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Edge of Mind
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Добавлен 21 апр 2022
Candid conversations with leading edge thinkers in the fields of science, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, health care, integral studies, and the arts to explore ancient teachings and modern topics about the nature of mind and reality.
Host Andrew Holecek is an author and lecturer who presents talks, online courses, and workshops. He is the founder of Night Club, an international community offering interactive teachings on meditation, lucid dreaming, nonduality, and preparation for death from a Buddhist perspective. Edge of Mind is a podcast that started within Night Club, but evolved into this expanded new platform when so many notable guests brought up topics beyond the scope of Night Club. So welcome to the Edge of Mind!
Host Andrew Holecek is an author and lecturer who presents talks, online courses, and workshops. He is the founder of Night Club, an international community offering interactive teachings on meditation, lucid dreaming, nonduality, and preparation for death from a Buddhist perspective. Edge of Mind is a podcast that started within Night Club, but evolved into this expanded new platform when so many notable guests brought up topics beyond the scope of Night Club. So welcome to the Edge of Mind!
Bridging Science, Spirituality, and the Modern Path: A Conversation with Cortland Dahl Ph.D.
Cortland Dahl Ph.D., a leading expert in mindfulness meditation and contemplative science, joins Andrew to discuss his work bridging science and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of cultural translation and the integration of scientific insights into meditation practices. Dahl highlights the Healthy Minds app, which uses data from 200+ practices to show that even short, active meditations can significantly improve well-being, with improvements of 20-30% in just a month and up to 50-60% with long-term use. He also discusses the need for modern adaptations of traditional practices, balancing comfort and discomfort, and the role of compassion and curiosity in navigating contemporary...
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A Conversation with Debra Silverman on Astrology, Synchronicity, and the Human Experience
Просмотров 7673 месяца назад
In this captivating conversation, renowned astrologer Debra Silverman and host Andrew Holecek explore the profound insights of astrology and its transformative potential. Deborah shares her personal journey into the world of astrology, beginning from a young age, and how it has shaped her understanding of the human condition. The discussion delves into the relationship between astrology and syn...
Bridging East/West: Gregory Shaw Explores the Resonances Between Neoplatonism & Tantric Spirituality
Просмотров 7555 месяцев назад
Gregory Shaw joins Edge of Mind with a rare and insightful glimpse into the profound wisdom traditions of Western esotericism. Too often, spiritual seekers in the West feel they must look to the East to find depth and authenticity in their practices. However, this dialogue between Andrew and Gregory powerfully demonstrates the richness and relevance of the Neoplatonist and theurgic lineages tha...
Exploring the Transformative Power of Psychedelics: A Conversation with Anthony Bossis, PhD
Просмотров 2766 месяцев назад
Join Andrew in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Anthony Bossis, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine, who is at the forefront of groundbreaking research exploring the therapeutic potential of psilocybin. Through FDA-approved clinical trials, he investigates the compound's efficacy in alleviating end-of-life distress and its implications for our understanding...
David Germano and Michael Sheehy Discuss the History, Diversity and Modern Relevance of Dark Retreat
Просмотров 6616 месяцев назад
David Germano and Michael Sheehy join Andrew Holecek to discuss the history, diversity, and modern relevance of dark retreats in Tibetan Buddhism. The speakers discuss the two main streams of dark retreat practices - the Kalachakra tradition and the Dzogchen tradition - and how they differ in their approaches and interpretations. The conversation also explores the traditional secrecy surroundin...
Ken Wilber in an Insightful Discussion on Integrating Spirituality, Science, and Human Development
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Join an insightful discussion between Andrew Holecek and Ken Wilber on integrating spirituality, science, and human development. They discussed Wilber's new book "Finding Radical Wholeness" and how it provides a comprehensive overview of waking up, growing up, opening up, cleaning up, and showing up as vectors of transformation. A major topic was distinguishing between waking up experiences and...
A Discussion on the Nature of Reality, Mind, and Death with Bernardo Kastrup
Просмотров 38 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Join the esteemed philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup in a wide-ranging exploration of the nature of mind and reality. The conversation begins with a look at the implications of idealism, the view that reality is essentially mental. If reality is like a dream, how do we accurately derive meaning from this collective dream and avoid the trap of projecting meaning onto it? Can we ...
Exploring Darkness Retreats: Scott Berman's Perspective on Inner Work, Fear, and Spiritual Growth
Просмотров 6679 месяцев назад
Join Scott Berman, founder of the dark retreat center Sky Cave, for a look at this ancient practice that is finding its way into the modern world. How did Scott get into this unusual business, and what is dark retreat all about? Scott explores the many reasons why people are clamoring to get into dark retreat, the things you do when you’re in the dark, and what constitutes a successful retreat....
Demystifying Pure Lands: A Conversation with Mark Unno
Просмотров 1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Join the esteemed author and scholar Mark Unno in a wide-ranging discussion of the Pure Lands, and how much they have to offer for our modern age. Professor Unno begins with a thorough look at the history and philosophy of the Pure Land schools, before turning to the main principles of this noble tradition. The core tenets of self-power and other-power are explored, the role of nembutsu (reciti...
Sierra Campbell on Spiritual and Practical Preparation for Aging and Death
Просмотров 448Год назад
Join the author, and end-of-life caregiver, Sierra Campbell in a rich conversation exploring the many aspects of spiritual and practical preparation for aging and death. She shares her own experience as a cancer survivor, and how she got involved in this work. Sierra talks about the importance of active listening, “saging” instead of aging, and the wisdom of “waking down” at the end of life. Wh...
Lama Palden Drolma on the Transplantation of Buddhism to the West
Просмотров 322Год назад
Join the author, and spiritual director of the Sukhasiddhi Foundation, Lama Palden Drolma, in a rich conversation about the transplantation of Buddhism to the West. What is the “state of the union” concerning Buddhism in America, and the core challenges in cultural translation? How does one find an authentic teacher, and what are the warning signs to look for to avoid corrupt teachers? The conv...
Dr. Christopher Timmermann on Psychedelics and Their Role on the Spiritual Path
Просмотров 780Год назад
Join the neuroscientist Christopher Timmermann in a wide-ranging discussion about psychedelics and their role on the spiritual path, as well as in preparing for the end of life. How can these agents be used to remove the fear of death, and how do they relate to near-death experiences? Is it true to say that death is a psychedelic journey? Chris shows us how we can find death in life’s experienc...
A Vast Journey into the Underworld of Dreams with Robert Moss.
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Join Andrew and the esteemed dream scholar and prolific author Robert Moss in a vast journey into the underworld of dreams. The conversation begins with a State of the Union address concerning the world of dreams, and a look at how Robert’s relationship to dreams has changed over decades of work. “Dreaming is traveling,” he says, and we can bridge inner and outer realities with our journeys, br...
Frank White on the Overview Effect, and all its Implications for Inner and Outer Evolution.
Просмотров 270Год назад
Join the author Frank White in a rich exploration of the Overview Effect, and all its implications for inner and outer evolution. The conversation begins with Frank’s entry into his study of this transformative effect, before turning to why it is that not everybody who has the Overview is affected by it. What is the common denominator behind the effect, and can you have it on earth? We discuss ...
Bruce Tift on the Interface Between Psychology and Spirituality
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Join the esteemed author Bruce Tift in a cross-pollinating discussion about the interface between psychology and spirituality, the developmental and fruitional paths, or the paths of Growing Up and Waking Up respectively. Bruce discusses the importance of holding opposing, and even contradictory, views simultaneously, without any hope or desire for closure and resolution. We’re all a collection...
Federico Faggin Explores the Relationship Between Science and Spirituality
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Federico Faggin Explores the Relationship Between Science and Spirituality
Sean Esbjörn-Hargens on How Exo Studies Leads to Endo (inner) Discoveries.
Просмотров 607Год назад
Sean Esbjörn-Hargens on How Exo Studies Leads to Endo (inner) Discoveries.
John Dupuy - An Exploration of the Principles of Intoxication, Addiction, and Sobriety.
Просмотров 247Год назад
John Dupuy - An Exploration of the Principles of Intoxication, Addiction, and Sobriety.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche - A Rich Exploration of the Nocturnal Meditations
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche - A Rich Exploration of the Nocturnal Meditations
Sean Esbjörn-Hargens Journey into the field of Exo Studies
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Sean Esbjörn-Hargens Journey into the field of Exo Studies
Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche discuss their book, "Why We Meditate".
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 года назад
Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche discuss their book, "Why We Meditate".
Bernardo Kastrup - Part II - The Nature of Reality
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Bernardo Kastrup - Part II - The Nature of Reality
Bernardo Kastrup - Part I - A Rich Exploration of Idealism
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
Bernardo Kastrup - Part I - A Rich Exploration of Idealism
Delson Armstrong PtII Dependent Origination Intellectual Content of Enlightenment & Core of Buddhism
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.2 года назад
Delson Armstrong PtII Dependent Origination Intellectual Content of Enlightenment & Core of Buddhism
Delson Armstrong - Part I - Marvels of Mind & “High Altitude” States of Meditative Absorption(Jhana)
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Delson Armstrong - Part I - Marvels of Mind & “High Altitude” States of Meditative Absorption(Jhana)
Maria Kozhevnikov on the nature of consciousness and the scientific inquiry into post-mindfulness..
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Maria Kozhevnikov on the nature of consciousness and the scientific inquiry into post-mindfulness..
Christopher Bache - Part II of his Remarkable Twenty-Year Journey into the World of Psychedelics
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
Christopher Bache - Part II of his Remarkable Twenty-Year Journey into the World of Psychedelics
Dr. Eben Alexander on his Journey into Science & Spirituality of Near-Death Experiences (NDE).
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Dr. Eben Alexander on his Journey into Science & Spirituality of Near-Death Experiences (NDE).
Exploring The Nature Of Mind And Reality With Neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Exploring The Nature Of Mind And Reality With Neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen
Christopher M. Bache on his Journey Exploring LSD as a Practice, and Entheogens as an Actual Path.
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 года назад
Christopher M. Bache on his Journey Exploring LSD as a Practice, and Entheogens as an Actual Path.