sg/3xRd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Letter From The Bureau Podcast every first Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Fredric and I discuss his Kundalini Shakti awakening experiences and the events and inquiries that led up to it. We unpack some of the beneficial changes he experienced, inspired creativity, and the universal nature of the Kundalini process, as found throughout the world's religions.Connect with Paul:https://www.daimonosophy.com YouTubeX: @Daimonosopy Podcast: Daimonosophy Music: Asmodeus X on Bandcamp, iTunes, SpotifyBrent's Offers:

Ronnie Pontiac joins the show to discuss his amazing insights into the esoteric world! We dive into his time working as the assistant of Manly P. Hall (author of “The Secret Teachings of All Ages”), the core and recurring truth of all spiritual traditions, waking up from the sleep of human existence, stopping “spiritual leakage”, the meditative teachings of “The Secret of the Golden Flower”, watching MTV with Manly P. Hall, mystical experiences arising from the Orphic Hymns, alchemist Puritans, the amazing life of Paschal Beverly Randolph, and the "ladders" of spiritual attainment. Ronnie Pontiac is the author of “American Metaphysical Religion” and “The Magic of the Orphic Hymns”. --------- Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Spirit World Center Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Spirit World Center or its staff. --------- GUEST LINKS Instagram: @theronniepontiac YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theronniepontiac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronnie.pontiac --------- SPIRIT WORLD CENTER LINKS Website: https://www.spiritworldcenter.com/ Instagram @spirit_world_center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thespiritworldcenter

The Secret of the Golden Flower is a Taoist text on inner alchemy that landed in Jung's hands in the late 1920s. It was the sinologist and Christian missionary in China, Richard Wilhelm who sent the text to Jung for a commentary. It's hard to overestimate the importance this text had on Jung and his work. Reading this text made him abandon his work on the Red Book and shift his focus outside to the comparative studies of the individuation process. Especially interesting for this podcast is that it's in Jung's commentary of the text that he most clearly outlines his rendering of the Imitatio Christi. I invited Jason Smith, host of the podcast Digital Jung, and author of Religious But Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, back to the podcast to discuss this important work of literature, Jung's comments on it, and what we can learn from it today. Music played in this episode is licensed under creativecommons.org: "Hard Sell" by Ketsa.

If you would like to support this work, you can do so at https://patreon.com/kindmind and if you are unable to contribute financially, you can still sign up and join as a free member. All are welcome to the Kind Mind community.Human blossoming is akin to the delicate yet profound process seen in the natural world, where flowers unfurl their petals to reveal their inner beauty. The metaphor of blooming relates to maturity and is explored in various contexts, from spiritual growth to personal transformation. Just as flowers need the right conditions to bloom, folks too require nurturing environments and opportunities for growth to reach their full potential. Concepts such as the Flower of Life in sacred geometry and the Chinese teachings from "The Secret of the Golden Flower" illuminate the interconnectedness between nature and human existence, emphasizing the importance of harnessing inner wisdom to navigate life's journey.At the heart of this discussion lies the notion of the light reflex, a metaphorical beacon guiding individuals towards enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Like a flower turning upward or backward towards the sun to absorb its nourishing light, humans can cultivate inner radiance by turning towards their spiritual essence. Blooming where they are planted, individuals can unfold their unique potential and transform the social garden with grace and wisdom.(original “frequency” artwork for this episode can be seen on the podcast website)

This reading is from chapter 3 and 4 of the teachings found in the text, The Secret of the Golden Flower, and explains in detail the method of 'turning the light around'. Translated by Thomas Clearly. According to Cleary, this text is is a lay manual of Buddhist and Taoist methods for clarifying the mind. A distillation of the inner psychoactive elements in ancient spiritual classics, it describes a natural way to mental freedom practiced in China for many centuries. The golden flower symbolizes the quintessence of the paths of Buddhism and Taoism. Gold stands for light, the light of the mind itself; the flower represents the blossoming, or opening up, of the light of the mind. Thus the expression is emblematic of the basic awakening of the real self and its hidden potential. The text was written by means of the spirit-writing (fuji) technique, through two groups, in 1688 and 1692. After publication of the translation by Richard Wilhelm, with commentary by Carl Gustav Jung, it became modernly popularized among Westerners as a Chinese "religious classic", and is read in psychological circles for analytical and transpersonal psychology considerations of Taoist meditations.

คอลัมน์ “สดแต่เช้า”ปีที่3(357) พรุ่งนี้ เป็น เรื่องของพรุ่งนี้! ”เพราะฉะนั้น อย่ากระวนกระวายถึงวันพรุ่งนี้ เพราะว่าพรุ่งนี้ก็มีเรื่องกระวนกระวายของมันเอง แต่ละวันก็มีทุกข์พออยู่แล้ว“ ‭‭ ~มัทธิว‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ ”Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.“ ‭‭ ~Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ พี่น้องที่รัก ความสุขของเราไม่ได้อยู่ที่ว่า 1.เรามีทั้งหมด ในวันนี้ หรือ 2.เราจะมีทั้งหมด ในวันหน้า แต่อยู่ที่ว่า เรารู้สึกขอบคุณพระเจ้าได้ สำหรับทุกสิ่งที่เรามีอยู่ในเวลานี้หรือไม่? เพราะถ้าเรามีความสุขได้ในเวลานี้ 1.เรื่องที่ผ่านมาแล้วในอดีต 2.เรื่องที่กำลังจะเกิดขึ้นในอนาคต ต่างก็ไม่อาจส่งผลกระทบอะไรต่อเรา! ปัญหาชีวิตของเรา มักอยู่ที่ความคิด คือเราชอบคิดถึง 1.อดีต ที่ทำให้เรามีความทุกข์ และ 2.อนาคต ที่ทำให้เรากระวนกระวายใจ ทั้งๆที่เราสามารถเปลี่ยนความคิดได้ทุกวินาที ที่จะทำให้เรามีความสุข และมีความหวังขึ้นมาได้ในทันที ดังนั้นเราควรฟังคำเตือนสติต่อไปนี้ “แต่ละวัน เรามีทุกข์ พออยู่แล้ว ไม่ต้องแจว ไปเอาทุกข์ พรุ่งนี้เพิ่ม จัดการทุกข์ วันนี้ ไม่ต้องเติม ขอคอนเฟิร์ม พระเจ้าช่วย พ้นทุกข์ได้ อย่าเศร้าหมอง อมทุกข์ เหมือนติดยา รีบมาหา พระคริสต์ จะดีกว่า รับพลัง สู้ชีวิต อย่าชักช้า อย่ามัวมา เอาแต่ กระวนกระวาย อย่ากังวล ในเรื่อง อยู่กินดื่ม จงอย่าลืม พระเจ้า เฝ้าดูอยู่ แม้แต่นก พระเจ้า ยังเลี้ยงดู แล้วตัวยู ทำไม ไม่วางใจ คนไม่เชื่อ เขาสมควร กลัวหวาดหวั่น แต่ว่าฉัน เชื่อพระเจ้า กลัวทำไม องค์พระเจ้า อยู่ห่างไกล หรือไฉน เพราะเหตุใด ไร้ศรัทธา ในพระองค์ จงแสวง หาพระเจ้า ก่อนสิ่งใด จงมุ่งไป ในชีวิต ที่ชอบธรรม จงทำตาม ทุกบัญชา ที่จดจำ พระจะนำ สิ่งทั้งปวง มาเพิ่มให้ ทุกข์หรือสุข แท้จริง อยู่ที่คิด ใจหงุดหงิด เมื่อเห็น โดนัทโบ๋ ใจเริงร่า เพราะวง โดนัทโต ฉลาดโง่ อยู่ที่ ตาเรามอง สุขเหนือทุกข์ เมื่อเรา มีศรัทธา ใจเริงร่า ให้พระคริสต์ ทรงครอบครอง ให้ทุกวัน เป็นวันดี มีฉลอง รู้จักมอง เห็นพระพร ที่ซ่อนอยู่ ใจอาจทุกข์ เมื่อขาดเสีย สิ่งที่รัก อาจชะงัก ไม่เป็นไร เริ่มต้นใหม่ อนาคต โอกาส ยังสดใส อย่าเสียใจ ก้าวต่อไป อย่างมีชัย!” พรุ่งนี้จะเป็นอย่างไร ล้วนแต่ขึ้นอยู่กับสิ่งที่เราทำอยู่ในวันนี้ เหมือน ที่ Golden Flower กล่าวว่า ”พรุ่งนี้เป็นของคนที่เตรียมตัวเพื่อวันพรุ่งนี้ ตั้งแต่วันนี้!“ ( Tomorrow belongs to the one who prepares for it today.) และเราควรเตรียมตัวให้ดีที่สุด เหมือนที่ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. กล่าวว่า “ วิธีเตรียมตัวที่ดีที่สุดสำหรับวันพรุ่งนี้ ก็คือการทำวันนี้ของคุณให้ดีที่สุด!” (The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.) และวิธีเตรียมวันนี้ ให้ดีที่สุด คือ การติดสนิทกับพระเจ้าแห่งความสุขไว้ตลอดเวลา เพราะถ้าเรามีความสุขกับพระเจ้าและวางใจพระองค์ในทุกวัน และในทุกทาง และเตรียมความสุขนั้นเผื่อสำหรับแต่ละวันถัดไป ความสุขในวันนี้ ก็จะติดตามเราไป จนถึงในวันพรุ่งนี้และวันต่อๆไป เพียงแต่ขอให้เราตรวจดูให้แน่ใจอยู่ว่าพระเจ้าความสุข สถิตอยู่กับเราทุกวันอยู่เสมอหรือไม่? ถ้าพระองค์อยู่กับเรา ก็รับรองได้เลยว่าวันพรุ่งนี้ของเรา ก็จะมีความสุขและความหวังอยู่เสมอตลอดไปเช่นกัน พี่น้องเชื่อเช่นนี้ไหมครับ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ธงชัย ประดับชนานุรัตน์ 23มีนาคม2024 #YoutubeCJCONNECT #thongchaibsc #คริสตจักรแห่งความรัก #churchoflove #ShareTheLoveForward #ChurchOfJoy #คริสตจักรแห่งความสุข #NimitmaiChristianChurch #คริสตจักรนิมิตใหม่ #ฮักกัยประเทศไทย #อัลฟ่า #หนึ่งล้านความดี --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soulfood-podcast/message

This reading is a synthesis of the teachings found in the text, The Secret of the Golden Flower, translated by Thomas Clearly. According to Cleary, this text is is a lay manual of Buddhist and Taoist methods for clarifying the mind. A distillation of the inner psycho active elements in ancient spiritual classics, it describes a natural way to mental freedom practiced in China for many centuries. The golden flower symbolizes the quintessence of the paths of Buddhism and Taoism. Gold stands for light, the light of the mind itself; the flower represents the blossoming, or opening up, of the light of the mind. Thus the expression is emblematic of the basic awakening of the real self and its hidden potential.

The Astral Body is a key concept in Secret of the Golden Flower. It is the 'end game' of practicing the Method. A passage from the Ramayana sheds light on the nature of the Astral Body, and demonstrates shared wisdom with Persian and Vedic schools.

"Today I will be your guide and will first reveal to you the Secret of the Golden Flower of the Great One, and, starting from that, I will explain the rest in detail. The Great One is the term given to that which has nothing above it." - Lu Dong Bin, Secret of the Golden Flower

“Essence and Life cannot be seen. It is contained in the light of heaven. The light of heaven cannot be seen. It is contained in the two eyes." - Secret of the Golden Flower

The COP commitments are critically scrutinised.  Even if all its  pledges were kept concerning GHG emissions, the tripling of renewable capacity, and energy efficiency  improvements - and that is a tall order - the world is heading for a 10% increase in emissions by 2030, instead of the 43% reduction required to keep global warming under the 1.5 degree threshold. Following further research post Cop28 I see no reason to change my central warning: prepare for survival on a degraded planet. A new attitude on the global scene is noted - climate defiance. Arguments for climate denial are also examined and dismissed as contrary to the evidence.  The episode ends with a beautiful song The Turning of the Year by Mark Dunn of The Bringers of Change whose music albums can be found on Spotify etc. and as CDs at www.fallingarecords.com This episode is being released a few days early in the breather between Christmas and New Year. The next and probable final episode in this mini-series  will be Feb 1st 2024. Its subject will be the spiritual, mythical, and spiritual dimensions of the climate crisis. A free meditation programme following the Secret of the Golden Flower starts Jan 2  2024. Contact me at thepilgrimquest@gmail.com if you wish to join - up to 2 weeks late start is OK. The Quest Lecture series (as distinct from these podcasts) starts in April 2024. Syllabus on my website www.alanmulhern.com

There are now some changes to the structure and timing of these podcasts. Firstly, the Spanish language podcasts, which have explored the life and work of Carl Jung, have now ended. For the forseeable future there will only be the English speaking podcasts. Secondly, I am moving the podcast release dates to the first of the month - an easier date to remember rather than the mid-month timing. Hence S2 Ep89 will be released on October 1st 2023 with subsequent podcasts on November 1st, December 1st etc. The overall theme of the podcasts remains - the quest for vision in an age of crises. The current set of episodes are on the Ecological Catastrophe of our Age. As preparation for the coming episode you could read the highly recommended and freely available internet version of The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review. You could start with the Headline Messages (just a few pages) and then read the Abridged version. The full text is for the highly motivated student - who knows this might include yourself. This current set of episodes is placed within the larger context of our exploration of the multiple crises of our age (dramatically referred to as the Ten Horsemen of the Apocalypse) which, in addition to the ecological, will include the economic, financial, political, social, health, military, technological, clash of ideas and ideologies (including the Culture Wars, Woke etc. ), and spiritual crisis of our age. En route we will encounter extraordinary possibilities emerging in the 21st century - such as transformations of human nature, global totalitarianism. modification, replacement or even extinction of Homo sapiens, and spiritual transformation. As you will readily appreciate this is an ambitious undertaking, will take a number of years, and has to be done at a pace which will allow me to complete this task. So I ask for your patience. I also ask for your support, which you can do in two ways: firstly, by telling others of this podcast series; secondly by studying the content of this freely available podcast series (and its references) as seriously as you can. If you can accompany this with a spiritual practice, so much the better. Logic, argument and reason are important, yes, but the vision of spiritual experience is the decisive factor in the type of knowledge or gnosis we seek. As a Jungian analyst I am also very much in favour of combining this with deep self-examination.   I also run periodically (say once a year) a 100 day meditation online programme based on the Secret of the Golden Flower. Also there is a parallel series of lectures and meeting (called the Quest) which takes place once a month online. For more details, including contact information, you may consult my website www.alanmulhern.com  

Overview: Today's episode we dive into some Ronin listener submitted questions, starting with some business related topics such as developing your brand as a coach, starting a small business in a new area, and best marketing techniques learned from years of mistakes. Next we discuss the best conditioning for firefighters and tactical athletes, while highlighting a way to progress your own conditioning training. This leads to Smitty explaining what @defrancosgym calls “Time Motion Analysis,” and how it can help with programming for sports performance. Next we discuss best warm up considerations for MMA fighters and grapplers. Lastly we transition to MMA and discuss some upcoming fights, as well as reminiscing about our favorite fighters of all time. If you'd like to submit questions for our next Q&A, follow us on instagram and tune in on Fridays where we will collect questions all day:   Submit Questions: (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/   Timestamps: [0:00] Intro [0:30] Weekly Recap [6:28] Secret of The Golden Flower [12:00] Endure [14:43] Unbeatable Mind - Mark Divine [16:31] What Comes With The Territory of Coaching [26:10] Best Way To Progress Conditioning - Tom Drake [32:00] Time Motion Analysis [34:37] Starting A Business In A New Area [42:30] Best Warm Up for Fighters Pre Fight [51:05] Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul       CURRENT RONIN CHALLENGE Download the checklist here: https://quick-action.s3.amazonaws.com/RONIN-CHALLENGE-DAILY-UPDATED.pdf Send Screen Time Screen Shots To:  becomingroninpodcast@gmail.com     SPONSORS:   Jocko Fuel https://store.jockofuel.com/?ref=xgsWFwqMzvQtsD Code RONIN10   Get 10% Off The Iron Neck: https://www.iron-neck.com/discount/AFFILIATE?rfsn=7380568.84f9bc2&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=brian.oberther   Get 15% off the NuRecover Portable Cold Plunge!: https://www.nurecover.com/discount/BRIAN23382   Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther   Get $150 off the premier cold plunge tank at: https://plunge.pxf.io/qnXvLN     FOLLOW US Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/     EXTRAS Get Ageless Athlete: https://agelessathletesc.com Team Forever Strong: Https://trainheroic.com/foreverstrong Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ www.infinityithaca.com (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ www.dieselsc.com    

Today I want to explore whether or not Isabela is capable of growing Rapunzel's Golden Flower! Is the perfect Madrigal able to recreate the Sundrop from Tangled?

What is alchemy? Where does it come from? When did it begin? What does Jung find in alchemy? What does it represent to him that is so important, so profound, that it causes him to abandon his inspired work of the Red Book? It's time to find out.  ∞∞∞∞∞ Join the Creative Codex mailing list: https://mjdorian.com/mail/ ∞∞∞∞∞ Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, including the Kurt Cobain series and all the Episode Exclusives:  https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Buy me a coffee or add to my fancy books fund on Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3235189073379328069&created=1681912456.228596&printed=1 ∞∞∞∞∞ View a transcript of this episode here: https://mjdorian.com/transcripts/ ∞∞∞∞∞ Research Sources: • Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung • The Red Book by Carl Jung • Psychology and Alchemy by Carl Jung • Alchemy by Marie Louise von Franz • Man & His Symbols by Carl Jung • The Secret of The Golden Flower (trans. by Thomas Cleary) • The Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus ———— Audio Editor: Marisa Ferdenzi (Check out Marisa's band, Citygirl: https://www.instagram.com/citygirlband/ ) Testimonials for BrainChip: Michael Pisano (Check out Michael's project: ThatMakesMeSad: https://instagram.com/thatmakesmesad?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ== All Music by MJDorian Written & Produced by MJDorian ———— Thank you to my Dream Maker tier! Executive Producer: Mike Hill Executive Producer: Kurt Ward --------- Thank-you's & 'shout outs' to the Shadow Fam! Shadow-Fam: AKD, Anna Wolff, Aranea Push, Angela Ramseyer, Deborah Meyers, Barak Talker, Carmella Cole, Corey, Cesar Roman, Clark Price, Clinton King, Dallas O'Kelly, DVM, Ellis Morton, Geo_H, Glen QuiltSwissy, Hamed Iranmehr, Hilde, Janet Roccanova, Jay, Jen The Atelierista, Jennifer Wilson, Joe Boland, Jye Marchant, Kahlil Pyburn, Kayla Dawson, Keith, Kristina Lamour Sansone, Maurus Fitze, Michael Lloyd, Payton, Rach, Rachel Schultz, Rebecca, Robert, Scott Wierzbicki, Sigitas Treciokas, Simon Bonanno, Sowmya Hariharan, Tim Sussss, Terry W, Yadie Cisneros, Cesar Roman, Romina, Kawika, Ristow Fitness, Yasmine Weiss, Danny Olague, Jane Lopardo. Thank you for your support! --------- Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjdorian TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All rights reserved.

This episode continues a miniseries on Jung's observations on oriental textsexploring his comments on The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation unknown to the West until its first publication in 1954. The next episode will examine his comments on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Like other of his commentaries, such as those of the I Ching and the Secret of the Golden Flower, Jung is here aiming at a building a bridge from an unfamiliar Eastern religion, in this case Tibetan Buddhism, to a Western psychology, namely his school of Analytical Psychology. For example he writes: “… the unconscious, for Analytical Psychology, is the matrix mind with the quality of creativity attached to it, the birthplace of all thought forms and akin to the Universal Mind of the Orient. These thought forms or archetypes are omnipresent and timeless ... By means of the transcendent function we not only gain access to the “One Mind” but also come to understand why the East believes in the possibility of self liberation. If, through introspection and the conscious realisation of unconscious compensations, it is possible to transform one's mental conditions and thus arrive at a solution of people's complex, one would seem entitled to speak of self liberation”.

No matter what the crises of the collective the individual has the opportunity of realising the inner light that lies in us all. This episode explores the Taoist text The Secret of the Golden Flower which describes in an extraordinary manner how to access this light through the meditation process. The episode ends with a beautiful song The Turning of the Year by Mark Dunn of The Bringers of Change whose music albums can be found on Spotify etc. and as CDs at www.fallingarecords.com The free meditation programme following the Secret of the Golden Flower starts Jan 23rd. The Quest Lecture series (as distinct from these podcasts) starts Jan.28th. There will be no podcast episode in January. The next one will be Feb.15th 2023.      

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Elwood and Stephen look at Zhang Yimou's Wuxia epic "Curse of the Golden Flower" based on the classic Chinese play "Thunderstorm" as Emperor Ping (Chow Yun Fat) finds his kingdom under threat from a plot from within the walls of the palace. Buy us a coffee and support the show Check out our sponsor: Yes Please Vintage

Little Peruvian Qoritika, whose name means Golden Flower, goes to the market to find her mamita the fanciest gift money can buy.  Yet, it turns out that Qoritika simply doesn't have enough coins in her pocket. However, in come three snazzy showbiz alpacas with a little strum and cha cha in their step to help save the day! Cozy up and listen to this most heart-warming tale of friendship, giving and beautiful serenatas. We'll come to find that as long as we work together, anything is possible.  Qoritika And The Three Alpacas was written by Mariana Llanos and narrated by Ynairaly Simo.  Original music composed by Andres Parodi Tiny Tales is brought to you from Pampers, with love.  A Pampers & Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. And go to Pampers.com for all your parenting products and tools.

Part 2 of episode 60 and its wilder than Part 1! Very special thanks to our guest Jazmen Alesha for pulling up! Enjoy Part 2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Naked With Socks! In this episode Sarah dives into her experience growing up in purity culture & how it has affected her life today as an adult. From Sarah saving her precious flower until marriage & Jenny getting pregnant straight out of high school, their vastly different experiences make for a very informative funny episode. We are as real, raw, & relatable as possible so sharing our background & experiences with ya'll is just the beginning of a long-term beautiful friendship.Links to check out:Go Listen- All EpisodesYouTube Channel- Watch us & SubscribeFollow us on IG @naked_with_socksFlocktail Hour- Cinderella is deadStrawberry Kiwi Margarita That's a whole episode- TAWEFeedback Survey- tell us what you thinkResources from today's episode:Allyssa in the Kitchen @allyssainthekitchenShrink Chicks Podcast- Purity culture dropout with Erica Smith, M.D.Deconstructing Purity Culture @deconstructingpuritycultureSummer Pardi thong trend setter @summer_pardiThe Negative Implications of the Purity Movement on Young Women- read articleThe Relationship between purity culture & rape myth acceptance- read articleThe One Ring Model: Rape Culture Beliefs are Linked to Purity Culture Beliefs

Watch the YouTube episode: A guide to white tantric sacred sexuality based on the ancient universal principles of gnosis throughout all traditions. Discover how to really awaken the fires of Kundalini through avoiding orgasm in sex, and understand why this practice is the secret key to enlightenment and the divine awakening of consciousness. 0:00 - The Sexual Revolution & Healing the World 4:34 - Sexual Energy IS Kundalini: Don't Lose It! 7:42 - "Semen Retention" Is Just Preparation 9:46 - Yin & Yang Is The Electricity of Mother Nature 11:37 - Identification & Attachment to Passion & Lust 16:54 - Sexual Union Awakens the Sacred Fires 21:21 - Eternal Love-Making & The Honeymoon Period 25:07 - Sex Is a Double-Edged Sword: Don't Degenerate 28:02 - How to Do Tantric Sex: The Method 40:50 - How Often You Should Practice 42:46 - This is NOT "Non-Ejaculatory Orgasm" 44:46 - Prayer, Mantras, Showering & Contraception 47:28 - Speak to Your Partner Before Practicing! 50:41 - Kabbalah, Final Words & Reading Resources:

Pt 3 of my interview with JJ Semple, author of Revealing the Secret of the Golden Flower One Step At A Time. We talk about how the march toward consciousness is inevitable, how the Found Fathers approached cooperation, his forthcoming new book The Tinkertoy Initiative, modern attention spans are weak, how Gopi Krishna was the first to seriously write about Kundalini in the West, role of sexuality, forthcoming documentary file Super Meditate Me by Duncan Carroll.

Part 2 of my interview with JJ Semple Secret of the Golden Flower authority. We talk about his meeting with Gopi Krishna, you don't need a guru, what is Kundalini? Kundalini for Westerners, Breath, Meditation Practice, Attention, Golden Flower Meditation, Rhythmic Breathing, Primal Spirit, Las Vegas

Several months ago something new and inexplicable occured in my regular meditation practice. In an effort to understand I went to Secret of the Golden Flower, a book I'd read years ago but never quite understood. Shortly thereafter I discovered JJ Semple and his collection of works on the Secret of the Golden Flower, documenting his own experiences and eventual meeting with Gopi Krishna, the man largely responsible for creating the Kundalini 'buzz' in the West. JJ joins me for this deep and revealing conversion spread out over three episodes.

Almost exactly one year to the day since SSR first dove into the Royal Diaries series, Alli and her guest are back to explore the fictionalized journal of another young royal. This time, the focus is on the second to last installment from the series: Anacaona, Golden Flower, Haiti, 1490. Having never learned about Anacaona, they share her story and lament the revisionist history that's kept her out of our textbooks. They also discuss the value of learning history through epistolary novels, the parasocial nature of our relationships with royals over the years, the need for a wider range of narratives from marginalized communities, and so much more. TW: suicideAmber Burns is a writer, podcaster, and avid reader currently living in Philadelphia. Follow her on Instagram (@byamberburns) and Twitter (@byamberburns) and listen to her podcast Thank You For Asking wherever you listen to your favorite shows.

Geoff and Katrina take a request, from a long time listener of the podcast who inspired the 2022 fan lead project, and retell the Thai story Phikul Thong. A familiar tale type (ATU 480) to our podcast but with a twist we haven't discussed before that is more famous in a Charles Perrault tale, The Fairies. Geoff and Katrina take it a step further and retell another ATU 480 tale that stretches the boundaries of the tale type, with a Japanese tale of The Old Man Who Made Flowers Bloom. If you want to support the podcast, we would love to have you as a Patron on our Patreon.

In this episode:We continue to consider the importance of letting things unfold in the psyche, particularly in connection with the practice of active imagination.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or  question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Instagram (@digital.jung), Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst), or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.Sources for quotes and more:Commentary on the Secret of the Golden Flower from 'Collected Works, vol. 13' by C.G. Jung.Season 2, Episode 10: Letting Ourselves Be'Inner Work' by Robert Johnson.Mysterium Coniunctionis from 'Collected Works, vol. 14' by C.G. Jung.'Encounters with the Soul' by Barbara Hannah.'Jung on Active Imagination,' edited by Joan Chodorow.'Religious but Not Religious' by Jason E. Smith.Season 2, Episode 4: The Fact of FantasyThe Practice of Psychotherapy from 'Collected Works, vol. 16' by C.G. Jung.The Old Woman in the Woods, Grimm's Fairy Tales.Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserMusic:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

The best in books, DVDs, Blu-rays and 4k UHD Blu-rays for the holiday season including an astounding new Lord of the Rings boxed set, the complete I Dream of Jeannie on Blu-ray, heaps of Star Trek and Criterion's first, long-awaited slate of 4k discs! 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In this episode, we are unpacking the history vs. legends regarding Anacaona and the Taíno people of the Caribbean. We get extra meta about how we make and understand history and share some pro-tips to becoming a better amateur historian. We learn that so many words are actually Taíno in origin and that sometimes science catches up with facts people knew all along (shocker, another Indigenous people group rumoured to be 'extinct' are very much still around!) Also again we pay homage to the greatest example of bad audio editing. Follow us for more research, fun facts, soundtracks and aesthetic posts. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter.

We begin by examining the impact of Taoism, especially with respect to the influence of the Taoist book the Secret of the Golden Flower upon Carl Jung and his school of Analytical Psychology. We continue by considering modern China with a focus on Taoism which is one of its indigenous religions. What happens in this country is of immense importance not only for its size (over 1/6th of the world population) but also because of its growing importance. 

Imprint Companion is the only podcast on the Australian Internet about "DVD Culture."Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, Total Reboot) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming releases from Australia's brand new boutique Blu-Ray label Imprint Films. This is a special episode all about the release of the year Collaborations: The Cinema of Zhang Yimou & Gong Li. THE EPIC COLLABORATIONS OF ZHANG YIMOU, ONE OF THE CINEMA'S GREATEST AUTEURS, AND ACCLAIMED CHINESE ACTRESS GONG LI IN LIMITED BLU-RAY EDITION, NOW FOR PRE-ORDER!The films of Zhang Yimou, one of the cinema's greatest auteurs, and acclaimed Chinese actress Gong Li have had a profound effect on audiences around the world.Their long and diverse filmmaking partnership has produced some of cinema's greatest films.Here presented for the first time in one collection are the eight major works from their remarkable collaboration together.All eight films are presented in 1080p high definition from 2k masters from the original negatives. Each film has additional supplements to compliment and provide insight into the making of these important cinema achievements.Limited edition 60-page booklet containing new essays from Professor Chris Berry & Professor Ying ZhuStrictly Limited edition 2000 copies hard box packaging featuring unique artworkRed Sorghum (1988) – Imprint Collection #67When a leprous winery owner in 1930s China dies a few days after his arranged marriage, his young widow is forced to run the winery to make a living while contending with bandits, her drunkard lover, and the invading Japanese army.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Red Sorghum (2021)Zhang Yimou interview by Tony Rayns (1988)Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 MonoSubtitles: EnglishJu Dou (1990) – Imprint Collection #68A woman married to the brutal and infertile owner of a dye mill in rural China conceives a boy with her husband's nephew but is forced to raise her son as her husband's heir without revealing his parentage in this circular tragedy.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Ju Dou (2021)Shadow Play: The Early Cinema of Zhang Yimou – documentaryInternational TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.37:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishRaise the Red Lantern (1991) – Imprint Collection #69China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Raise the Red Lantern (2021)Theatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishThe Story of Qiu Ju (1992) – Imprint Collection #70A humorous fable of justice that traverses shot in the north of China. Gong Li plays Qiu Ju, a tenacious farmer determined to right a wrong done to her husband. Defying all stereotypes of the passive Chinese woman, she remains unbowed by the frustrations of bureaucracy in her quixotic search for dignity.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on The Story of Qiu Ju (2021)Theatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishTo Live (Huo zhe) (1994) – Imprint Collection #71Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on To Live (2021)Interview with actress Gong LiTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishShanghai Triad (1995) – Imprint Collection #72Country boy Shuisheng is brought to 1930s Shanghai by his uncle who wants the boy to become a member of the powerful gang ruled by manipulative Tang. In fact, Shuisheng will serve Tang's capricious mistress Bijou, a nightclub singer whom the boss proclaimed “the Queen of Shanghai.” When the boy's uncle and the gang's several other members die during a rival gang's unsuccessful attempt on Tang's life, the latter retreats to a remote small island, taking both Bijou and Shuisheng with him and thinking of revenge.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Shanghai Triad (2021)Theatrical TrailersAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishCurse of the Golden Flower (2006) – Imprint Collection #73Set in the lavish and breathtakingly colorful world hidden from the eyes of mere mortals behind the walls of the Forbidden City, a tale of a royal family divided against itself builds to a mythic climax as lines are crossed, trust is betrayed, and family blood is spilled in the quest for redemption and revenge.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentationFilm historian Tony Rayns on Curse Of The Golden Flower (2021)From Daggers to Flowers – an interview with composer Shigeru Umebayashi (2021)Los Angeles Premiere FootageSecrets Within featuretteThe Emperor featuretteThe Empress featuretteB-Roll Behind-the-scenes footageTheatrical Trailer and TV SpotsAspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: EnglishComing Home (2014) – Imprint Collection #74Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labour camp as a political prisoner during the Cultural Revolution. He finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife no longer recognizes him.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentationFilm historian Tony Rayns on Coming Home (2021)Audio commentary by director Zhang Yimou in Mandarin with English subtitlesToronto Film Festival Q & AInterview with Gong LiMaking of Coming Home – featuretteTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 2.40:1Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround (Optional English Audio Descriptive)Subtitles: EnglishDue to unprecedented demand and COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, any online orders received after October 14th will ship in early November. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Imprint Companion is the only podcast on the Australian Internet about "DVD Culture."Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, Total Reboot) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming releases from Australia's brand new boutique Blu-Ray label Imprint Films. This is a special episode all about the release of the year Collaborations: The Cinema of Zhang Yimou & Gong Li. THE EPIC COLLABORATIONS OF ZHANG YIMOU, ONE OF THE CINEMA'S GREATEST AUTEURS, AND ACCLAIMED CHINESE ACTRESS GONG LI IN LIMITED BLU-RAY EDITION, NOW FOR PRE-ORDER!The films of Zhang Yimou, one of the cinema's greatest auteurs, and acclaimed Chinese actress Gong Li have had a profound effect on audiences around the world.Their long and diverse filmmaking partnership has produced some of cinema's greatest films.Here presented for the first time in one collection are the eight major works from their remarkable collaboration together.All eight films are presented in 1080p high definition from 2k masters from the original negatives. Each film has additional supplements to compliment and provide insight into the making of these important cinema achievements.Limited edition 60-page booklet containing new essays from Professor Chris Berry & Professor Ying ZhuStrictly Limited edition 2000 copies hard box packaging featuring unique artworkRed Sorghum (1988) – Imprint Collection #67When a leprous winery owner in 1930s China dies a few days after his arranged marriage, his young widow is forced to run the winery to make a living while contending with bandits, her drunkard lover, and the invading Japanese army.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Red Sorghum (2021)Zhang Yimou interview by Tony Rayns (1988)Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 MonoSubtitles: EnglishJu Dou (1990) – Imprint Collection #68A woman married to the brutal and infertile owner of a dye mill in rural China conceives a boy with her husband's nephew but is forced to raise her son as her husband's heir without revealing his parentage in this circular tragedy.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Ju Dou (2021)Shadow Play: The Early Cinema of Zhang Yimou – documentaryInternational TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.37:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishRaise the Red Lantern (1991) – Imprint Collection #69China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Raise the Red Lantern (2021)Theatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishThe Story of Qiu Ju (1992) – Imprint Collection #70A humorous fable of justice that traverses shot in the north of China. Gong Li plays Qiu Ju, a tenacious farmer determined to right a wrong done to her husband. Defying all stereotypes of the passive Chinese woman, she remains unbowed by the frustrations of bureaucracy in her quixotic search for dignity.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on The Story of Qiu Ju (2021)Theatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishTo Live (Huo zhe) (1994) – Imprint Collection #71Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on To Live (2021)Interview with actress Gong LiTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishShanghai Triad (1995) – Imprint Collection #72Country boy Shuisheng is brought to 1930s Shanghai by his uncle who wants the boy to become a member of the powerful gang ruled by manipulative Tang. In fact, Shuisheng will serve Tang's capricious mistress Bijou, a nightclub singer whom the boss proclaimed “the Queen of Shanghai.” When the boy's uncle and the gang's several other members die during a rival gang's unsuccessful attempt on Tang's life, the latter retreats to a remote small island, taking both Bijou and Shuisheng with him and thinking of revenge.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentation from a new 2K scanFilm historian Tony Rayns on Shanghai Triad (2021)Theatrical TrailersAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 StereoSubtitles: EnglishCurse of the Golden Flower (2006) – Imprint Collection #73Set in the lavish and breathtakingly colorful world hidden from the eyes of mere mortals behind the walls of the Forbidden City, a tale of a royal family divided against itself builds to a mythic climax as lines are crossed, trust is betrayed, and family blood is spilled in the quest for redemption and revenge.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentationFilm historian Tony Rayns on Curse Of The Golden Flower (2021)From Daggers to Flowers – an interview with composer Shigeru Umebayashi (2021)Los Angeles Premiere FootageSecrets Within featuretteThe Emperor featuretteThe Empress featuretteB-Roll Behind-the-scenes footageTheatrical Trailer and TV SpotsAspect Ratio: 2.35:1Audio: Mandarin DTS HD 5.1 Surround / Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: EnglishComing Home (2014) – Imprint Collection #74Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labour camp as a political prisoner during the Cultural Revolution. He finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife no longer recognizes him.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p high-definition presentationFilm historian Tony Rayns on Coming Home (2021)Audio commentary by director Zhang Yimou in Mandarin with English subtitlesToronto Film Festival Q & AInterview with Gong LiMaking of Coming Home – featuretteTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio: 2.40:1Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround (Optional English Audio Descriptive)Subtitles: EnglishDue to unprecedented demand and COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, any online orders received after October 14th will ship in early November. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/imprint-companion/donations

In this episode, we discuss the history and how to grow fall's favorite flower, chrysanthemums. For full show notes go to www.drinkandfarm.com/171

Good evening, and welcome to our new podcast that is only about how incredible Gong Li is. This week we're talking about 2006's gorgeous Chinese epic The Curse of the Golden Flower, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Jay Chou, and obviously, Gong Li. So strap on your rollerblades and prepare yourselves mentally for a story where literally no one is happy and weird preteens are lurking around every corner. It's The Curse of the Golden Flower!

David Lorimer's guest today is Dr. Yvonne Kason MD, MEd, CCFP, FCFP, who is the President and Co-Founder of Spiritual Awakenings International, and is the Co-Leader and Co-Founder of Toronto Awakenings Sharing Group. She has had five Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), two in her childhood and three in her adult life, as well as multiple Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs). She is the Past-President of IANDS, the International Association for Near-Death Studies. Yvonne is a retired family physician and transpersonal MD-psychotherapist, previously on faculty at the University of Toronto, and an internationally renowned medical expert on NDEs and other STEs.  In 1990, Yvonne was the first Canadian medical doctor to specialize her medical practice in the research and counselling of patients with diverse types of STEs. She has 40 years of experience counselling STE Experiencers. She co-founded the Kundalini Research Network in 1990, and later co-founded the Spirituality in Health-Care Network in 2000. Dr. Kason is the person who first coined the phrase “Spiritually Transformative Experiences” or “STEs” in 1994. Dr. Kason has five published books, her most recent, Touched by the Light: Exploring Spiritually Transformative Experiences (2019).  Yvonne lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys “snowbirding” during the winter months, in Encinitas, CA. The Prayer of Saint Francis:Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me bring love.Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.Where there is discord, let me bring union.Where there is error, let me bring truth.Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.Where there is despair, let me bring hope.Where there is darkness, let me bring your light.Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.O Master, let me not seek as muchto be consoled as to console,to be understood as to understand,to be loved as to love,for it is in giving that one receives,it is in self-forgetting that one finds,it is in pardoning that one is pardoned,it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life. Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness. Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, which is the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.scientificandmedical.net galileocommission.orgbeyondthebrain.org Works and links mentioned:Touched by the Light: Exploring Spiritually Transformative Experiences. By Yvonne KasonThe awakening of Kundalini. By Gopi KrishnaLiving with Kundalini - The Autobiography of Gopi KrishnaAutobiography of the Yogi by Paramahansa YoganandaMysticism by Evelyn UnderhillThe Secret of the Golden Flower. Thomas ClearySpiritual Awakenings InternationalKundalini Research NetworkSpirituality in Health-Care Network Production: Martin RedfernArtwork: Amber HaasMusic: Life is a River, by Magnus Moone

This story is about a girl who's trying to find the golden flower. Find out what will happen in this story.

I read the commentary to the Secret of the Golden Flower. A translation of an ancient Chinese text about meditation and energy manipulation. Carl Jung gives a great insight into his philosophy and their understanding of the Chinese Philosophy. I will add 'complete' to the episode once finished. "It is a question of yea-saying to oneself, of taking one's self as the most serious of tasks, of being conscious of everything one does, and keeping it constantly before one's eyes in all its dubious aspects-truly a task that taxes us to the utmost." C.Jung from The commentary from The Secret of the Golden Flower. Like Sati Sampajanna in Buddhism. Clear comprehension of all life's activities. Free energy: the mind is our predictive engine, and the self: it's guide and technician. To be in the flow of the Tao - to not be the barrier to growth or impinge insights. 

In this episode:I discuss the importance of play and creativity in the practice of the symbolic life.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or  question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.Sources for quotes and more:"If play expires in itself without creating anything durable and vital, it is only play, but in the other case it is called creative work...." ~ C.G. Jung in Psychological Types in 'Collected Works, vol. 6.'Episode 25: Preparing to Work with Your Dreams“If the wrong person uses the right means, the right means work in the wrong way.” ~ C.G. Jung in Commentary on The Secret of the Golden Flower in 'Collected Works, vol. 13.'"A vivid awareness of infinite Being at the roots of our own limited being" ~ Thomas Merton in 'New Seeds of Contemplation.'“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” ~ C.G. Jung in The Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious in 'Collected Works, vol. 9i.'Proverbs 8:22 - 31 in The Revised English Bible.“Whoever finds me finds life.” ~ Proverbs 8:35 in The Revised English Bible.“Play is the free spirit of exploration, doing and being for its own joy.” ~ Stephen Nachmanovitch in 'Free Play: The Power of Improvisation in Life and the Arts.'“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” ~ C. G. Jung in 'Modern Man in Search of a Soul.'Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

 LISTENThis episode the OGs let art lift them out of dark times. Cubist? Dadaist? Surrealist? Join the OGs in their general befuddlement about art... but their joy in what they like. Also, OG Shawn is a Golden Flower. OG Eric's blue obsession. And... is Shawn Banksy?Join the conversation (and see our artifact album) on our Facebook: facebook.com/oldguyswholovethings and talk to us via email: oldguyswholovethings@gmail.comOLD GUYS T-SHIRTS: https://www.redbubble.com/people/oldguys/exploreOLD GUYS WATCH CLUB (YouTube playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_lfD1EhrKokbJiiyG9mYVI8gvBslswEvOLD GUYS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cChDIOuO6HfHo9QryZQKd?si=e3E0JXlxQSOx21T9gbwmjQFind Shawn online: http://www.gruegallery.com  and  https://www.shawndooleyart.com and http://www.dooleyfreelancedesign.comFind Eric online:  http://www.epschwartz.com (all music by Eric)

In this final episode of our journey, Satya begins by reading Jung’s Epilogue to the Red Book from 1959.  Satya and Carol discuss Scrutinies, what Sonu Shamdasani considers the third book of "The Red Book." They talk about the recent synchronistic publication of "The Black Books." Satya breaks down the history of Scrutinies and The Seven Sermons of the Dead. Satya explores Richard Wilhelm and the Secret of the Golden Flower, and Jung's emerging understanding of Alchemy. Carol shares the horoscope from this time and the shift from the 12th house to the 1st house astrologically. Jung is beginning to translate this journey into a psychology, rather than a religion. Carol and Satya read through Jung’s “Seven Sermons of the Dead” from 1916 and the strange experiences in Jung’s home, in which the Christian dead visit Jung’s home. They explore how Philemon has changed since “The Magician”. Satya concludes by returning to the beginning. Recorded October 25, 2020  Chapter: “Scrutinies.” THE END!

In today’s episode I have decided to do something rather different. I have chosen a mythic individual at the start of Chinese history, the Yellow Emperor, and have constructed a poem using the story of  his retreat to the Mountains of the West in search of enlightenment at the feet of the sage Guangchengzi. This is one of the earliest stories we have of the search for spiritual illumination and its impact not just on an individual but on the collective which was in deep discord. I believe such a story, myth, or archetype is right for our time. The literary sources for Taoist philosophy are taken from The Secret of the Golden Flower, a book of great importance to Jung. There are also references in the poem to the I Ching, the Book of Changes.

Reading and review of the Chinese classic as translated by Richard Wilhelm, with a CJ Jung introduction. Spoiler alert: the book is about tantric Taoist: sexual energy cultivation.

Let's learn about the Golden Flower! An amazing queen in her own right! Find out why I'd rather celebrate Anacaona day than Christopher Columbus Day as this intelligent woman deserves it!Please rate and subscribe! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Tune in every Tuesday to hear about a woman from history who is scandalous, obscure, and fabulous! Visuals for each episode are available on the Pinterest page. You can email me at scandalousobscureandfab@gmail.com. You can link to me at @scandalousobscureandfab or #scandalousobscureandfabulous

An introduction to the universal teachings on sexual transmutation, also known as alchemy or tantra. Explains the following (and more): The Golden Bowl of Buddha. The Ark of the Covenant Crossing the Jordan River. Jesus Turing Water into Wine at the Wedding. The Mystery of Dionysus and Bacchus. The Hermetic Seal, and why it is the necessary basis of Alchemy. Tantric Bodhichitta. How to Practice Sexual Transmutation as a couple or a single person. Many practical questions answered. Slides (PDF): https://gnosticteachings.org/download/beginning-here-and-now-introductory-lectures/869-sexual-transmutation-alchemy-tantra-pdf.html “The philosophy of Sexual Alchemy has its principles in the school of the Essenes, in the school of Alexandria, in the teachings of Pythagoras, in the mysteries of Egypt, Troy, Rome, Carthage, Eleusis, as well as in the wisdom of the Aztecs and Mayas, etc. The procedures of the science of Sexual Alchemy must be studied in the books of Paracelsus, Nicholas Flamel, Raymond Lully. We also find these procedures hidden within the veil of all symbols, in all the hieratic figures of ancient hieroglyphics of many ancient temples, as well as in the Greek and Egyptian myths.” - Samael Aun Weor, The Aquarian Message Additional reading: Frequently Asked Questions: https://gnosticteachings.org/faqs/sex.html Books The Perfect Matrimony https://gnosticteachings.org/books-by-samael-aun-weor/the-perfect-matrimony.html Kundalini Yoga: Mysteries of the Fire https://gnosticteachings.org/books-by-samael-aun-weor/kundalini-yoga-the-mysteries-of-the-fire.html The Mystery of the Golden Flower https://gnosticteachings.org/books-by-samael-aun-weor/the-mystery-of-the-golden-flower.html The Narrow Way https://gnosticteachings.org/books-by-samael-aun-weor/the-narrow-way.html Courses Alchemy https://gnosticteachings.org/courses/alchemy.html Evolution of Sex https://gnosticteachings.org/courses/evolution-of-sex.html Machinery of the Soul https://gnosticteachings.org/courses/machinery-of-the-soul.html

So much to share and so little time on this Earth! Squandering our window with Nuclear legacies is a travesty and must be stopped. We have to grasp that ethical evolution is essential for the quality of life of future generations. Enjoy these readings on longer cycles of human evolution.

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Phil and LeVar talk about the beautiful Netflix movie, Shadow, directed by Yimou Zhang, director and writer for Hero (2002), House of Flying Daggers (2004) and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006). The movie stars Chao Deng, Li Sun, Ryan Zheng. Listen in as the guy's talk of the shadowy strategic maneuverings of a General and a King as they plot their next move in the 3 Kingdoms era, not knowing that a shadow has plans of its own. What did you think of Shadow? Let us know: Show Details Song from our intro: Social Club Misfits - Screwed Up Kids (feat. Alex Faith, Dre Murray, K-Nuff & Juanlove) Outro: Transformers clip from 1980's cartoon series Voice Over: Lady Dee Email: TheAfterWatch@pm.me Tweeter: @after_watch. Instagram: theafterwatch

“In this world… It’s KILL or BE killed!” - Flowey, the Golden Flower. This episode is about the Undertale series made by Toby Fox. Kira and Kyle talk about the exciting world of the Underground and the world of monsters! Learn all about the conflict of monsters against humans! Listen to subjects ranging from love to violence to time travel! Please consider supporting us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gametheorem . We also have a website here: http://gametheorem.podbean.com . Intro and outro music originally composed by Zach Grill. If you want to cry, watch this Undertale video: https://tinyurl.com/y68etfdw  

In this episode, we spend most of the first half talking about our new morning and night-time routines, and the current benefits and difficulties we're experiencing from them. We then talk about Sapiens' last chapters which speak about the possible futures of our species and end it with a small debate on racism, does it still exist? PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 ALAA (videography) Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XzCA7g REFERENCES: • Seam Reaper Lookbook: http://bit.ly/2WzbMYr • "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari: https://amzn.to/2JF6HHb • What is Oil Pulling?: http://bit.ly/2EZ6D0G • "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey: https://amzn.to/2XwlGGp • One Punch Man Workout Routine: http://bit.ly/2MCwhPn • Bulletproof Coffee (Coffe with Butter): http://bit.ly/31miYWG • "The Secret of the Golden Flower" by Carl Jung: https://amzn.to/2X1z74w • Altered Carbon: http://bit.ly/2Z9peig • "Morphic Resonance" by Rupert Sheldrake: https://amzn.to/2Itacxn • Falcon Heavy Launch: http://bit.ly/31glLjY • Scarface: http://bit.ly/2EZCQoP • Living 4D wit Paul Chek: http://bit.ly/2WzbrVt • Definition of Racism: http://bit.ly/2WXfvyd *sponsored by The Dojo Club http://thedojoclub.com

We explore the connection between this ancient Taoist meditation text and the school of Carl Jung. Despite it being an esoteric text it contains a wonderful meditation guide and an entrance into the philosophy of the Far East. It has much to offer modern psychotherapy and those who seek healing in so far as it has a transpersonal dimension and takes seriously the proposition that spiritual practice is of great value in the healing of emotional wounds. If thou wouldst complete the diamond body without emanations, Diligently heat the roots of consciousness and life. Kindle Light in the blessed country ever close at hand, And, there hidden, let thy true self eternally dwell.                                                The Book of Consciousness and Life

The history, metaphysics, and spirtual position of this ancient Taoist text is described. It has an ancient Chinese style which is inherently mysterious, symbolic, and elusive yet it has within its pages a secret of spirtual transformation that is inherently facinating and has stood the test of time. The Tao (the Way) is that which exists through itself; it is the one essence; there is nothing above it; it is the one primal spirit. Essence and life cannot be seen but are contained in the light of heaven. This light is the Golden Flower, the true energy of the transcendent one which, if attained, brings life, if lost brings death. One may live in the energy and light but not see it as fish live in water but see it not.         "Silently thou fliest upward in the morning".   

Divinatory systems have been used for thousands of years as a source of help and direction to people wishing to resolve situations of personal uncertainty. Jung used the I Ching for 30 years before he met Richard Wilhelm and found confirmation of its usefulness in Wilhelm’s translation of The Secret of the Golden Flower. We explore the value of divination through the I Ching and the Tarot, and link this to the concept of a unified field that can facilitate a healing relationship with the Self. The dream: "I’m sitting on a concrete ledge. A few feet below is mud. A loved, beaded bracelet slips off into the mud and begins to sink. I know I cannot reach it. The feeling of anger and frustration toward myself and the situation distracts me for so long that when I regain clarity I realize it’s late, and I am far from home. I also become aware of a family of brown bears below, a mother and two cubs, father some distance away. The need to get away from the bears and find a safe place to sleep takes over. I look behind me into a beautiful, green grassy space and see a metal fenced off area about the size of a basketball court. A cage with no roof! I run to it for safety, whilst the bears meander calmly in the distance. Although they appear peaceful, I know that if parents’ protective instincts kick in then I’m in danger. I find the gate to the cage and let myself in, questioning if bears can climb the fence. I’m terrified they’ll see and hear me, so resist the urge to move fast. I quietly, slowly slide the lock on the gate across. Feeling safe and relieved, I look around for somewhere to lie down. It’s all very muddy, which surprisingly doesn’t faze me. I find a spot and lie down, settling into the soft mud, although when I roll over I see that I have lain down next to huge, twelve-foot-tall gorilla, which I initially think is a bear who is asleep but rolling over and toward me, about to land on me! My final thought before waking is if that rolls onto me I will never get away. How did I not notice it was there?" In selecting the topic for this podcast, we are pleased to acknowledge and, we hope fulfill, the request of a listener, Colin P.   Here's a link for The Matrix and Meaning of Character` And here's a link for the I Ching app.

For rewards and podcast extras, become a patron Erick Godsey is a psychology extraordinaire and self-spelunking mystic who hangs out at the intersection of Carl Jung and Robert Anton Wilson.  Erick shares insights from his shamanistic sessions Peru and a medically supervised dose of ego eradicating Ketamine. We also talk spiritual fake news, understanding and upgrading the self through myth, the power of symbols and oodles more! Catch his podcast, Metprogramming here. For a full write-up all and more mind melds THIRDEYEDROPS.com Give us a psychic smooch by leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes!

This version of the classic Taoist meditation known as the Golden Flower includes the secret lesser and greater circulations not normally practiced in the West. Dennis William Hauck guides the listener through both lesser circulations Above (upper Tan Tien cauldron) and Below (lower Tan Tien cauldron), and then proceeds to the traditional greater circulation along the Functional channel. This powerful recording guides the listener from the initial charging of the upper and lower cauldrons to the final secret process in the middle Tan Tien cauldron of the Heart. 

I talk with Lady Cao Feng and Adam about Zhang Yimou's Curse of the Golden Flower.  Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction. Support us on Patreon 

In 1474, Queen Anacaona was born in Yaguana, which is now modern day Leogane, Haiti. Yaguana was the capital of Xaragua, a heavily populated kingdom which was also very prosperous. Anacaona means “Golden Flower” in the native Taino language; she was the younger sister of the king of the Xaraguas’, Behechio. In 1494 Christopher Columbus visited the Xaragua kingdom for trade and was met by Anacaona and the king. Anacaona was seen as an equal negotiator with the king. She and her brother were [...]

John F Simon Jr. is a multimedia artist and software art pioneer who work and installations are found in the permanent collections of The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others. In 2011, he collaborated with Icelandic singer Bjork to write an app for her album, Biophilia. Simon's newest publication, Drawing Your Own Path: 33 Practices at the Crossroads of Art and Meditation, is out now by Parallax Press. Simon grew up in central Louisiana and currently lives and works in Sugar Loaf, New York. Topics Discussed in this Episode:  Creative ruts leading to personal creative breakthroughs His experiences going to Brown and SVA How he started to experiment with digital imaging Communal VR and AR spaces "Snowcrash", a book by Neal Stephenson Classic panopticons His research into AI The "no-self" experience Discussing the idea behind his book "Drawing Your Own Path" Understanding and dissecting meditation "Secret of the Golden Flower" (book) Mindfulness being executed when the verbal and non-verbal parts of the brain sync up The personal narrative Bruce Lee Creating your own reality www.artistdecoded.com www.instagram.com/artistdecoded www.twitter.com/yoshinostudios

BT recites the next bit of The Secret of the Golden Flower, then interviews Kess Frey regarding Chi Gong, The Five Dhyani Buddhas, Red Tara, and Yeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibetan Buddhism.

I review a Terra-Cotta Warrior (also called Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior), Directed by Ching Sui-tung (Tony Ching). It stars Gong Li (Farewell My Concubine and Curse of teh Golden Flower) and Zhang Yimou (the director of Hero and House of Flying Daggers).  Here is a trailer of Terra-Cotta Warrior: HERE Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.  

Since working within the Australian film community in 1994, Robert has completed feature films soundtracks for some of the worlds most influential directors, such as John Woo on Red Cliff, Stephen Chow on Kung Fu Hustle and CJ7, Yimou Zhang on The Road Home, Hero, Curse of the Golden Flower, and The Flowers of War, and Wong Kar Wai on Ashes of Time, The Grandmaster, and the upcoming See You Tomorrow. Robert's other feature film credits over the years, include: Sleeping Beauty, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, The Loved Ones, and Animal Kingdom and The Rover for David Michod. Most recently, Robert has worked on the acclaimed features Hacksaw Ridge and Lion, as well as the upcoming feature Berlin Syndrome.

Curse of the Golden Flower is a gorgeous, majestic film. This is an Eric and Drew episode, recorded back in the two-host days: December 22, 2015 to be exact. Luckily we had this one “in the can” for times when life interrupted the recording process. References: Faerie Tale Theatre: The Nightengale File length 46:23 File Size 42.5 MB Subscribe to us on iTunes Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at www.notinacreepyway.com

BT reads a bit more of The Fama for The REAL Rosenkreuz Orden segment, recites the next bit of The Secret of the Golden Flower, then he and Joe Shantz discuss Witchcraft with Frater Barrabbas.

BT recites the beginning of The Secret of the Golden Flower for a new segment of the same name, then discusses Christian cults, Pagan cults and covens, cult-deprogramming with psychedelics, and divination with Highland Park local Solis Invictus AKA Solis Occultus.

 In honor of Women's History Month William Loren Katz will discuss warrior women like Colonel Carmen Robles from two of his 40 of  historical books! "Colonel Carmen Amelia Robles, an Afro-Mexican Woman Leader in the Mexican Revolution"!   Mexico provided a safe haven for black Freedom Seekers. Mexicans fought to prevent the spread of slavery in what is currently known as Texas. Anacana one of the first daring Indigenous leaders to mobilize her Tiano people against the European invasion of 1492 was a young woman poet known as Anacoana or "Golden Flower". As Spain's invaders tore her society apart, killed her relatives, and enslaved her people, Golden Flower rose to command the Tiano resistance. Her forces grew in strength and numbers when she united with the Africans who successfully resisted Spanish captivity.      Golden Flower was finally captured, and when she refused to assist the foreign invaders, she was executed. Anacoana rem

Eye-popping opulence fills every frame of masterful director Zhang Yimou's tragic melodrama.  A Chinese emperor and his wife preside over a dysfunctional royal family that includes incest, poisoning and spontaneous acts of suicide.  Chow-Yun Fat and Gong Li play the esteemed leaders, whose rocky marriage is only the first in a series of grave and unfortunate circumstances.  The costumes are Oscar-nominated, the set design is full of dazzling hyper-real colors, so much so that you wish the self-obsessed players in this tragedy would stop and notice how damn lovely the palace they live in is.  New guest host, Stuart requested this film and joins the discussion, which blossoms like a yellow chrysanthemum, petals unfurling in the sun.  I just made that up! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

http://thesyncbook.com/42minutes#ep133 04.22.14 Episode 133: Lea Metzler Das Sync Buch - German translation of The Sync Book Topics: Circle Takes The Square, Sync, Translation, Faust, Poetry, I Ching, Secret of the Golden Flower, Jung & Crowley, Rainbow Alphabet, Mercury, Language, Communication, Telepathy, Shakespeare & the Bible.