Buddha at the Gas Pump

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390. Peter Cutler Mar 11, 2017

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Spiritual midwife, evolutionary, healer, author, and artist, Peter Cutler had a profound awakening experience at the tender age of twenty-two. Ten days after it began, he promptly fell back into the dream state most us consider our lives. Not having a clue what had happened, he began a spiritual search that took him through many spiritual teachers, practices, and traditions, finally flowering as this great light of profound peace, unconditional love, freedom, and contentment. As he first discovered at twenty-two, the radiance of this awake being seems to have a profound effect on people, often leading to remarkable healings. This made it crystal clear that we don't awaken for ourselves alone. As a spiritual midwife, for those who are ready, he assists in the birth of the awakened nature that lies within each of us. He offers weekly teachings, healing, Living Awake groups, retreats, and private sessions at his spiritual center in Sedona, Arizona (The Sedona Zendo of the Awakened Heart) or online. His first book The Zen of Love: Discover Your Own Awakened Heart is available on Amazon. Free digital download of the book. Learn more about Peter and his work at His website Art to Enlighten You The Enlightened Way YouTube channel Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 3/4/2017. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:55 - The Falling in Love Phase 00:11:07 - Direct realization of love and no separation 00:16:35 - Childhood Innocence and Vulnerability 00:21:51 - Connection with the Surroundings 00:27:13 - The Awakening of Love and Light 00:32:20 - The Glimpse of Reality and the Path to Finding It 00:37:49 - Surrendering to Life's Perfection 00:42:41 - The Gradual Progression of Functioning 00:47:37 - The Inner Awakening 00:52:56 - Surrendering to the Guru 00:58:19 - Love as an Opportunity 01:03:35 - Concentrated Universal Love 01:08:55 - Surrendering to the Kundalini Crisis 01:13:58 - The Purpose of Relationships and Lessons Learned 01:19:04 - Lessons from Relationships 01:24:15 - A Traumatic Past Life Experience 01:28:45 - Remembering Past Lives 01:33:19 - The Inner Voice and Going Against It 01:37:40 - The Awakening 01:41:52 - Surrendering the Ego 01:45:50 - Transformation and Radiance 01:49:53 - The Simplicity of Life 01:53:58 - Degrees of Awakening 01:58:16 - The Dissolution of the "You" 02:02:35 - Unpredictability and Lessons from Abuse 02:07:00 - The Evolution of Human Consciousness 02:11:26 - Accessing Infinite Knowing 02:15:37 - Embracing the Energy of Feelings 02:19:52 - Taking Care of Your Body 02:23:49 - Podcast Subscription and Free Book Available Save

388. Duane Elgin Feb 20, 2017

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Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. He has an MBA in business and an MA in economic history He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future, and a senior social scientist co-authoring numerous studies of the long-range future for clients such as the President’s Science Advisor; the National Science Foundation; and others. Duane has also co-founded three non-profit organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. He received the Peace Prize of Japan, the Goi Award, in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” Duane is the Co-director of the Choosing Earth Project. His books include: Choosing Earth: Humanity's Journey of Initiation Through Breakdown and Collapse to Mature Planetary Community "The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?"; "Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity's Future"; "Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich"; "Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness" (Also available as a free download on Duane's site.) He co-authored the book "Changing Images of Man" with Joseph Campbell and other scholars. Websites: choosingearth.org duaneelgin.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview 2nd interview with Duane Interview recorded 2/18/2017. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:52 - Duane Elgin's Background and Accomplishments 00:05:26 - The Awakening Earth: A Profound Spiritual Experience 00:09:04 - A Part of a Larger Aliveness 00:11:29 - The Living Wholeness of the Universe 00:14:18 - The Wholeness of the Universe 00:17:22 - Debating the Existence of a Living Universe 00:19:54 - The Miracle of Existence 00:23:00 - The Complexity and Sophistication of Creation 00:25:30 - The Consciousness of the Cosmos 00:28:49 - Acceleration of Outmoded Ways of Thinking 00:32:08 - Stepping up to the Game 00:35:19 - The Relevance of Human Existence in a Changing World 00:38:35 - Do we have to hit bottom? 00:41:16 - The Life Stage of the Human Family 00:44:05 - Moving from Adolescence to Adulthood 00:46:44 - The Awakening of the Global Brain and Heart 00:50:10 - The Power of Social Media and the Internet 00:53:00 - The Prospects of Making It Through 00:55:20 - The Stages of Awakening and Acceptance 00:58:12 - Observing Other Intelligences and Demonstrating Maturity 01:01:38 - The Three Miracles of Existence 01:04:33 - Profound Intelligence Orchestrating the Universe 01:07:31 - God as Pure Intelligence 01:11:13 - The constancy of the speed of light 01:13:39 - Beings of Light 01:16:43 - Nonlocality in the Quantum Realm 01:19:31 - Awakening to Reflective Consciousness 01:23:00 - Developing Multiple Skill Sets for a Sustainable Future 01:25:55 - The Value of a Spiritual Practice 01:28:03 - Science and Non Duality Conference Save

386. Nicola Amadora Feb 13, 2017

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Nicola Amadora Ph.D. traveled far on her search for the truth of life and real love. The fire was burning strong, as her upbringing had been fraught with intense abuse and horrors. When 18 years old, she worked with Mother Theresa in Calcutta, studied with Tibetan Monks, meditated in Hindu Ashrams, and lived with the indigenous people in the Amazon. She learnt from living saints, nature and people on the street. Later she became a Dharma teacher in the Vipassana Tradition, an Interfaith Minister, a Transpersonal Psychologist and Hakomi Therapist. As a single mother she raised a daughter and led an educational center, which united spirituality with our humanity, leadership, relationship and activism. Her life and work is a rich banquet, one which includes many facets of life. Nicola’s awakenings occurred alone in the wilderness and on busy city roads, always with the call to integrate and embody it in daily life. On her journey she experienced immense wonders and terrors, held in an ever-growing sense of love. But one day, when literally everything in her life was ruthlessly stripped away, in sheer despair and finally surrender, she felt a deep merging and all came rushing home. Human and divine was not separated, but one in the heart of life. Nicola speaks from the juicy voice of the feminine, she does not claim to be enlightened, but rather walks her talk as a mystic in ordinary life. She teaches from deep love and alive presence - one that embraces the muck and beauty of this life and dares to stand and act in this world to make a difference. Nicola offers spiritual retreats, professional trainings, individual sessions, and public talks. She writes and supports people to come home and embody who we are - in the world and with each other - to let love live us, in the midst of the whole enchilada, no matter what is going on. Website: nicolaamadora.com Book: Nothing but Love: Poetry CD's: Meditations for Life Return to the Heart Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 2/11/2017. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:38 - Meeting a Spiritual Teacher 00:08:05 - Meeting Mother Teresa 00:11:59 - Recognizing the Divinity in Everyone 00:15:53 - An Enlightening Experience 00:19:22 - Finding Gentleness with Thich Nhat Hanh 00:23:30 - Exploring the Jungle and Learning from Indigenous People 00:26:43 - Journey into the Jungle 00:30:35 - Conquering Fear: The Magical Encounter with an Anaconda 00:33:34 - Connection with the Wilderness 00:37:46 - Discovering my Purpose in the Wilderness 00:41:33 - A Powerful Awakening in Nature 00:44:51 - The Voice Within and Divine Guidance 00:48:54 - Discerning Authenticity in Channeling 00:53:29 - Attuning to the Source 00:57:59 - The Dance of Devotion and Awareness 01:02:14 - Effort and Surrender: Walking up the Mountain 01:06:11 - Findhorn and the Training 01:10:16 - Surrender and Awakening 01:14:30 - Living in the Light 01:17:01 - Working Toward Healing and Collaboration 01:21:15 - Rise of Global Threats and Deep Insights 01:25:22 - The awakening caused by the one who should not be named 01:30:07 - The Two Wings of the Bird 01:34:52 - The Oneness of Humanity 01:39:23 - Cultivating Openness and Vulnerability 01:43:39 - Cultivating Vulnerability and True Nature 01:48:02 - Embracing the Pain and Opening to Love 01:51:37 - Connecting with Nicola Amadora 01:54:55 - Upcoming Interviews and Site Features 01:58:12 - Upcoming Videos and Thank You Save Save

385. Mari Perron Feb 06, 2017

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Mari Perron tells us she’s delighted that A Course of Love has granted her a voice in the new dialogue that has opened about who we are as human and divine beings. She feels that the wisdom of the heart—a major focus of A Course of Love—has at times been missing from the conversation, and loves being able to speak for both the heart and the “human.” A question asked within A Course of Love is this: Doesn’t it make sense that the only error possible is that of not being who you are? Mari is called the “first receiver” of this Course that was given as an extension of what was begun in A Course in Miracles. A Course in Miracles was recorded by Helen Schucman in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Helen was called a scribe of the words of Jesus which, since that time, have gone out to millions of people all over the world. A Course in Miracles was stated to be a course in thought reversal and mind training. Within A Course of Love, which Mari received between 1998 and 2001, Jesus calls Mari its “first” receiver and says that each person who lets it enter their heart is a receiver as well. Its stated purpose is a return to a true identity that existed prior to the time of learning, and it calls for learning to end. Mari feels that in a world that has told us everything we need to know can be known with our minds and/or learned from teachers, experts and gurus, we’ve often felt discouraged from listening to our hearts or trusting our inner knowing. A Course of Love offers a new way of knowing and invites us to enter dialogue and become creators of the new. Originally published as three separate books, A Course of Love has now been combined into one volume, which includes The Course, The Treatises, and The Dialogues. Since this new publication a few years ago, it has found acceptance with many in the ACIM community, and, like A Course in Miracles, begun to inspire people around the world. Mari lives in St. Paul, Minnesota where she is a writer and contemplative as well as an engaged mother and grandmother. Websites: acourseoflove.org centerforacourseoflove.org Books: A Course of Love: Combined Volume A Course of Love: The Course A Course of Love: An Overview Transcript of this interview Interview conducted 2/4/2017 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview 00:04:02 - A Feeling of Being Known 00:08:22 - Jesus and the Cosmic Context 00:12:27 - The Potential for God Consciousness in All 00:16:43 - Embodying our Divinity on Earth 00:20:58 - Love, Joy, and Creation 00:24:42 - Union within and relationship with the world 00:28:14 - The End of Learning and Inner Knowing 00:32:04 - Awakening and Living in the Gap 00:36:12 - The Ego and Self-Identity 00:40:02 - Connecting with the Angelic Realm 00:44:11 - Searching for Purpose in Work 00:48:04 - Trusting in God 00:51:50 - A Powerful Experience 00:55:02 - Mysticism and Writing 00:58:15 - Wholeheartedness and Being True to Love and Yourself 01:01:38 - The Beginning of Creating a New World 01:05:01 - Embracing Human Feelings and Personhood 01:08:00 - The Incarnational Side of Things 01:11:02 - Creating a New State of Being 01:14:05 - The Effects of Financial Decline and Unaffordable Healthcare 01:17:11 - The Suffering of Others and the Need for Remedy 01:20:21 - The Authenticity of Channeling 01:23:29 - The Effects of Spiritual Transformation 01:26:49 - A Love for Dialogue and Sharing 01:29:45 - Combining "A Course in Miracles" and "A Course of Love" 01:33:03 - Mysticism and the Natural Mystic 01:36:12 - A Spiritual Orientation 01:38:59 - Translations and Final Thoughts 01:42:11 - Staying in Touch and Finding the Book 01:45:15 - Interviews and Index of Guests Save Save Save

381. Marianne Williamson Jan 10, 2017

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Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual author and lecturer. Marianne has been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose & Bill Maher. Seven of her twelve published books have been New York Times Best Sellers. Four of these have been #1. The mega best seller A Return to Love is considered a must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. Marianne is the founder of Sister Giant, an annual conference dedicated to forging a deeper conversation about what is happening in America today – and what we can do to change it. Speakers have included Senator Bernie Sanders, Thom Hartmann, Jean Houston, Robert Thurman, and many more. The event is livestreamed. Marianne’s other books include: The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife Everyday Grace: Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness, and Making Miracles A Woman's Worth Illuminata: A Return to Prayer Healing the Soul of America: Reclaiming Our Voices as Spiritual Citizens A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever The Gift of Change: Spiritual Guidance for Living Your Best Life A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections Tears to Triumph: The Spiritual Journey from Suffering to Enlightenment Marianne is a native of Houston, Texas. In 1989, she founded Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. To date, Project Angel Food has served over 10 million meals. Marianne also co-founded the Peace Alliance. And she serves on the Board of Directors of the RESULTS organization, working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world. Website: marianne.com Marianne gives weekly talks in New York City, based on A Course in Miracles … every Tuesday night at 7:30pm, at Marble Collegiate Church, Fifth Avenue and West 29th Street. The talks are Live Streamed and so are available to everyone, everywhere. Register at marianne.com. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded January 7, 2017 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:59 - Marianne's View on Politics and Spirituality 00:05:50 - The Symbolic Three Days and Forty Years 00:08:30 - Addressing the Suffering of Other Sentient Beings 00:11:12 - The Path of the Heart 00:13:30 - Correlation of Spirituality with Politics 00:16:02 - The Mistake Hillary Made 00:18:42 - Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul 00:21:03 - The Spiritual Responsibility to Heal the Nation and the World 00:23:43 - The Need for Change and Persistence 00:26:13 - The Impact of the Healing Crisis 00:28:31 - Love and Leadership in the Spiritual Community 00:31:06 - The Power of Love and Political Activism 00:33:36 - Inner Work and Public Engagement 00:36:17 - Collaboration and the Great Resistance 00:38:44 - The Game of Economic Disparity 00:41:44 - The Desire for Entrepreneurship and Capitalism Among College Students 00:44:20 - Tapping into Our Inner Resource 00:46:51 - Emotional Discipline in Great Athletes 00:49:41 - Hope and Optimism in a Troubled World 00:52:06 - The Fall of Empires and Depletion of Resources 00:54:50 - The Possibility of Bernie Winning 00:57:24 - The Transition to an Enlightened Society 01:00:01 - Responding to Exxon and the Need for Action 01:02:49 - Psychotherapy's Failure to Provide Comfort and Inspiration 01:05:30 - The Desensitization to Suffering 01:07:59 - Connecting with Inner Happiness through Meditation 01:10:33 - The Power of Meditation and Eclectic Practices 01:13:10 - Dwelling within the Darkness 01:15:43 - Embracing the Possibility 01:18:14 - J.P. Sears and Ultra-Spirituality Save

366. David Spangler Oct 27, 2016

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David Spangler has been a teacher of spiritual potentials since 1964. From 1970 to 1973 he was co-director of the Findhorn Foundation Community. He is a Fellow of the Lindisfarne Association. He is a co-founder of the Lorian Association, a spiritual educational foundation, and a director of the Lorian Center for Incarnational Spirituality. His work involves enabling individuals to embody the innate spirituality of their incarnations. He is the author of over 30 books, including Journey Into Fire Apprenticed To Spirit: The Education of a Soul Subtle Worlds: An Explorer's Field Notes Facing the Future He writes a free monthly email essay called “David’s Desk”. He also writes a quarterly esoteric journal of his work and explorations with the subtle worlds titled Views from the Borderland. In recent years, this work has brought him into contact with the Sidhe, the “Elven” cousins of Humanity. He describes his experiences in a book Conversations with the Sidhe and through a special card deck—Card Deck of the Sidhe, which he created with Jeremy Berg with inspiration and guidance from their Sidhe contacts. Information about his journal, David’s Desk, online courses, books, and workshops can be found at Lorian.org. David is happily married with four adult children. Interview conducted 10/15/2016. Discussion about this interview in the Batgap Community Forum. Transcript of this interview YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:36 - Exploring Subtle Realms and Beings 00:08:53 - Subtle Perception and Spiritual Development 00:14:41 - The Incarnational Process 00:20:10 - The Challenges of Incarnation and Soul Individuality 00:25:05 - The Multidimensionality of the Soul 00:29:24 - The Soul's Sphere of Activity 00:34:17 - Exploring the Subtle Realms Through Peer Review 00:39:57 - Exploring the Reality of Subtle Realms 00:43:48 - Perception and Belief 00:47:40 - Paradigm Shifts: From Flat-Earthers to Subtle Worlds 00:51:54 - The Need for Animal Protein 00:55:28 - A Vision of Incarnate Spirituality 01:00:03 - The Appearance of John, a Subtle Being 01:05:15 - The Sacredness of Incarnation and the Subtle Worlds 01:10:03 - Collaboration and Diversity in Working Groups 01:12:52 - Collaboration with Evolved Beings 01:15:35 - Horizontal versus Vertical Spirituality 01:18:13 - Misunderstandings and Tension on the Psychic Visit 01:21:05 - Honoring Higher Beings 01:24:18 - Senior and Radiant Beings 01:27:30 - Devic Beings and Human Gatherings 01:31:09 - The Influence of Angels on Energy Fields 01:34:46 - Planetary Deva and Ensouling Life 01:39:38 - The Potential for Change within Negative Organizations 01:46:40 - Creating Blowback and Immunity 01:51:05 - The Cleansing Effect of Meditating Together 01:55:49 - The Paper Towel Theory of Creation 02:01:17 - Cultivating Subtle Awareness 02:06:16 - Receiving Information from the Subtle Worlds 02:11:37 - Mr. Potato Head Save

365. James Eaton Oct 18, 2016

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Whilst growing up James had a deep sense that something about life didn’t add up. Unsure about what exactly that something was he tried to ‘fit in’ and graduated in Maths from Oxford University. It didn’t work. He then began seeking a resolution to a lingering sense of unfulfillment by writing songs, singing and playing in bands, then as an actor, then as a school teacher, but that didn’t work either. On recognising that no matter what his outer circumstances were the feeling of longing and dissatisfaction still remained, the nature of seeking turned inward and James found himself following a variety of spiritual and therapeutic paths. Despite providing many insights along the way these too ultimately failed to satisfy. He felt drawn more and more to the question that no one seemed to be asking: “Who is doing all this?” Finally James came across the Non-Dual message with which there was an instant resonance. He met with many different teachers and seeking came to an end when the true nature of reality was clearly seen. James now holds meetings and retreats in the UK and abroad, and lives in Totnes with his partner and two sons. Website: jameseaton.org Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 10/8/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:39 - Finding solace in music and guitar 00:09:08 - Music and Acting Journey 00:12:43 - A Journey into Drama School and Beyond 00:16:03 - Bringing Math to Life 00:19:15 - The Golden Ratio and Spirals 00:22:47 - Involving Students in Learning 00:26:08 - Spiritual Groups and Personal Experiences 00:29:10 - A Bombshell Discovery 00:32:26 - The Presence of Non-Duality and the Journey Towards Awareness 00:35:47 - The Misappropriation of Experience 00:38:54 - The Tricky Art of Teaching in a Group Setting 00:42:11 - The Beauty of Genuine Friendship 00:45:31 - The Nature of Thoughts and Free Will 00:48:37 - The Origin of Thoughts 00:51:50 - The illusion of separateness 00:55:01 - The Illusion of Physical Reality 00:57:59 - The Philosophy of Reality 01:01:14 - Perception is a Perceptual Cocktail 01:04:36 - The Indivisibility Between Knowing and Sound 01:08:50 - The Movement of Experience 01:12:05 - The Power of Realization 01:17:13 - The Paradox of Losing It All 01:22:04 - The Frustration of Children's Reactions 01:26:12 - The Cycle of Craving and Discontent 01:32:52 - Exploring Sense Doorways 01:39:32 - The Drive and Devastation of Awakening 01:45:19 - The Process of Awakening 01:51:56 - The Beauty of Direct Experience 01:59:39 - Wrapping up with a song 02:09:06 - Conclusion and Farewell

359. Roger Castillo Aug 26, 2016

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From an early age I recall a natural inquisitiveness towards the nature and mechanics of all sorts of things. I was constantly observing and theorizing. Fortunately, throughout life, the denser and more persistent forms of suffering were not something I was particularly familiar with. Life unfolded quite smoothly on an inner and outer level. Although there was already a strong spiritual bent, it wasn't until my late twenties that life introduced the notion of enlightenment and the underlying non-dual nature of life. When this happened all the cells in my body shouted ‘yes’ and there was an unexplainable faith that trusted what had been read. From that point, everything else faded into insignificance next to the quest that had been ignited. This was the beginning of a wonderful phase which spontaneously started some 15 years back and spanning 5 years miraculously didn't stop until what was initially pointed at became lived on an unwavering basis. What was most amazing about the process was that from very early on the concept that everything is a 'happening' and not 'my doing' was introduced – that everything is unfolding exactly as it is meant to, not according to my will but according to God's Will. This notion immediately resonated deeply and in a short time the ingrained contrary beliefs dissolved and the conviction flowered into an experiential way of being that so perfectly embodied this pointer. This magically intricate process unfolded with this heart attitude present throughout, making it known directly to be a divinely orchestrated plan delivering everything that was needed in exactly the right proportions and at exactly the right time. I have been known to say "that if any of this process was actually up to 'me', I would have messed it up on day one!". And yet the paradox, but not contradiction, is that it was Roger who was the one contemplating, reading, meditating and so forth. From then I had a deep experiential conviction that everything in life happens the same way "according to God's Will" from the beginning of time to the end of time. This deepened and led to a radical insight about the nature of Source in its most primordial. From here the underlying oneness of life became obvious far more than just intellectually and an unbroken connection to Source was established from where peace of heart in daily living stems. I always speak from my own direct experience, however many who knew the great teachings of my beloved Guru Sri Ramesh Balsekar will recognize the content often comes through in much the same vein as what he shared with seekers for more than 25 years in Mumbai, India. Jai Ramesh Guru. The teachings of Jesus, A Course in Miracles, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi, among others, were all precious gifts which were instrumental in what happened. Humbled and in gratitude I bow. Website: rogercastillo.org YouTube Channel Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 8/20/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:01 - Recognizing the Paradox of Life 00:08:09 - The Experience of Duality and Oneness 00:13:14 - The Three Simultaneously True Levels of Non-Dual Reality 00:17:24 - Smooth Life and Intense Teachings 00:21:38 - Practical Daily Living and Approaching Enlightenment 00:26:12 - A Magical Process of Insight and Contemplation 00:30:38 - Degrees of Spiritual Maturity and Reincarnation 00:35:15 - The Existence of Self 00:40:01 - The Deepening of Understanding in Daily Life 00:45:08 - Certainty about Death 00:49:32 - Life Carrying On 00:54:21 - Life after Death 00:58:23 - The Non-Physicality of Reality 01:03:33 - Surrendering to the Divine's Instruction 01:08:28 - Different Teachings for Different Levels of Development 01:12:57 - Understanding the Evolution of Relationship to Thoughts 01:17:55 - Consciousness and Creativity 01:22:19 - Understanding the Experience of Life 01:27:13 - Finding Peace and Happiness in Daily Living 01:31:17 - The Attitude of Non-Doership 01:34:27 - The Diminishment of Personal Doership 01:39:27 - Witnessing and Non-Doership 01:43:47 - Understanding Witnessing and Integration 01:47:55 - The Influence of Genes and Conditioning 01:52:08 - Acting according to your level of consciousness 01:56:49 - Living without a sense of personal doership 02:01:25 - Dissolving the Sense of Personal Doership 02:05:40 - The Manifestation of Duality and the Nature of Poverty 02:10:25 - Finding a Teacher and Allowing Life to Flow 02:14:53 - Conclusion & Thank You

358. Anette Carlström Aug 15, 2016

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Anette Carlström is an internationally recognized speaker, author and teacher in development in consciousness living in Helsingborg, Sweden. Her focus and specialty is guiding the individual and in groups toward finding your inner compass to discover your full potential and true nature. Anette also has a strong presence in chanting Sacred Mantras, offering mantra concerts as well as having recorded several CD's carrying the transmission of Divine Grace through the Oneness Blessing, easily accessed by simply listening. She is the author of two acclaimed books. In her first – From the Heart - Discovering and Living the Oneness Blessing– she shares her bumpy journey of conscious Awakening and natural transformation as well as answering sensitive and profound questions. Her second book – Namaste, Awakening The Power of Presence is a road map and extraordinary guide, exploring the sacred truths that are hidden in our everyday life. It is filled with wonderful guided meditations and anecdotal stories. Each word of her books permeates the reader into the Power of Presence. Anette is Founder of Diamond Life Foundation, an alternative health practice and meditation center in southern Sweden, where she gives weekly programs, courses and guided meditations as well as giving Cranio Sacral Treatments. Since 2003 she has been traveling around Europe and the World sharing her story, teaching and singing. When she chants and speaks, there is a natural transfer of Grace that is received either in person or over the phone. She is initiated to give the Oneness Meditation (OM) which is a Sacred Transmission of energies that accelerate Awakening to the Intelligence of the Heart. She offers on-line Oneness Meditations every Tuesday evening Swedish time on her free Livestream channel. Website: anettecarlstrom.com YouTube channel Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 8/13/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to "Buddha at the Gas Pump" with Annette Karlström 00:04:12 - The Longing for Uniting with the Presence Within 00:08:30 - A Life-Changing Experience in Hollywood 00:12:51 - Pursuing Acting and Singing in Hollywood 00:17:12 - Finding Fulfillment in Chanting and Meditation 00:21:12 - The Darkest Before the Dawn 00:26:02 - Meeting with Light Beings 00:29:57 - Profound Shift in Consciousness 00:34:07 - A Life-Turning Event 00:38:28 - Meeting Inner Suffering 00:42:54 - Meeting Inner Suffering 00:46:50 - Discovering the Magic Key 00:51:04 - Starting with something simple 00:55:10 - The Energy Transfer Moment 00:59:25 - Profound Shift in Consciousness 01:03:22 - Seeking Help from a Doctor 01:07:21 - The Power of Antaryamin 01:11:30 - The process and effectiveness of Diksha 01:15:53 - The Three Components of Deeksha 01:19:50 - The Magic Temple with No Pillars 01:23:43 - Staying at Shambhala and the Oneness University 01:27:37 - Mystical Experiences in Campus 3 01:31:45 - Levels of Awakening 01:35:33 - Levels of Consciousness and Processing the Suffering of Humanity 01:39:23 - Experiencing the Suffering of the World 01:43:42 - Enjoying the Ride and Awakening to Divine Consciousness 01:47:57 - The Groundswell of Awakening 01:51:46 - Connecting with Your Inner Self 01:55:24 - The Importance of Regular Practice 02:00:30 - Chant of Gratitude 02:05:16 - Exploring the Menus on BatGap

308. David (Davidya) Buckland Oct 14, 2015

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David grew up on the SW coast of Canada. In the mid-'70s, he discovered the subject of consciousness, then Transcendental Meditation (TM). This was quite a revelation. He quickly became an avid seeker, attending many talks and courses. Nine months after starting TM, he arrived in NE France for a 6-month retreat where he would train to become a teacher of TM. After 3 months with lots of purification and clearing, he had sporadic witnessing experiences where awareness shifted briefly into an observer mode. Then in the second 3 months, the lights came on. With a blinding flash of white light (which he much later learned was makara), the witness became permanent, throughout waking, dreams and sleep. At first, he was over-attentive, keeping the mind awake to observe sleeping and manipulate dreams. But quickly that settled into a simple continuity of awareness underlying all experience. Soon after that, the first re-cognition happened, a form of experience where everything about the object is known. This enlivens that principle in consciousness, making it easier for still others to have the same. In this case, it was hiranya gharba or the golden egg - the seed and origin of the universe. It took months to unpack the experience. Perception continued to unfold from there. At the end of the course, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi confirmed the experiences and said there would be much more. David's life grew into career, marriage, and family. Inner development continued but took a back seat for a number of years to the usual demands of a householder’s life. This helped ground and integrate what was unfolding and culture the platform further. Then in 2005, life made several unexpected changes. The spiritual side of life again moved to the forefront. He reconnected with some old friends. A few it turned out had become Self-Realized. After some feedback and darshan with Lorne Hoff, Self at last woke up to Itself here as well. Probably because of the long witnessing, this was quickly followed by a series of profound shifts in Being. And that in turn by transcending Being into Brahman. The unfolding continues. Website Book: Our Natural Potential: Beyond Personal Development, The Stages of Enlightenment (Rick Archer wrote the Foreword.) Transcript of this interview Other BatGap shows with David: Panel at Sofia U. Part 1 | Part 2 Panel Discussion: “Sudden or Gradual: Two Paths to Realization?” David's 2nd BatGap interview. About a month after the interview, David gave a talk at the Science and Nonduality conference on the stages he describes in this interview. Interview recorded 9/25/2015. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:05:21 - Anxious Kid and the Witness 00:09:16 - Lucid Dreaming and Continuity of Awareness 00:13:44 - The Pre-awakening Stage and Energetic Mechanics 00:17:41 - Unpacking the Hiranya garbha experience 00:21:35 - Personalization of Divine Manifestations 00:25:03 - The Nature of Angels and Subtle Beings 00:28:45 - The Mind of God and Other Creations 00:33:18 - Unfolding of Past Lives and Life Context 00:36:24 - The Cycle Comes Around Again 00:41:42 - Blasting Bliss and Laughing Out Loud 00:46:13 - Expanded Consciousness and God Consciousness 00:50:25 - Amplifying the Silence, Devotion to God 00:55:32 - Shift in Consciousness and Dissolution of Self 01:01:05 - The Choice of Perception 01:06:15 - Consciousness Knowing Itself Fully 01:10:31 - Brahman and the Wholeness of Creation 01:14:44 - Unfolding of Non-Duality with Unity 01:19:37 - The Unfolding Process of Consciousness 01:23:22 - The Purpose of Creation and Self-Discovery 01:28:39 - Relationships and Life Chapters 01:34:59 - The Universe within the Body 01:41:20 - Understanding Brahman and the Variations in Enlightenment Experiences 01:45:46 - The Barrier of Concepts 01:49:36 - The Awakening of the Self and the Ego 01:52:48 - The Nature of the Absolute Body 01:57:24 - An Interesting Conversation About Spiritual Awakening 02:02:16 - Dancing with the Ego 02:07:06 - Writing and Engaging in Conversations 02:10:22 - The vastness of reality 02:14:10 - Batgap Theme Song and Goodbye Save Save

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