Podcasts about shikoku pilgrimage

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share their experiences with grief and how they chose to say farewell to their dearly departed. Part 1: When Sanjana Murthy misses her grandfather's funeral, she struggles with the lack of closure. Part 2: Paul Barach impulsively decides to walk the Pacific Coast Trail to escape the grief of his girlfriend's suicide. This story does include mentions of suicide. In case you'd find them helpful, now or at any point in the future, we have some resources available on our website. New York City based Research Coordinator Sanjana Murthy is thrilled to be here. Her lab's work at Mount Sinai (Dept of Psychiatry, Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics) identifies neurophysiological biomarkers to improve treatment for depression. She holds a B.S. in Brain and Behavioral Sciences from Purdue University, where she curated shows for the TEDxPurdueU stage.  Paul Barach is a writer, storyteller, and thru-hiker from Seattle, Washington. A 2013 Moth GrandSlam runner up, his stories have been featured on Risk, Out There, and other podcasts. Paul has also been a featured guest on Deviate with Rolf Potts, Backpacker Radio, Zero to Travel, and Armchair Explorer. Paul has hiked the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Colorado Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail among others, bicycled the Trans-America Trail, and most recently completed the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. He is the author of the travel memoir "Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage" and is currently working on a memoir about the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as a comedic novel about a vampire hunter who's sick of his job. Paul currently lives in Tacoma with his wife Michelle and their dog Izzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 91 - What is Buddhist pilgrimage? What is the purpose of Buddhist pilgrimage? What are characteristics of Buddhist pilgrimage stories? Resources: McLachlan, Craig (1997). Tales of a Summer Henro. Tokyo: Yohan Publications. ISBN 4-89684-257-X.; Okamoto, Ryosuke (2019). Pilgrimages in the Secular Age: From El Camino to Anime. Tokyo: Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture.; Reader, Ian (2005). Making Pilgrimages: Meaning and Practice in Shikoku. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0-8248-2876-3.; Sibley, Robert C. (2013). The Way of the 88 Temples: Journeys on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Charlelottesville: University of Virginia Press. ISBN 978-0-8139-3472-3.; Statler, Oliver (1983). Japanese Pilgrimage. New York: Morrow. ISBN 0-688-01890-4.; Shennen, Wayne (2016). 88 and Forty: Walking Japan's Famous Shikoku Pilgrimage. Newblack Alchemy. ISBN 978-0-4733-7379-5.; Chan, Khoon San, Buddhist Pilgrimage (e-book - the eight major Buddhist sites in India); Coluzzi, Paolo (2021). Buddhism and Pilgrimage: A Journey to the Four Sites. Mud Pie Slices.; Coleman, Simon. Powers of Pilgrimage: Religion in a World of Movement. United States, NYU Press, 2022.; Coleman, Simon and John Elsner (1995), Pilgrimage: Past and Present in the World Religions. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.; Zwissler, Laurel (2011). "Pagan Pilgrimage: New Religious Movements Research on Sacred Travel within Pagan and New Age Communities". Religion Compass. 5 (7). Wiley: 326–342. doi:10.1111/j.1749-8171.2011.00282.x. ISSN 1749-8171; Margry, Peter Jan (ed.) (2008), Shrines and Pilgrimage in the Modern World. New Itineraries into the Sacred. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

Welcome back to another episode of "Papa Bear Hikes," where the spirit of adventure and the call of the wild are always alive! I'm your host, Martin, and in today's inspiring episode, we're excited to welcome back Samir, a seasoned traveler with a deep passion for exploring sacred and historical trails.Join us as Samir takes us on an auditory journey through Japan's revered Shikoku Pilgrimage. Spanning 88 temples and winding through the beautiful, varied landscapes of Shikoku Island, this pilgrimage is not just a physical challenge but a profound spiritual and cultural experience.Samir shares the rich history, unique traditions, and warm-hearted people of Japan. He dives into the serene beauty of the temples, the rugged natural trails, and the moments of introspection and discovery that this pilgrimage offers.From the reflections on the lessons learned and the tranquility found, Samir's story is a compelling tapestry of travel, spirituality, and personal growth.Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a spiritual seeker, or just love a good travel story, this episode of "Papa Bear Hikes" is sure to captivate and inspire. So, lace up your hiking boots, and let's hit the trail with Samir on his unforgettable Shikoku adventure!Join Samir's Global Adventures!

You're walking in a rural area of Japan... How would you feel if a complete stranger suddenly walks up to you and gives you money? Would you feel awkward or even scared? Would you feel grateful and excited? Whatever emotions you may have, the first thought that comes to mind is something like… why is this person giving this to me? That's because we are not used to this kind of situation in our daily life or wherever we travel to. Actually there is one region within Japan where such a custom is practiced, as part of the local traditions. That is Shikoku, which is in Southwestern Japan. In this region, the local people show gratitude and kindness to people travelling on a pilgrimage route. These pilgrims are called Ohenro-san. Why do they welcome Ohenro-san with warm hospitality? To address this question, we need to first look at the Shikoku Pilgrimage and a faith in Kobo Daishi who is widely respected in Japan. To do that, I would like to welcome Associate Professor of Tokushima University David Moreton. For the past twenty years, he has been living and working on the island of Shikoku and has been researching the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Here is a documentary that you may want to check out for more information about David and the Shikoku Pilgrimage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Mxa_B8oXE&t=346s ----------------- You can join the the Japan Experts dojo community from here: patreon.com/japanexperts It is a place for you to get access to all the content for less than the money you pay for a single cup of coffee! So save the money today and invest it into your learning! I can promise you that you will gain so much knowledge on how to explore, appreciate and understand Japan and so I look forward to meeting you inside the dojo community. More details are available here: patreon.com/japanexperts ------------------ Love listening to Japan Experts? Follow us on social media!! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/japanexperts Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jpexperts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japan.experts/ YouTube: bit.ly/JpExperts

Have you ever thought about taking a sabbatical? Or have taken one yourself?If so, then this week's STIMY guest will be of interest to you. DJ DiDonna is the founder of the Sabbatical Project, which is the first-of-its kind research into when and why sabbaticals are being taken by professionals, and how they lead to positive outcomes and an opportunity to tap into their inner self. DJ shares his personal story of first completing his MBA at Harvard Business School before spending the next 7 years of his life building Entrepreneurial Finance Lab: a microfinance startup he founded because was deeply passionate about pursuing access to finance and credit. It was a highly successful startup and they succeeded in unlocking over $1 billion for entrepreneurs and individuals that would otherwise not have access to such funding. However, no one told him that you could burn out from doing the job you loved.And that's exactly what happened.In this episode, we dive deep into DJ's experiences being burnt out, what he did during his sabbaticals as well as the findings that the Sabbatical Project has produced to date.Highlights:4:08 Doing an MBA at Harvard Business School6:37 Launching a microfinance startup that would unlock over $1 billion for entrepreneurs & be featured in the New York Times8:58 Burning out from doing a job you love10:01 Burning out versus just needing a vacation12:13 Guilt12:49 Maximising productivity during his sabbatical as a Type A15:10 Completing the 900 mile (1200 km) Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan 16:13 “Ossentai”22:51 Collaborating with Professor Matt Bloom24:00 Founding the Sabbatical Project26:26 Defining what a “sabbatical” is27:33 Is there such a thing as a sabbatical that's gone on for “too long”?30:06 Travel doesn't guarantee disconnection 33:11 Getting in touch with your inner self 34:20 Testing your assumptions with others35:52 Has anyone ever regretted taking a sabbatical?37:19 Sabbaticals help to fight FOMO38:03 How to structure a sabbatical40:08 Designing a system to capture your learnings from your sabbatical43:16 Employers who want to implement sabbatical policies in their companies45:24 Forced sabbaticals46:56 When people should think about taking sabbaticals (without waiting for burnouts or something bad to happen in life)48:13 Best way to ask employers for sabbaticals50:42 Functional workaholism 

Follow Black Belt travel writer Paul Barach as he treks the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan. Dedicated to the 8thcentury Buddhist Holy Man, Kukai, Shikoku is the wildest of Japan's four main islands filled with steep mountains, thousand-year-old temples and thick cedar forests. Walked for more than 1,200 years, this is one of the hardest Buddhist pilgrimages in the world and Paul will be doing it all on foot, staying in traditional villages and camping out along the way.But this is more than just a trek. A black belt in bare-fisted full contact Kyokushin karate, Paul had dreamed of coming to Japan since he was a small boy. He had trained hard for this moment. He had dreams of fighting monks on hilltop temples, dodging ninjas or perhaps even meeting a wizened old man on the path who would give him a samurai sword and say: “You're ready.”What he didn't prepare for was the trek. At all. He arrived in Shikoku during the worst heat wave in over 100 years with shoes that didn't fit, a map he couldn't read and no ability to speak Japanese. He survived, but only just.He fought off wild boars and heat stroke. He struggled to find food, water and places to sleep. He was nearly arrested, broke a temple and ended up in hospital. But through that struggle, for fleeting moments, he also caught glimpses of the enlightenment and wisdom he sought. And let's just say all that kung fu training wasn't for nothing either …Highlights include:·      Find out about the 1,200-year-old Shikoku pilgrimage, one of the hardest but also most beautiful pilgrimages in the world·      Join Paul on his many misadventures: wild boar attacks, temple catastrophes, hiding from security guards, hospitalization and more·      Hear about the wisdom and enlightenment Paul found along the way, and how you can benefit from that in your own life too·      See if Paul's dreams of fighting monks on mountain top temples comes true … Paul's book is called ‘Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage' and his Instagram is @barachoutdoors … connect with him, he's an awesome guy!Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring this episode! This is the new name for The Great Courses Plus, but it's now loads more content from documentaries and expert courses to world cinema and more. It's awesome and we've got a deal for you – just go to www.wondrium.com/armchair to get 1 month of content absolutely free. No obligations, just check it out for free. It's a great way to support the show!Check out Armchair Explorer (www.armchair-explorer.com) for background videos, photos and more on each episode. And please hit that follow button to support the show!Follow @armchairexplorerpodcast across Instagram and Facebook

“Don’t define your journey while you’re still on it. Be open to it. Don’t think it’s only going to be one way.” – Paul Barach In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Paul discuss why Paul chose Japan for a pilgrimage, and the seven categories of disciplines he used on the hike (1:40); the route and history of the Shikoku Pilgrimage (9:40); Paul’s experiences on the trail (21:00); and Paul’s lessons and regrets from the trip, including why you shouldn’t define your journey while you’re still on it (34:30). Paul Barach is a stand-up comic, storyteller, producer, and writer. He is the author of Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains, about his experience hiking the Shikoku Pilgrimage trail. Notable Links: Kūkai (Japanese Buddhist monk) Burning Mountain Temple (Shikoku pilgrimage site) Camino de Santiago (Spain pilgrimage route) Shikoku Henro Trail (online resource) Ryokan (Japanese inn) Kyokushin (karate style) Gōjū-ryū (karate style) Ichiro Suzuki (Japanese baseball player) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

When Paul Barach embarked on his first thru-hike, he was expecting a life-changing experience. The Shikoku Pilgrimage, which traverses Japan’s most rural island and takes visitors past 88 Buddhist temples, promised to be a spiritual and meditative journey, as well as an epic adventure. But the reality wasn’t so nice. On this episode, Paul tells the story of what happens when the adventure of a lifetime doesn't turn out the way you'd hoped. How do you make peace with the worst parts of hiking, when those parts never end?

Paul Barach is able to undertake (and complete) enormous tasks including writing his own book (Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage), hiking the PCT and cycling across the United States. The list of Paul's amazing mental and physical feats is long but probably the most unusual to the general hiking community is his completion of the entire 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) journey of the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan. Paul reveals to us his passions, what motivates him to start such challenging adventures and his approach to completing them. As with any big adventure, Paul's journeys do not always go smoothly and in this podcast format we were able to explore those in detail with him. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode with Paul Barach.  

In this episode we interview author Paul Barach about his epic journey on the 1200 km Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail in Japan. This was a trail I hadn't heard of until talking with Paul and reviewing his book Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains : Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage but now it's firmly on my to-do list. This is a great episode that showcases this Japanese pilgrimage trail and provides an insight into Paul's adventure that is both informative and amusing. www.australianhiker.com.au

Paul Barach takes us on his 2010 pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku Island, visiting 88 Buddhist temples on a 750 mile walk around the island. Only knowing a few words in Japanese and minimal research, Paul not only learns a lot about himself but about he generosity and kindness he is met with by those who he encounters along the way. His journey is a good reminder that we need to temper expectations and immerse ourselves in the moment and be part of the journey, no matter the outcome. His memoir "Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage" is told with humor and honesty as he navigates through this life changing journey. Connect with Paul:Instagram: @barachoutdoorsFind his book: Fighting Monks and Burning MountainsConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastSpecial thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg, Julie and Colin for being show patrons!Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by PachydermSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

In Episode 84, Paul Barach tells us about his 750 mile and 42 day backpacking trip on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan.  In the show, Paul shares the history of this religious Buddhist route, talks about hiking in traditional pilgrim clothing, and shares some of the challenges that he faced - including heat, hunger, injuries, and infections. You can check out Paul's book "Fighting Monks & Burning Mountains" for all the details, or listen to this interesting discussion about a little known thru-hike and religious journey on the remote island of Shikoku, Japan.  The trail passes 88 temples and sacred sites where the Buddhist priest Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) trained during the 9th Century. Subject: Shikoku PilgrimageInterviewees: Paul BarachInterview Date: January 14, 2021Runtime: 1:22:17 Download Now: Shikoku Pilgrimage (WMA format 39.2 MB); Shikoku Pilgrimage (MP3 format 77.2 MB)

Today, Debbie Weil brings DJ DiDonna on the show to talk about sabbaticals, first cousins to gap years. DJ  is a graduate of Harvard Business School, co-founder of a socially-conscious financial tech company that provides credit scoring in emerging markets, and now, an expert on sabbaticals. Like a lot of young entrepreneurs DJ was burned out after working flat out for seven years. So he took two sabbaticals: one to make the famous, 900-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan. And another to hike and motorcycle across New Zealand.Then he founded The Sabbatical Project to explore how and why sabbaticals lead to positive outcomes for working professionals. The goal of the project is to make corporate sabbatical policies more mainstream. He’s collaborating on academic research on the topic with Matt Bloom, a former Notre Dame professor who runs WorkWell Research.As noted, a sabbatical is a close cousin to a gap year or timeout and DJ has lots to say about the psychological benefits of taking a timeout, whether it’s voluntary or involuntary.  What they talked aboutThe difference between a gap year and a sabbaticalA forced sabbatical vs. a chosen sabbaticalThe most surprising things that happened during DJ's sabbatical pilgrimage in JapanWhy we need research on sabbaticals - the results provide incentives and encouragement to companies to offer sabbatical optionsOne surprising discovery of the research: a phenomenon called functional workaholismThe courage it takes to take a sabbatical or a gap year and the importance of exemplarsWhy Debbie and her husband, Sam Harrington, decided to take their Gap Year After SixtyDJ’s book proposal, aptly titled Time Off Well SpentThe importance of retrospection and hindsight, during and after  taking a sabbatical Mentioned in the episode or useful:DJ DiDonnaThe Sabbatical ProjectDJ’s 2019 Tedx Talk: Time (Off) Well SpentShikoku Pilgrimage in JapanEven a “forced sabbatical” can have profound benefits by DJ DiDonna (Quartz At Work, April 6, 2020)The Sabbatical Project Dispatch (DJ’s newsletter)Work Well Research with Matt BloomMaking Sabbaticals Mainstream, Harvard Business School podcast with DJ (March 2019) University sabbatical programs for older adultsNotre Dame Inspired Leadership InitiativeHarvard Advanced Leadership InitiativeStanford Distinguished Careers Institute Previous podcast episodes about taking a timeoutSeth Godin on Taking a Gap Year, Changing your Mindset and Why he Isn’t Pausing (The Gap Year Podcast S2-Ep21)Chip Conley on the Future of Travel, the Journey Within, and Hitting Play After the Pause (The Gap Year Podcast S2-Ep23)Kim Klaft on.a Global Gap Year and Living Without Regret (S2:EP17) Photo credit: Cynthia Cendreda Note from DebbieI hope you enjoyed this podcast. Would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than sixty seconds, and it really makes a difference in attracting new listeners and upcoming guests. I might read your review on my next episode!Sign up for occasional updates and get my free writing guide at http://eepurl.com/qGTPConnect with me:Twitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debbieweil- Debbie We are looking for a sponsor. If you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil. Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEA Support this podcast:Leave a review on iTunes: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake Connect with us:Email: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @debbieweilInsta: @debbieweilDebbie Weil and Sam Harrington's blog: Gap Year After Sixty

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Paul Barach.  Paul is an avid adventurer, but today, we focus in on his trek along Japan's Shikoku Pilgrimage, a 750-mile route that visits nearly 90 temples.  This was Paul's first backpacking trip, as evidenced by everything that went wrong, including suffering from heat exhaustion, dehydration, being charged by a wild boar, breaking a piece of an ancient temple, getting a leg infection, and more.  Not only do we get a good taste for the history of this island and pilgrimage, but Paul's stories are some truly hall of fame material. We do the triple crown of states, learn about the crap strap, and are blessed with a fan poop story.  Minus33 discount code (listen to episode to get the code): 15% off your first purchase at minus33.com. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code: POOPSTORY for 15% off your purchase at gossamergear.com. True Thru-Hiker Shirt & Mug   Interview with Paul Barach Author of Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage Instagram: @barachoutdoors 00:04:28 - QOTD: How are you prepping for winter?  00:07:15 - If you’re hiking next year, apply to vlog, blog, or be an ambassador! 00:07:41 - Paul Barach intro 00:09:30 - How did you get into backpacking originally?  00:09:55 - What kind of ninjas were you obsessed with, specifically? 00:12:36 - After realizing your job sucked, how long did it take to get on trail?  00:13:47 - How did not prepping affect your pilgrimage?  00:15:04 - Can you tell us what the Shikoku pilgrimage entails? 00:16:49 - Can you tell us more about the history of the trail? 00:18:42 - Is there a guidebook for the trail (including the spiritual side)?  00:20:28 - How much traffic is there on this pilgrimage?  00:21:21 - Were you drawn by the religious aspect of the pilgrimage?  00:23:10 - Do you not need a backpack?  00:23:45 - Did you feel more spiritually enlightened from the experience?  00:24:40 - When did you start?  00:24:45 - What is the hiking season in Japan?  00:25:18 - What kind of temperatures were you dealing with?  00:26:00 - Did you have any issues with your sodium balance?  00:26:51 - What is the camping situation like?  00:28:21 - Are people in towns excited to see pilgrims?  00:29:38 - Did you learn Japanese while on the hike?  00:31:05 - How did you handle the logistics?  00:34:06 - Were you doing something wrong? Why couldn’t you find food?  00:34:52 - Do you hitch to town or walk through them?  00:35:21 - How is dried squid?  00:36:06 - How did you get charged by a boar?  00:38:00 - Were you second-guessing what you were doing?  00:43:20 - What is the story of you falling at an ancient temple and breaking a piece of it?  00:46:47 - What was wrong with your leg? How did you know it was infected?  00:49:16 - Can you tell us about the karate fight with a priest? 00:52:34 - What does kumite mean?  00:56:00 - How do you know what martial arts you’ll want to do?  00:57:30 - What’s the worst injury you’ve sustained from martial arts?  00:58:22 - Is kyokushin represented in the UFC at all?  01:00:15 - Do you break boards?  01:04:10 - Is there anything else about the pilgrimage you want to talk about?  01:09:38 - Can you make an adaptation of the oaths for U.S. thru-hiking?    SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda The Uncomfortable Truth about Thru-Hiking and Weight Loss by Katie Kommer Five Things I Learned Thru-Hiking as a Solo Female by Kaylin Mountain Lions and Thru-Hiking: Your Questions Answered by Kelly Floro   Triple Crown of States  Point / Counterpoint: Beer vs. Liquor  Patent Pending: Strap & Crap  Mail Bag  5 Star Review  Comment ______ to win a sticker (there are bonus points)! [divider] Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Jason Lawrence, Austen McDaniel, Andrew, Christopher Marshburn, S11N, and Sawyer Products A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Jeffrey Miller, Mitchell, Zoe Jenkins, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Mark Snook, Peter Ellenberg, Thomas Fullmer, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.

Thanks to ZOOM technology, NVMC’s “An Afternoon With The Author” invites published fiction and non-fiction writers from around Hawaii and the mainland into our homes one afternoon a month.   On Saturday, August 8 at 1:30P.M., in remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Melinda Clarke will share the backstory to her book “Waymakers for Peace: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Survivors Speak”. Ms. Clarke spent several years in Japan interviewing Hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, often times in secret, due to the taboo put upon the topic by the government of Japan.    Her book is available at the NVMC for a donation of $10.00. Call today for your copy.   The talk will also include the showing of the documentary "Lost Generation". “Lost Generation” contains footage confiscated by the U.S. Occupation Forces after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The enactment of the Freedom of Information Act in 1976 allowed for the movie footage and photographs to become available for purchase and in 1980 Messrs. Tsutomu Iwakura and Kazumitsu Aihara formed the “10 Feet Movement”. With the help of NHK and a civil campaign of citizens from all over Japan sending in 3,000YEN per person, the men purchased 100,000 feet of footage and photos that were later used in three different movies. Ms. Clarke was gifted those films while she was conducting interviews of A-bomb survivors.    Please note there is graphic war-time footage in the film.   About the author: A journalist by trade, Melinda Clarke is an accidental activist who began marching to her own tune after the Three Mile Island incident in 1979. Having lived in Japan in 1964, she had a calling to move back and began recording the Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors’ stories. Her worldview shifted and it wasn’t long before she became a passionate advocate for peace. Ms. Clarke inspires others to live a life of peace and purpose and recently walked the 900 mile Shikoku Pilgrimage.    Photo Above: A stopped watch at exactly 8:15am, the moment the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. PC: Hiroshima Peace Museum     REGISTER HERE for "An Afternoon with Melinda Clarke"

The Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan is not so famous as The Kumano Kodo. Today Shin will relate to us his experience hiking the longer 88 themples version.

There's walking, and then there's walking. When Lisa Dempster set out to tackle the Shikoku Pilgrimage – a 1200km, 88 temple route through regional Japan – she was at a nadir of mental and physical health; desperate for something to bring major change to her life. 'People really do see walking now as a solution, and an answer to things.' Lisa Dempster As she describes the gruelling journey, laid out in her travelogue Neon Pilgrim (2009; re-launched in 2017), it surprised her with unexpected spiritual encounters. Yet the sense of an inner shift was still elusive and intangible – and something which only later emerged through writing about the experience. Walking Princes Park with doctor and author Leah Kaminsky, Dempster recounts the circumstances of her adventure, her writing of it, and how it's impacted her life in the near-decade since. Select an image to view in detail Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Creative Sparks: But the HUNTER was also the HUNTED LIFE RELEASE is really RESPONDING to that CALL of another being in DANGER and being able to do something about it ALL THINGS FEEL As Part Two of this story unfolds, we discover the fantastical how this Lobsterbird landed on her spiritual path. On the heels of completing the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and having read “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki, Sophia returned to a life that was fundamentally and dramatically changed. She was seriously considering moving into a monastery and becoming a nun. “A Wrinkle in Time” lands her instead in Maine, risking life and limb to release trapped lobsters back into the wild... Leave us a Rating & Review! Your Travelogue I’m in a car with a family i just met, traveling via tesseract, to Maine for a couple days to release lobsters.  [1:29] How does one know whether to devote one’s existence solely to the study of Buddhism or to find ways to study while pursuing a life consistent with the one a person is already living? [4:15] “Do you know what you are doing??? You are going to Maine. This is the heart of lobster country. It is legal for people to be shot for stealing from someone’s lobster trap. Shot! And the law says that’s okay! It’s like you are going into Iraq and opening up oil valves and letting it drain all over the place.” [8:08] Gérard de Nerval is a Parisian famously known for liberating Thibault the lobster and taking him for guided walks in the gardens of the Palais-Royal. [9:09] If you permit yourself to think that lobsters can suffer and would rather not, the Maine Lobster Festival can begin to take on aspects of something like a Roman circus or medieval torture-fest. [10:36] The lobster study that shifted how scientists view the architecture and function of all neural circuits, including those in humans. [12:55] The actual steps to lobster release are incredibly simple and profound… Sometimes the lobsters do this amazing thing where they spread their “arms” really wide as if they are free-falling into a place of ecstatic freedom. [15:10] “I was no longer this person who felt in need of saving, but rather, a part of something much larger. It was through the act of liberating others that i found a new sense of freedom.” [17:11] Tapped into an entire ocean of Being. [19:19] All things feel. [20:40] Links and resources: The blog of this Lobsterbird Chronicle: http://lobsterbird.com/where-the-heart-is-part-1/ Epidsode 47: Audioblog Storytime!, Part 1: The Great Lobster Rescue Back Story Request your free copy of Phase Out: The Secret Guide to Finding Work that Frees Your Soul by Sophia Remolde {Lobsterbird} at PhaseOutBook.com Lobsterbird’s newest book: Level Up: Power Practices for Spiritual Superabundance by Sophia Remolde   Music for this episode was contributed by Daniel Munkus and recorded in the Hudson River Valley at Subtle Soup Studios. For more info, visit: www.subtlesouprecords.com. Podcast management and creative copy provided by Sonya Louise, making new life in the new year in Vero Beach, Florida.   For Free Energy Readings from Sophia and to learn about upcoming Hero’s Way Pilgrimages, visit: lobsterbird.com. ✨✨✨ If you liked this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and drop some starshine on us in iTunes. Leaving 5 starsmakes it possible to bring you more goodness. Bonus points for leaving a review!

Your Creative Sparks: Time *feels* really real, but it is just a CONSTRUCT. You are not bound by a clock. You actually have INFINITE Time. Time is relative to the PERCEIVER, subject to the context of the OBSERVER. The Foundation episodes travel deep down to bust the 3 biggest Myths of the Material World. Recorded on Long Beach Island, Lobsterbird tackles another big hitter in the world of myth. Board her Spaceship and prepare to experience lightspeed, slipstreams, and wormholes. Time is a tricky idea because it seems our whole world is organized according to the conventional clock. However, the only real time that exists is this moment right NOW, and it contains the past, present and future. You have agency to change time, including the past and the future, because it is all happening right now. Your Travelogue The construct of Time has changed over time. Ancient cultures thought of time as cyclical, working with the seasons and the phases of the moon. Later, we began perceiving time as linear, thanks to Newton. Now the construct is changing again. [8:40] There are no bounds to Time. It is truly limitless. Timelessness can be a felt experience, and as you feel it more and more, you begin to live it more and more. In Slipstream Time Hacking, Benjamin Hardy shows us how we can stop racing the clock and chasing the elusive future. [15:20] Time Lord technique I: The way that you perceive Time changes how fast or slow things are going. Einstein invites us to look at things in terms of lightspeed. The practical application of this idea is that the more *still* we are, the faster we actually move to achieve our goals. [26:11] Time Lord technique II: The choices that we make need to be in full alignment with our intention and our goals. We can begin to design our lives to take time only for those things that are most important to us, those that are aligned with our light, our pure desires, and our truth. [32:33] There is no objective or universal Time. The past, present and future all simultaneously and holistically exist in one. By changing the present, the past can be reshaped and the future altered. Instead of change being sequential and taking a very long time, it can be instantaneous—a leap through a wormhole. Sophia Remolde, the Wormhole Coach, describes the momentum achieved by leaping through these kinds of wormholes, which exist everywhere, presenting their opportunity for change all the time. [35:11] Lobsterbird shares the story of her Shikoku Pilgrimage, her first felt experience of bending time and space, completing the walking course in superhuman time, by slowing down and practicing presence. Wormholes are real. Whatever your goals are, you can get there - but it does require risk. [43:03] Reprogram your mind and life for timelessness: Request your free copy of Phase Out: The Secret Guide to Finding Work that Frees Your Soul by Sophia Remolde {Lobsterbird} at PhaseOutBook.com. Slipstream Time Hacking by Benjamin Hardy - the book that altered Sophia’s time/space continuum forever. The Shikoku Pilgrimage standard walking course is approximately 750 miles long and can take up to 60 days to complete.   Music for this episode was contributed by Daniel Munkus and recorded in the Hudson River Valley at Subtle Soup Studios. For more info, visit: www.subtlesouprecords.com. Podcast management and creative copy provided by Sonya Louise of GO Solo Travel & Vision Quest, making magic happen in LAX Airport en route to the Philippines.   If you liked this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and drop some starshine on us in iTunes. Leaving 5 stars makes it possible to bring you more goodness. Bonus points for leaving a review!  

This week we sat down with a man named Peter Jordan who went on one of the coolest and most unique journeys you’ve ever heard of. Peter made his career as a teacher and coach in the Saratoga school district and was instrumental in bringing CrossFit to Saratoga High School as the foundation for their Physical Education curriculum. At the end of that successful career as an educator is where the story of this journey begins. When Peter retired, he packed a bag, flew to the small island of Shikoku, Japan, and ventured off on his own to hike the Shikoku trail and visit the 88 sacred temples found around the island. In this episode, he tells us all about his journey, the things he experienced, the people he met and how it has impacted his day to day life since. Peter is an amazing man and the story of his Shikoku Pilgrimage and the 88 temples is one that you won’t want to miss. Where to find this week's guest: Peter's Instagram: @TrainingForShikoku Peter's Email: runcoach@gmail.com