Podcast appearances and mentions of rick archer

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageRick Archer is the host of the popular interview series "Buddha at the Gas Pump" (BatGap), where he engages in conversations with spiritual teachers, authors, and practitioners from various traditions. Through his interviews, Rick explores the diverse experiences and teachings related to spiritual awakening and consciousness. His interest in spirituality extends back to his own early experiences and practices, which have informed his empathetic and insightful approach to interviewing. Rick's dedication to sharing these dialogues aims to support and inspire others on their spiritual journeys.In today's episode, the interviewer is interviewed. Rick shares his story, experiences with guests, some unusual awakening events. We discussed the transformative journey of spiritual awakening, addressing the beauty and challenges involved. Key themes include the importance of discernment in distinguishing genuine spiritual experiences from illusions and identifying trustworthy teachers amidst potential ego traps and ethical pitfalls. The discussion highlights the value of meditation and personal practice for deepening one's inner growth while cautioning against superficial or misguided spiritual paths. Ethical integrity and humility are emphasized as vital for those guiding others, and AI is explored as a new tool for supporting seekers with compassion-based chatbots. Ultimately, perseverance, discernment, and alignment with authentic teachings are advised for those on the spiritual path.https://batgap.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/BuddhaAtTheGasPumpIf you want to work with me, send me an email through my website which is http://www.IlonaCiunaite.com If you need assistance with your inquiry, come to Liberation Unleashed, where you can register for a free account and receive a volunteer guide free of charge. Liberation UnleashedHttp://www.liberationunleashed.commy Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/markedeternalLiberation Unleashed book on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Liberation-Unleashed-Breaking-Illusion-Separate/#awakeningnow #ilonaciunaite #howtodoselfinquiry #selfinquiryquestions #liberationunleashed #seeingthroughselfillusionInfo about free monthly meetings on Zoom http://ilonaciunaite.com/events/Podcast https://awakeningnow.buzzsprout.comMusic by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

  The Physics of Miraculous Healing with Joseph Selbie Joseph Selbie is the author of paradigm-changing The Physics of Miraculous Healing. He is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the timeless experience-based discoveries of the mystics. He is also the author of The Physics of God, a unification of science and religion; Break Through the Limits of the Brain, neuroscientific support for spiritual experience; and The Yugas, a factual look at India's tradition of cyclical history. Joseph has presented at many conferences and has appeared on numerous programs including: The Chopra Well with Deepak Chopra, Coast to Coast with George Noory, Gaia's Open Minds with Regina Meredith, and Buddha at the Gas Pump with Rick Archer. He was nominated Trailblazer of the Decade by Om Times Magazine and appears with Elizabeth Rohm in the 2014 docudrama, Finding Happiness. To learn more visit: www.josephselbie.com *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html To view the photography of Robert at: http://rpsharpe.com/

 Since we have a gap in the schedule I thought I'd put up a recent video of Yvonne Kason of Spiritual Awakenings International (SAI) interviewing me. SAI is a non-profit worldwide network of individuals and groups who are interested in collaborating to raise awareness, network, and share personal experience relating to diverse types of Spiritually Transformative Experiences, to raise global spiritual awareness. From the description on their YouTube channel: "A Conversation with Rick Archer of Buddha at the Gas Pump" was presented to Spiritual Awakenings International on May 18, 2024. Rick Archer shares his personal spiritual journey from childhood, through the turbulent 1960's, his introduction to Transcendental Meditation, to the launch of his popular podcast on spirituality, Buddha at the Gas Pump. Rick shares his spiritual awakening story, starting with his complicated family life, learning to meditate in 1968, and his years as a Transcendental Meditation teacher. He describes his inspiration and motivation to start Buddha at the Gas Pump in 2009. He also shares insights and experiences he's had while doing this now very popular spiritually focused podcast. Rick also talks about the importance of ethical behavior for spiritual leaders and the Association for Spiritual Integrity, which he helped found. Also, I was interviewed a few months ago by Amertat Cohn of Sunseed. He split it into three parts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Also see Interview recorded May 18, 2024

Rick Archer is a founding partner at Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design and served as Overland's CEO from 2016 to 2023. He is an active leader in community initiatives around the globe, with a focus on education, sustainability, social equity and design that inspires human flourishing. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, he talks about what he learned from his time at the American Academy in Rome, what he learned about leadership from his time as CEO of Overland, and what he believes is the bedrock of any organization.

In this episode of the Next Level Healing Podcast, Dr. Tara Perry welcomes Rick Archer, the creator and host of the interview show Buddha at the Gas Pump. With over 700 interviews with spiritually awakening individuals, Rick has reached a wide audience and helped people up-level their spiritual lives. He shares his background in Transcendental Meditation and his journey toward becoming more eclectic and independent in his perspective. Tune in to learn more about Rick's experiences and insights on spirituality.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

As longtime teachers and practitioners, and as co-founders of the Association for Spiritual Integrity, Jac O'Keeffe and Rick Archer have seen the good, bad, and ugly of contemporary spirituality. Here they dive into the need to promote ethical standards among spiritual teachers and ways to help seekers and students guard against spiritual abuse. Find out more about the Association for Spiritual Integrity Connect with Jac O'Keefe Ric Archer and Buddha at the Gas Pump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In this episode, we have an inspiring and heart-opening exchange with Rick Archer, the extraordinarily spiritually awakened Creator / Host of the spiritual interview show, Buddha at the Gas Pump.  Since the Fall of 2009, he has interviewed over 640 “spiritually awakening” people, from the well-known to the unknown, from a variety of backgrounds and traditions. In this fascinating and engaging exchange, we travel the spectrum from an authentic deep dive into devotion into a highly heartfelt embrace of enlightenment.  We go from American gothic to mystic topicsWe find our destinies are very much guided by unseen forces…We learn how to abide in a space of seeing the world through God's eyes We are reminded that Every day is life and to not pass over the present for some glorious futureWe learn the blessing of being supported and the blessing of being thwartedRick shares that a true warrior has time only for their impeccabilityHe expresses that it is better to die doing the right thing than it is to live doing the wrong thingWe see how there are as many perspectives on existence as there are peopleWe discover what question Rick Archer would ask Jesus Listen to find out if YOU have the winning lottery ticket.  Laugh, sing and feel the beat go on as we sync up with the rhythm of existenceWe learn the value of who we are more fundamentallyWe are inspired to stay curious and fascinated about the mysteries of life and consciousness"Whatever you think, it's more than that." - The Incredible String BandPersonal Websitehttps://batgap.comSocial Media linkhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BatgapSocial Media linkhttps://www.facebook.com/BuddhaAtTheGasPump/Social Media linkhttps://www.instagram.com/archer.rick/  -----Support Caravan of the HeartMore about Caravan of the HeartA podcast...a blisscast, a variety show for the soul by Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Aim Me Smiley & Renee Ananda, a touring folk music duo, inspirational speakers, retreat leaders, and advocates for this planet and its people.On this podcast, we have heart-to-heart conversations around freeing our dreams and amplifying love in all things. Enjoy an exhilarating mélange of exchanges where the arts meet awareness to champion and elevate the love of yourself, others, and the Earth.Join this caravan of seekers sharing what they find that empowers love in every part of the journey. Summon a revolution of Love through devotion, purpose, creation, Earth care, and community."Come, come, whoever you are. This is not a caravan of despair."  RumiLove is Spoken HereSupport the show

Theresa launches a brand new season of White Shores with the master of spiritual interviews himself, Rick Archer of Buddha at the Gas Pump (BATGAP) fame.To find out more about Rick and BATGAP visit:BuddhaAtTheGasPump on You Tube or their website:www.batgap.comTo find out more about Theresa's bestselling dream, intuition, afterlife, astrology and mystical titles and mission, visit:Www.theresacheung.comhttp://linktr.ee/theresacheungYou can contact Theresa via @thetheresacheung on Instagram and her author pages on Facebook and Twitter and you can email her directly at: angeltalk710@aol.comThank you to Cluain Ri for the blissful episode music.White Shores is produced by Matthew Cooper

This is the audio of my censored "Buddha at the Gas Pump" interview from 2015. And here is a link to the blog post of mine, Misconceptions about enlightenment or “waking up” that Rick Archer and I discuss in the interview: https://pureactivity.net/misconceptions-enlightenment-waking/ For all The Human Unleashed project's health and lifestyle content: thehumanunleashed.com Music courtesy of Linda Campbell – “Mercury in Your Veins” from her “My Geography” album. Hear more, including some of Phil's drumming at: soundcloud.com/linda-campbell-798541920 Cheers! – Phil

People everywhere are shifting to an awakened state of consciousness. Rick Archer, host of Buddha at the Gas Pump, will share what he has learned in conversation with more than 600 spiritually awakened people.

We're turning one year old! This special episode features some highlights from some of our favorite episodes the past year. Whether you're joining us for the first time or you've been with us since the launch of the podcast, we're grateful you're here. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we pray you are encouraged with each episode that releases. Heal Website: https://www.thehealministry.com/ Tera IG: @terabradham Episodes featured in this podcast: Ep. 4 Irma Cantu: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-irma-cantu-losing-a-child-to-spinal-muscular-atrophy/id1503052916?i=1000470648666 Ep. 7 Dan Meers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-dan-meers-when-an-nfl-mascot-learns-wolves-cant-fly/id1503052916?i=1000472074726 Ep. 9 Madison Cawthorn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-madison-cawthorn-running-for-congress-after-one/id1503052916?i=1000473530090 Ep. 10 Paul Butler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-paul-butler-from-missionary-to-bone-cancer/id1503052916?i=1000474242023 Ep. 21 Haven Faith Shepherd: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-haven-faith-shepherd-no-legs-no-problem/id1503052916?i=1000486959763 Ep. 22 Kaylene Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-kaylene-baker-on-god-in-suck-bad-day-in-life/id1503052916?i=1000487661385 Ep. 27 Elijah Scheidler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-elijah-scheidler-why-does-god-allow-pain-to-take/id1503052916?i=1000491968317 Ep. 32 Shadrick Bell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-32-shadrick-bell-rollercoaster-of-diagnoses/id1503052916?i=1000499907220 Ep. 35 Rick Archer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-rick-archer-miracles-medicine/id1503052916?i=1000504283317 Ep. 40 Carley & Mark Denboer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-40-carley-mark-denboer-valentines-suicide-prevention/id1503052916?i=1000509096122 Ep. 41 Tchofor Dick Nchang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-41-tchofor-dick-nchang-supercharged-from-sickle-cell/id1503052916?i=1000510159438

In this conversation Steve Watts, actor, musician, father, teacher sheds all these roles to share his experience of how the work of Ekhart Tolle has helped him heal from pain and create joy in his life. The podcast Steve mentioned is Rick Archer's 'Buddha At The Gas Pump'. https://www.youtube.com/user/BuddhaAtTheGasPump Steve says; 'I have been inspired by every moment of the hundreds of hours I have devoted to listening to Eckhart so it's hard to choose one clip but this link is to an Eckhart retreat from a profound and memorable series of sessions known the the Omega sessions, in 2001, (just a couple of weeks after 9/11). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8wl-pSfMdY&t=12s And this link is to ‘Eckhart Tolle Now', his website where all of his teachings can be found. Membership is quite expensive but there's a free 10 day trial offer. https://www.eckharttollenow.com/v4/member/dashboard/ To find out more about my writing, coaching and training: https://www.julieleoni.com/

In this episode, architect Rick Archer joins us to talk about the different kinds of pain and healing he has experienced in his life. We talk about a miraculous healing he experienced that lasted over 20 years, then the ensuing back surgery that came about when the pain returned. We also talk about a gym accident he had that left him with over 100 doctor appointments and reconstructive procedures to his face. Amidst it all we question what pain is with God, what it is without Him, and what our journeys look like with Him through it all. Contact Rick: Tera IG: @terabradham

Podcast: Buddha at the Gas Pump (LS 55 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: 577. Rick Hanson, 2nd InterviewPub date: 2020-11-25This interview was recorded on October 9, 2020, as part of an online conference on "Living and Dying" offered by the Science and Nonduality Conference. The conference has finished, but you may sign up to access all of its content. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His free weekly newsletter has 180,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. His books have been published in 29 languages with 900,000 copies in English alone and include: Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time Mother Nurture: A Mother's Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships He's lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. He loves wilderness and taking a break from emails. Website: rickhanson.net Additional books and other media: Stress-Proof Your Brain Meditations to Change Your Brain The Enlightened Brain Meditations for Happiness Self-Directed Brain Change Letting Go: A Key to Lasting Happiness Steadying Your Mind Awaken Your Brain Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. First BatGap interview with Rick Hanson. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Rick Archer, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Join Rupert Spira and Swami Sarvapriyananda in a lively and insightful discussion of the non-dual perspective on a wide range of topics, such as happiness, God, the science of the mind and enlightenment.  Moderation for this conversation was provided by Rick Archer of Buddha at the Gas Pump.

Podcast: Buddha at the Gas Pump (LS 55 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: 574. Asil ToksalPub date: 2020-11-02Asil Toksal is an Austrian-born channel. His work includes group energy alignment sessions and the channeling of celestial guides, as well as working on the energetic alignment of sacred sites around the world. The goal of this work is to assist in the evolution of consciousness in humanity. He has traveled widely to do this work, throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. For the past eighteen years, Asil has been deeply committed to a spiritual path while also training in a variety of different energy healing modalities. He has worked with many masters and lineage holders of various traditions in South America, North America, and China. In his earlier years, he also served as a CEO and corporate executive in software, marketing, and communications. Five years ago, during a moment of deep spiritual experience, Asil connected for the first time to the channeled angelic guides and energies that he works with today. He was offered the opportunity to work closely with these guides, but he was asked to make the choice to let go of the prior traditions, rituals, and healing methods he had learned. After making this choice, the guides assisted him through an intensive spiritual and energetic transformation process. This created a connection that allowed him to begin to receive and transmit energy, as well as spoken wisdom from these angelic and celestial realms. This connection forms the basis of his work. He lives in Marin County, Northern California. In 2019, to support his work, he created the not-for-profit 501(c)3, Ascension One Collective, Inc. To learn more about Asil and his work, as well as find an up-to-date schedule of events, videos, transcripts, and more, please visit: Website: asiltoksal.com YouTube Channel Facebook Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded October 31, 2020 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Rick Archer, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Chad shares the disastrous story of what happens when you let a socially inept homeschooled kid out of his cage. Then he dives into his third unbelievable interview with Rick Archer. Rick takes us behind the scenes of the wealthy elite. Along the way, you’ll learn about an assassin turned school teacher. You’ll meet the most […]

Chad shares one of his worst pickup lines. Then he interviews Rick Archer a second time, continuing the saga of Rick’s adventures. Rick shares how he became a school leper, why he came within a hair’s breath of killing a boy, and how a massive pile of strawberries saved him from becoming a sociopathic criminal. […]

Chad shares a story involving a bizarre wedding ritual. Then he interviews the most interesting man you’ve never heard of… Rick Archer. Rick went from being an awkward, one-eyed loser who lived in poverty to the founder of the most popular dance studio in the country. And he did it through a series of lucky […]

Kennst du Menschen, die eine natürliche Ruhe ausstrahlen, sodass du selber entspannter wirst in ihrer Nähe? Oder Menschen, die so begeistert sind von ihrem Tun, dass du automatisch mitmachen willst? Faszinierend, oder? Es ist aber kein Hexenwerk, so zu werden: Du kannst das trainieren. Und dadurch nicht nur für dein Umfeld eine Quelle der Inspiration werden, sondern selbst eine entspannteres und besseres Leben zu führen. In dieser Folge zeige ich die ersten 3 Schritte, mit denen du eine Oase der Ruhe, der Freude und des Wandelbewusstseins wirst für dein Umfeld. Link für meinen einzigen Kurs 2020: https://www.tobiasmaerz.de/erfolgreich-sinnvoll-selbststaendig Angesprochene Links für Inspiration: Daniel Schmachtenberger über Evolution und den bevorstehenden Wandel: https://youtu.be/nQRzxEobWco (Video, 30min) Charles Eisenstein zum gesellschaftlichen Wandel und was uns bevorsteht, interviewt von Rick Archer: https://batgap.com/charles-eisenstein/ (Audio, 2:10h) Jack Kornfield, einer der ersten westlichen Meditationslehrer seit den 70ern/80ern, interviewt von Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/2018/03/05/jack-kornfield/ (2:56h)   ---- Youtube-Kanal: Erfüllung in Beruf und Leben – Kurzvideos ab Juli 2019

Opening points: People get polarized in different perspectives. The more they focus exclusively on their perspective, the more justification for it they find. Learning to appreciate paradox; accommodating different viewpoints within a broader perspective. Enlightenment as Totality. Only Totality can … Continue reading →

The spiritual path is rich with paradox. Take, for example, the assertion that we are already enlightened and the instruction that spiritual practice is necessary. Is it possible to contain seemingly contradictory viewpoints within a larger context? Join Yogacharya O'Brian and her guest Rick Archer, host of Buddha at the Gas Pump, as they discuss these and other spiritual questions.

Charles joins Rick Archer on BATGAP on March 31, 2017. Here is the description on Rick's show: Charles Eisenstein is a speaker and writer focusing on themes of human culture and identity. He is the author of several books, most recently Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible. His background includes a degree in mathematics and philosophy from Yale, a decade in Taiwan as a translator, and stints as a college instructor, a yoga teacher, and a construction worker. He currently writes and speaks full-time.

Rick Archer has been doing interviews of spiritually awakening people for ten years, having interviewed some of the most well known gurus in history. In this episode we hear the story behind how the BATGAP podcast, which has over a quarter million downloads per month) came to be and how it became as successful as it is. In this episode, Rick shares his own thoughts on spirituality and enlightenment, and reveals who his favorite guest was.

Rick Archer, Jac O'Keeffe, Craig Holliday, and Caverly Morgan Questioning whether higher consciousness and ethical behavior are tightly correlated. The founding of the Association for Spiritual Integrity (formerly the Association of Professional Spiritual Teachers). The attempt to formulate a code of ethics that might apply universally in the contemporary spiritual community and enliven an understanding of what may or may not be appropriate, giving students greater confidence in their own discernment and discrimination. Ancient traditions held the teacher beyond reproach and students surrendered their own will. This may have worked in monastic settings but generally does not work today. Preventative support so we're not busy doing cleanup. Power hierarchies should not be an essential part of spiritual development and can lead to abuses. Spiritual awakening does not necessarily qualify a person to offer advice on relationships, finances, etc. Ethical training of some sort is integral to most honored traditions. The issue of sexism and patriarchy in spiritual organizations. Entering the teaching profession prematurely. All too often, when teachers are challenged on their behavior, they ignore the challenger or become defensive. How do we offer the possibility for redemption and atonement? Moving away from a culture of competition to one of cooperation. The importance of humility. The importance of teachers not identifying with their role and thinking that students' devotion is about them. South Africa's “Truth and Reconciliation” as a model. Discussion of this panel in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this discussion Recorded October 27, 2018 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Disconnect Between Higher States of Consciousness and Ethical Behavior 00:02:15 - Developing a Universal Code of Ethics 00:04:11 - Creating Ethical Standards for Spiritual Teachers 00:06:04 - The Purpose of Spirituality 00:08:05 - Redesigning the Future of Spirituality 00:10:46 - Healing and Support 00:12:55 - Education and Growth as a Community 00:14:36 - The Importance of Addressing Abusive Power 00:17:01 - Opening up to Questions and Collaboration 00:19:03 - The Usefulness of CPE for Spiritual Teachers 00:20:34 - The Importance of Boundaries and Power Dynamics in Communities 00:22:31 - The Importance of Ethical Development in Spiritual Practice 00:25:03 - The Healing Power of Community 00:27:06 - Cedar Barstow: The Right Use of Power in Spirituality 00:29:03 - Equal Gender Representation 00:31:41 - The prevalence of gender imbalance and abuse in the community 00:34:07 - Moving beyond collective conditioning 00:36:31 - The Perpetual Debate on Relationships and Ethics 00:38:41 - The Spiritual Aspect of Trauma 00:40:39 - The Deep Desire Within 00:42:28 - Empowering Students and Demanding Accountability 00:43:57 - Premature Immaculation 00:46:21 - Challenging Ethics in the Spiritual Community 00:48:01 - Addressing Apologies, Making Amends, and Atonement 00:50:14 - Creating a Culture of Accountability 00:52:14 - Moving towards a culture of cooperation 00:53:57 - The Importance of Humility in Learning 00:55:25 - The Importance of a Deeper Student-Teacher Relationship 00:57:34 - Abuse of Power in Teaching and Learning 00:59:10 - Mutual Healing and Reconciliation 01:01:34 - The Birth of Something Helpful

In this episode we talk to Rick Archer of "Buddha at the Gas Pump" about the advantages and ethical pitfalls of gurus and spiritual teachers.

This video contains my Question and Answer session at the 2018 Science and Nonduality conference. and also an interview of me by Shakti Caterina Maggi, an Italian spiritual teacher who used to be a journalist. My SAND Q&A includes the … Continue reading →

Presentation at the Science and Nonduality Conference. Many well-known spiritual teachers and gurus have been accused, credibly, of sexual, financial, and behavioral abuse. This, although their own spiritual attainment has arguably appeared significant, and their teachings beneficial. As a result, … Continue reading →

I was hesitant to put this up because there’s more than enough of me on this site, but a few kind friends encouraged me to, so here it is. I gave this talk at the Open Circle Center in Berkeley, … Continue reading →

Rick Archer interviews Susanne Marie on Buddha at the Gas Pump. In Susanne Marie’s first interview, she describes how oneness was already known as a child, and how this awareness slowly and painfully ebbed away resulting in a seeker being born and the story of how this was eventually seen …

Science and Spirituality: Potential Allies in Discovering Truth My talk was accompanied by a multimedia presentation, which has been edited into this video. There were technical issues: the official camera wasn’t there, so a friend recorded this on her camcorder … Continue reading →

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Rick was trained as a Transcendental Meditation teacher by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1970, and served in that capacity for 25 years, teaching TM to hundreds of people, lecturing around the world, helping to train teachers, and serving in other capacities. He created Buddha at the Gas Pump in 2009 and has since interviewed over 300 “spiritually awakening” people, from a variety of backgrounds and traditions. We spoke mainly about what he’s learned in the five years he’s been conducting those fascinating and highly popular interviews.

It's all about awakening. Rick now has a collection of over 230 enlightening personal interviews with what he calls 'ordinary' spiritually awakening people. Buddha at the Gas Pump is his online filling station for inspiring stories that can motivate and empower you. Sometimes tragic, surprising and unexplainable, often gradual, delicate and subtle, each experience of enlightenment is unique. David and Rick will explore what is Rick's own experience of those he has interviewed, and how his contribution can help us attain that awakened state.

Fax and Sharon Gilbert were among my first guests on BatGap (interview here). Recently, Fax has been interviewing a few people in Fairfield, Iowa under the auspices of Fairfield’s Trillum Awakening group. In this interview, I neglected to adequately express … Continue reading →

PANEL: The Three Simultaneously True Levels of Nondual Reality; Don't Mistake Understanding for Realization, Don't Mistake Realization for Liberation. Most humans view their situation in a conventional, non-mystical way, treating whatever happens as concretely real, and to be judged as "good" and "bad," etc. By contrast, a growing number of non-dual teachers and students espouse the view that whatever happens is "the perfect manifestation of Divine Will," or that "nothing is really happening or ever happened." Yet our situation is not so one-dimensional as these positions would hold, and an expansive, truly liberated way of talking about Reality will involve more dimensions. A three-fold model of nondual Reality will be discussed which many have found quite helpful in accounting for all levels of our experience. Reports of spiritual awakenings, once rare, have become commonplace. Modern seekers often find an intuitive understanding of the ultimate non-dual reality or the illusory nature of the world to be so liberating that they conclude they have reached the goal, and that seeking should be renounced. Ancient traditions caution that such an understanding may be merely a preliminary stage of development. Moreover, an experiential realization, beyond the merely conceptual, may feel so complete that one might conclude that "This is it". Some insist that once the non-dual nature of the Self is realized, one has arrived, and it is meaningless to speak of further degrees of growth or levels of realization. Others hold that Self-realization is an important milestone, but that spiritual development never ends. Can we reconcile the injunction to live in the present moment with the understanding that there is much development yet to undergo? Are there criteria by which Enlightenment can be measured or certified? John Hagelin, Ph.D., is a world-renowned quantum physicist, educator, public policy expert, and leading proponent of peace. Dr. Hagelin received his A.B. summa cum laude from Dartmouth College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University and conducted pioneering research at CERN (the European Center for Particle Physics) and SLAC (the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center). His scientific contributions in the fields of electroweak unification, grand unification, super-symmetry, and cosmology include some of the most cited references in the physical sciences. He is also responsible for the development of a highly successful Grand Unified Field Theory based on the Superstring. But Dr. Hagelin is unique among scientists in being the first to apply this most advanced knowledge for the practical benefit of humankind. He has pioneered the use of Unified Field-based technologies proven to reduce crime, violence, terrorism, and war and to promote peace throughout society—technologies derived from the ancient Vedic science of consciousness. hagelin.org Maharishi International University David Lynch Foundation BatGap interview with Dr. Hagelin Igor Kufayev Website: igorkufayev.com Wikipedia page Other BatGap events with Igor Kufayev: Igor Kufayev with David Loy Igor Kufayev with Jac O’Keeffe, and Francis Bennett Igor Kufayev, in Panel Discussion on Kashmir Shaivism Mark McCooey is a businessman and has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over 30 years. He and his family live in Vancouver, Canada. Recorded at the Science and Nonduality Conference, 10/28/2012, San Rafael, California. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Rick is host of this show. Alex Tsakiris, host of Skeptiko, is a successful entrepreneur turned science podcaster. In 2007 he founded Skeptiko, which has become the #1 podcast covering the science of human consciousness. Alex has appeared on syndicated radio talk shows both in the US and the UK and is well-known within the parapsychology and near-death experience and parapsychology research communities. The Skeptiko Agenda Follow the data… wherever is leads. Explore the possibility that the dominant scientific paradigm (i.e., materialism) might be at a tipping point. Engage the top thinkers in pointed discussions about the questions that matter most. Interview conducted 3/16/2013 Transcript of this interview. Other BatGap interviews of Rick: Rick Archer, Interviewed by Richard Miller Rick Archer, Interviewed by Fax Gilbert Rick Archer, talk at SAND ’15 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

An interview with the man behind the batgap podcast named Rick Archer

In this interview, Troy of Is (student) and the Signposter (Teacher) engage in an intense dialogical-inquiry with Rick Archer that reveals some essential understandings which construct a foundation for awakening from the hypnotic trance, programmed into the human organism by the cultural-social enterprise. Such an inquiry is related to radical-deconstruction whereby Truth and Reality are revealed when all obstructions and encumbrances (sensory-perceptual, conceptual-linguistic constructions) are extinguished or completely seen-through by means of a total expenditure of energy in sincere dialogue. Any cultural-social enterprise consists of a population of people who have taken on many of the overlapping conceptual-linguistic models or maps of 'reality' of which any cultural-social enterprise consists. The Signposter refers to such people as cultural-social agents since they have identified themselves with the assumptions, belief systems, value systems, conclusions, etc., from which a cultural-social enterprise has been constructed and organized as an interrelated system of concepts which make up the content of consciousness. Some examples of a cultural-social enterprise are the various countries, nations, states, cities, particular organizations (corporations, institutions, etc.), tribal communities, and so on which presently exist in the world. When 'the Only' is referred to in this interview, such a term represents God, the Tao, Brahman, Buddha-Nature, or any other name that traditionally has been used to represent the One and Only, undivided, unbounded, unfathomable, and unlimited Great Mystery which is the only Reality there is. If anyone has any questions for Troy of Is or the Signposter and would like to engage in this never-ending process of inquiry and awakening they have various options: They can e-mail questions to troyofis@gmail.com. Visit Troy of-Is' Facebook page. Add Troy of Is to Skype (username: troy.ofis) and engage in free Skype video/audio calls. Comment on You-tube video's containing other interviews with the Signposter and Troy of Is at:  https://www.youtube.com/user/TroyofIs. The Signposter's book: The Delusion of Being Human Interview recorded 7/28/2012 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Paul has been involved with the recovery community since 1988 and has been leading workshops and holding talks for 18 years. He has been assisting those with addiction problems for many years. The 12-step program has some very potent ‘pointers', which have assisted a few to go beyond the 12 steps. Paul is unwavering in his teaching. His very direct, uncompromising pointing doesn't provide a refuge for entrenched conditioning and the sense of separateness, no matter how convincing that experience may be. "Whatever arises in my mind, I don't let it vouch for me."  "Any form of looking that focuses on an object misses the opportunity to directly be the seeing, and not be identified with the object." Paul's site: ZenBitchSlap. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded 3/26/2011 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Hedderman 00:03:18 - The Essence of Awakening 00:05:13 - The cat knocking over the light and the value of interpretation 00:07:31 - The false interpretation of a self 00:10:00 - The Bogusness of Self 00:12:23 - The concept of selfing explained 00:14:30 - Language and the Reflective Mind 00:17:12 - Freedom from the Bondage of Being a Self 00:19:43 - A Conversation on Repetition and Learning 00:22:15 - Childhood Innocence and Ant Wars 00:24:33 - Finding Relief in Alcohol and Drugs 00:26:50 - The Book of Recovery: A Spiritual Program 00:28:49 - The Identification as Self 00:31:34 - Living in "having found" 00:34:13 - The Flow of Juice 00:36:22 - Spiritual Practices and Near-Death Experience 00:38:18 - Exploring Different Spiritual Practices 00:40:48 - Letting Go of the Failed System 00:43:03 - The Mental Vice of Selfing 00:45:16 - The False Center 00:47:46 - Degrees of Bondage 00:50:05 - The Illusion of "Self" and Freedom from Selfing 00:52:07 - The Pause in Selfing 00:54:00 - Applying the Approach to Recovery 00:56:22 - The Origin of "Zen Bitch-Slap" 00:58:58 - The Illusion of Personal Death 01:01:16 - The Seeing of What I'm Not 01:03:23 - The Paradox of What's Not Going On (with Rick Archer) 01:06:01 - A Course In Miracles and the Structure of the Mind 01:08:11 - Traveling Light through Maya 01:10:15 - A Fun Place to Live Save

(Photo taken in front of the American Gothic House in Iowa and is jokingly meant to emulate the famous painting American Gothic. We don't usually dress like that! Or hold pitchforks!) Richard Miller hosts a interview show called Never Not Here. Somehow we connected and he asked to interview me, not necessarily as an awakened being or teacher, but as a fellow spiritual aspirant. In the summer of 1967, when I was 17 years old, I was driving through Westport, CT with three friends in the car. One of them in the back seat was reading from a commentary on the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass). A quiet but memorable realization dawned in me that there was such a thing as "enlightenment" and that realizing it was life's ultimate goal. I rather recklessly explored that possibility through drugs for a year, then saw the futility of that approach and learned Transcendental Meditation. I taught TM for 25 years and still meditate regularly but am not affiliated with any particular spiritual organization. I respect any of them which seem to offer genuine benefits to their participants. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 6/5/2010. Other talks by or interviews of Rick on BatGap: SAND 2019 - Knowledge/Reality is Different in Different States of Consciousness 2018 SAND Conference Q&A and Interview by Shakti Caterina Maggi SAND 2017: "The Ethics of Enlightenment" Talk at Berkeley Open Circle Center SAND 2015: Science and Spirituality: Potential Allies in Discovering Truth Interviewed by Fax Gilbert YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Never Not Here 00:02:56 - The Growth of Transcendental Meditation in Fairfield 00:05:45 - A Diverse Spiritual Community in Fairfield 00:08:12 - The Blurring of Cultural Boundaries 00:11:23 - The Awakening Moment 00:13:59 - Sincerity and Genuine Practice 00:16:48 - The Profound Effects of Long Meditation 00:19:36 - The Process of Re-Entry from Meditation Retreats 00:22:28 - Unwinding Deep Stresses 00:24:52 - The Benefits of Dissolving Negative Experiences 00:26:35 - The Continuous Practice of Meditation 00:28:26 - The Reflection of Consciousness in the Nervous System 00:30:25 - Becoming a Better Reflector 00:32:21 - The African man's interpretation of the surroundings 00:34:31 - The Correlation of Concept and Experience 00:38:11 - The Presence of Babbling Saints and Articulating Experience 00:41:28 - Different Orientations and Experiences 00:45:27 - The Origins of Spiritual Traditions and Their Relevance Today 00:48:16 - The Qualities of Enlightenment 00:50:06 - Layers of Ignorance and the Essence of Consciousness 00:51:56 - Preferences and Enlightenment 00:54:03 - The Limitations of Conceptual Thinking 00:56:25 - Duality in Concepts: The Positive and Negative 00:58:40 - The Tragedy of Locked Perspectives 01:01:23 - Living in a State of Enlightenment 01:04:27 - Leaving the Incubator and Awakening 01:07:11 - The Illusion of Movement in Enlightenment 01:10:21 - Embracing Further Unfoldments in Education 01:13:33 - The Paradox of Seeking Answers 01:16:05 - Remembering the Nature of Thoughts 01:18:28 - Farewell for this Episode

I'm the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at Buddha at the Gas Pump. Richard Miller hosts a similar interview show called Never Not Here. Somehow we connected and he asked to interview me, not necessarily as an awakened being or teacher, but as a fellow spiritual aspirant. In the summer of 1967, when I was 17 years old, I was driving through Westport, CT with three friends in the car. One of them in the back seat was reading from a commentary on the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass). A quiet but memorable realization dawned in me that there was such a thing as "enlightenment" and that realizing it was life's ultimate goal. I rather recklessly explored that possibility through drugs for a year, then saw the futility of that approach and learned Transcendental Meditation. I taught TM for 25 years and still meditate regularly, but am not affiliated with any particular spiritual organization. I respect any of them which seem to offer genuine benefits to their participants. Interview recorded 6/5/2010. Other talks by or interviews of Rick on BatGap: SAND 2019 - Knowledge/Reality is Different in Different States of Consciousness 2018 SAND Conference Q&A and Interview by Shakti Caterina Maggi SAND 2017: "The Ethics of Enlightenment" Talk at Berkeley Open Circle Center SAND 2015: Science and Spirituality: Potential Allies in Discovering Truth Interviewed by Fax Gilbert Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.