In this episode we continue with the discussion on meditative techniques to deal with a mischievous mind, visualization. We break down the concept of a Yiddam, tantric meditation, overcoming mundane appearances and conceptions and what to do when you are getting your ass kicked. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

We continue our dive into the world of Daoism and specifically the '9 things that can f*ck up your life' as we lovingly call them. In this episode we discuss reveling in the clarity of one's mind, using specific tools to coalesce one's rampant thoughts and a mythical formula of invocation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss the mischievous mind and meditative techniques to transform it into something palatable. We further discuss using pleasure as a motivation towards meditation and as a vehicle to getting to the core of who you are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss the some of the effects that our work has on us and our identity. Perhaps more importantly the effects that is can have on our personal development and relationships, or lack thereof. We also discuss the drive to be recognized and marketing oneself, the Geography of Genius and creating a tool that measures suffering. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we start out discussing one of the obstacles that can derail your life... only then to be rerouted by the spontaneity of the moment. We get into talking about the characters in our collective story, questioning the meaning of love and connection, Confucianism vs Daoism, the psychological applications of Carl Rogers, holding space and form for the expression of energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we reflect on the last 4 years and the variety of effects that time period has had on our lives today and moving forward. We are happy to have conversations that are not being had anywhere else. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Fayda Shantel and we discuss a whole range of topics including living 'the lifestyle', finding and early interest in the human body, expressions of sexuality and numbing oneself, being honest about who you are, open relationships, unicorns and swingers compension and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we are very pleased to have with us Dr. Neil Theise, author of, 'Notes on Complexity', A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being. Dr. Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative...

In this episode we continue our discussion on the obstacles to development via the lens of the Daoist tradition by highlighting one of the obstacles... the pressure from our families. We also discuss facing responsibility with an authentic response and developing passion as a tool for self-esteem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss the Taoist idea of nine obstacles to our development... YOLI? Insecurity, shame and belief as an antidote to facing your fears. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss the idea of people, books, life experiences and yourself as teachers, windows of transition in our lives, epiphanous moments, reframing religious Monogamy and having an awareness of the trajectory of your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we have Dr. Rory Hiltbrand joining us. Dr. Rory received his doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Additionally, Rory spent a semester in China treating stroke patients at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Hospital.  He has spent the last decade studying under Grandmaster Sung Baek, the 75th Grandmaster of the Korean Daoist Lineage the Dong Han Clan. Rory also holds a Bachelor of...

In this episode we ask the question, if the myth of a culture doesn't hold, will it break? We Also discuss religion and rationality, filling the belief vacuum, finding a unified theory of everything and building a life that is meaningful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we tackle what we see as a problem with Jesus, metaphysical beliefs and abilities, Indigo Children, emanations of enlightenment and a practical Tantra. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss Carl Jung's Transcendent function, emanations of wisdom, Christian ethics, insolvable polarities, the culture creating its divinity, the Gospel of John, expressing wrath, the Thunder Prophet Mind and the work of wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

Differentiating oneself from the masses and the mundane, individuation, touching your own archetypes, inner experiences, being moved by your external reality and being reminded of who we really are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss living your life as an analytic meditation, Carl Jung's active imagination and transcendental functions, having concern for the expression of our ideas, integrating with your own mind connecting with our objective psyche, free association as an acknowledgement of our continual flow of thoughts, the obstacles and potential solutions to meditation and journeying while working with our own tendencies psyche and mindscapes. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this episode we rethink patience, loyalty and virtue and challenge conventional truths. We discuss the deep influence of Saturn on the Old Testament and subsequently society as a whole (spoiler, it isn't for the positive). We take a look at 'the rules' and the separation of the Divine from the Feminine. "God is a concept by which we measure our pain" - John Lennon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we dive into the later work of Carl Jung and his ideas surrounding The Book of Job and Jung's psychoanalysis of God via this story. We also discuss the deep influence of religion on society, Alfred Adler, the alchemy of union and a deep twist on a classic tale and stay until the end, it's a doozy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss orienting your life around and enlightening lifestyle, love as an alchemy for change, Carl Jung's dreams and guidance, holding space for possibility and relationship anarchy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss the crisis of the day, the revaluing of human life and the seemingly unavoidable desire to pick a side on topics that are very complicated. We rarely get into current events but given the scope of what we are currently seeing and experiencing right now we could not even fathom talking about anything else. Instead of choosing a particular villain or victim we discuss the cultivation of a different viewpoints, the underlying compassion that runs throughout the deep...

In this episode we discuss building a life that reflects your own point of view, love as an alchemical process, the exclusivity principle and the red thread of passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss what does it mean to have your life 'together', re-writing cultural myths for yourself, conventional and ultimate truths, believing in Enlightenment and functioning in the machine, biological materialists and seeking out help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss finding a purpose in life and soul level connections with others, the 5 aggregates, the harshness of a standard issued life, direction arising from the ground of Being and the personalization of your own stages of development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

In this episode we discuss not being ashamed about whom you love and what that says about your life, karmic soulmates, merging with the intention of the universe, having a discussion with your inner divinity, George Harrison and Eric Clapton and being supportive when it is not easy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message