Ramana Maharshi

My reading this episode is two extracts from the works of Ramana Maharshi. The first is an excerpt from a longer work entitled “Who Am I,” and the second is titled “Self Enquiry.” The “Self Enquiry” piece was written around 1901, and both writings appear in Author Osborne’s The Collected Works of Sri Ramana Maharshi. … Continue reading "Ramana Maharshi – Instructions for Self Enquiry"

My reading this episode is two extracts from the works of Ramana Maharshi. The first is an excerpt from a longer work entitled “Who Am I,” and the second is titled “Self Enquiry.” The “Self Enquiry” piece was written around 1901, and both writings appear in Author Osborne’s The Collected Works of Sri Ramana Maharshi. … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/ramana-maharshi-instructions-for-self-enquiry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Ramana Maharshi – Instructions for Self Enquiry"</a>

Ramana Maharshi – Instructions for Self Enquiry

Eddie Traversa

My reading this episode is an excerpt from Eddie Traversa’s book, Truth Realization. Eddie was an extraordinarily sincere spiritual teacher and friend who passed away in 2022. His website no longer exists, but at least as of the time of this writing, his book is still available, and you can listen to my podcast interview … Continue reading "A Reading from Eddie Traversa’s Truth Realization"

My reading this episode is an excerpt from Eddie Traversa’s book, Truth Realization. Eddie was an extraordinarily sincere spiritual teacher and friend who passed away in 2022. His website no longer exists, but at least as of the time of this writing, his book is still available, and you can listen to my podcast interview … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/a-reading-from-eddie-traversas-truth-realization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "A Reading from Eddie Traversa’s Truth Realization"</a>

A Reading from Eddie Traversa’s Truth Realization

Mike Gegenheimer

Mike Gegenheimer is president of the TAT Foundation, coauthor with me of Passages: An Introduction and Commentary on Richard Rose’s Albigen System, and helps facilitate a self-inquiry group based in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we delve into his years with Richard Rose and the early days of the TAT Foundation, his experiences with the … Continue reading "Mike Gegenheimer: the Magic of Rapport"

Mike Gegenheimer is president of the TAT Foundation, coauthor with me of Passages: An Introduction and Commentary on Richard Rose’s Albigen System, and helps facilitate a self-inquiry group based in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, we delve into his years with Richard Rose and the early days of the TAT Foundation, his experiences with the … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/mike-gegenheimer-the-magic-of-rapport/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Mike Gegenheimer: the Magic of Rapport"</a>

Mike Gegenheimer: the Magic of Rapport

Shawn Nevins

This episode is from an interview titled “Satsang with Shawn Nevins” conducted by Reverend Saina Fernandez from the Awakening Together group. It took a few minutes to find our groove, but thanks to the Reverend’s great questions, this interview hit several key topics and moments of inspiration including discussions on honesty, focus, intuition, and the … Continue reading "Shawn Nevins Interview – Honesty, Focus, Intuition, and the Natural Koan"

This episode is from an interview titled “Satsang with Shawn Nevins” conducted by Reverend Saina Fernandez from the Awakening Together group. It took a few minutes to find our groove, but thanks to the Reverend’s great questions, this interview hit several key topics and moments of inspiration including discussions on honesty, focus, intuition, and the … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/shawn-nevins-interview-honesty-focus-intuition-and-the-natural-koan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Shawn Nevins Interview – Honesty, Focus, Intuition, and the Natural Koan"</a>

Shawn Nevins Interview – Honesty, Focus, Intuition, and the Natural Koan

My reading this episode is an excerpt from my book, Subtraction: The Simple Math of Enlightenment, where I describe the moments that led up to my enlightenment experience. It occurred as I was reading a transcript of Franklin Merrell-Wolff’s Induction talk, so this reading is a mix of my words and quotes from Merrell-Wolff’s talk. … Continue reading "Induction and Subtraction – the plunge into enlightenment"

My reading this episode is an excerpt from my book, Subtraction: The Simple Math of Enlightenment, where I describe the moments that led up to my enlightenment experience. It occurred as I was reading a transcript of Franklin Merrell-Wolff’s Induction talk, so this reading is a mix of my words and quotes from Merrell-Wolff’s talk. … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/induction-and-subtraction-the-plunge-into-enlightenment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Induction and Subtraction – the plunge into enlightenment"</a>

Induction and Subtraction – the plunge into enlightenment

This episode’s reading features two dialogues from the book Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi. Covering the period 1935 to 1939, the book is an excellent resource for the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and was a constant companion while I lived in a cabin on Richard Rose’s farm. Ramana Maharshi’s teaching are best not read cover … Continue reading "Ramana Maharshi – Exploring Who am I?"

This episode’s reading features two dialogues from the book Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi. Covering the period 1935 to 1939, the book is an excellent resource for the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and was a constant companion while I lived in a cabin on Richard Rose’s farm. Ramana Maharshi’s teaching are best not read cover … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/ramana-maharshi-exploring-who-am-i/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Ramana Maharshi – Exploring Who am I?"</a>

Ramana Maharshi – Exploring Who am I?

This episode’s reading is a selection called “The Basis of Awareness” from Instant Zen, a translation by Thomas Cleary of the writings of zen master Foyan. Foyan was a 12th century Chinese Zen master and is one of the few Zen masters that Cleary felt equal to the great ones of the Golden Age of … Continue reading "Foyan – The Basis of Awareness"

This episode’s reading is a selection called “The Basis of Awareness” from Instant Zen, a translation by Thomas Cleary of the writings of zen master Foyan. Foyan was a 12th century Chinese Zen master and is one of the few Zen masters that Cleary felt equal to the great ones of the Golden Age of … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/foyan-the-basis-of-awareness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Foyan – The Basis of Awareness"</a>

Foyan – The Basis of Awareness

Walt Whitman

This episode’s reading is a selection called “To Think of Time” from Walt Whitman’s 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass. Describing the writing as “soaring” may seem cliched, but if you listen and allow the words to work their magic you may feel the expansion and uplifting that Whitman strives to transmit as the covering … Continue reading "To Think of Time – Walt Whitman"

This episode’s reading is a selection called “To Think of Time” from Walt Whitman’s 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass. Describing the writing as “soaring” may seem cliched, but if you listen and allow the words to work their magic you may feel the expansion and uplifting that Whitman strives to transmit as the covering … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/to-think-of-time-walt-whitman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "To Think of Time – Walt Whitman"</a>

To Think of Time – Walt Whitman

This episode’s reading is a short excerpt of spiritual poetry from the TAT Foundation publication Beyond Mind, Beyond Death. It’s the first volume published by the TAT Press, and I consider it a “desert island” book–one you return to again and again for insight and inspiration. The reading opens with “Just Look” by J.C. Its … Continue reading "Spiritual Poetry: Seeker and Finder"

This episode’s reading is a short excerpt of spiritual poetry from the TAT Foundation publication Beyond Mind, Beyond Death. It’s the first volume published by the TAT Press, and I consider it a “desert island” book–one you return to again and again for insight and inspiration. The reading opens with “Just Look” by J.C. Its … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/spiritual-poetry-seeker-and-finder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Spiritual Poetry: Seeker and Finder"</a>

Spiritual Poetry: Seeker and Finder

This episode’s reading is an an excerpt from the book I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, which I found at searchwithin.org. The excerpt was titled “The Realization of Nisargadatta.” Though not labelled as such in the book, in this excerpt Nisargadatta clearly and, as always, succinctly describes his spiritual realization. See my review of … Continue reading "The Realization of Nisargadatta Marahaj"

This episode’s reading is an an excerpt from the book I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, which I found at <a href="http://searchwithin.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">searchwithin.org</a>. The excerpt was titled “The Realization of Nisargadatta.” Though not labelled as such in the book, in this excerpt Nisargadatta clearly and, as always, succinctly describes his spiritual realization. See my review of … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/the-realization-of-nisargadatta-marahaj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "The Realization of Nisargadatta Marahaj"</a>

The Realization of Nisargadatta Marahaj

Interviews with profound, yet down-to-earth spiritual teachers.  Hear their life stories and nuggets of wisdom that you can apply to your spiritual search.  If the great mysteries of life intrigue you, then you will enjoy this show.  Some of the questions we explore: Who am I?  Where did I come from?  Where am I going?  What is the self?  Is there a soul?  What is enlightenment?  What is death?  What is the difference between meditation for relaxation and meditation for self inquiry?

Alfred Pulyan

This episode’s reading is an essay by Alfred Pulyan titled “The Penny That Blots Out The Sun.” Pulyan was a little-known Zen teacher based in Connecticut and active in the 1950s through his death in 1966. Like so many authentic teachers, he labored in relative obscurity, yet his words and deeds continue to affect many. … Continue reading "The Penny That Blots Out The Sun – Alfred Pulyan"

This episode’s reading is an essay by Alfred Pulyan titled “The Penny That Blots Out The Sun.” Pulyan was a little-known Zen teacher based in Connecticut and active in the 1950s through his death in 1966. Like so many authentic teachers, he labored in relative obscurity, yet his words and deeds continue to affect many. … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/the-penny-that-blots-out-the-sun-alfred-pulyan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "The Penny That Blots Out The Sun – Alfred Pulyan"</a>

The Penny That Blots Out The Sun – Alfred Pulyan

This episode’s reading is an essay by William Samuel titled “The World is After the Fact” from his book The Child Within Us Lives! In it, William Samuel reaches out to the audience laying bare the depth of his understanding and felt experience of Reality. I’ve only scratched the surface of William Samuel’s teachings, so … Continue reading "The World is After the Fact – William Samuel"

This episode’s reading is an essay by William Samuel titled “The World is After the Fact” from his book The Child Within Us Lives! In it, William Samuel reaches out to the audience laying bare the depth of his understanding and felt experience of Reality. I’ve only scratched the surface of William Samuel’s teachings, so … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/the-world-is-after-the-fact-william-samuel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "The World is After the Fact – William Samuel"</a>

The World is After the Fact – William Samuel

Bernadette Roberts

This episode’s reading is an essay by Bernadette Roberts titled “How it Works.” In just a few paragraphs, Bernadette dives deep into the paradox of the unmanifested, manifesting, and manifested. It’s from her book The Experience of No-Self. Though Bernadette considered herself a Christian writer and seemed perpetually irritated with anyone trying to take her … Continue reading "Bernadette Roberts on How it Works – diving into the Unmanifested"

This episode’s reading is an essay by Bernadette Roberts titled “How it Works.” In just a few paragraphs, Bernadette dives deep into the paradox of the unmanifested, manifesting, and manifested. It’s from her book The Experience of No-Self. Though Bernadette considered herself a Christian writer and seemed perpetually irritated with anyone trying to take her … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/bernadette-roberts-on-how-it-works/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Bernadette Roberts on How it Works – diving into the Unmanifested"</a>

Bernadette Roberts on How it Works – diving into the Unmanifested

Bart Marshall

What is Zen transmission? Today’s reading is from Bart Marshall’s essay called “Transmission” published in the book Beyond Mind, Beyond Death. Bart has appeared on this podcast and was featured in my film Closer Than Close, so I’m sure many of you are familiar with his work. It’s a brilliant essay, striking a bell that’s … Continue reading "“Transmission” by Bart Marshall: The Induction Series #1"

What is Zen transmission? Today’s reading is from Bart Marshall’s essay called “Transmission” published in the book Beyond Mind, Beyond Death. Bart has appeared on this podcast and was featured in my film Closer Than Close, so I’m sure many of you are familiar with his work. It’s a brilliant essay, striking a bell that’s … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/zen-transmission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "“Transmission” by Bart Marshall: The Induction Series #1"</a>

“Transmission” by Bart Marshall: The Induction Series #1

The first time I saw Richard Rose, I heard him give his Lecture of Questions. It began with “What do you know for sure? Does a man own a house or does a house own him?” and continued, question after question, challenging my assumptions, beliefs, and hopes about every aspect of life. I was both … Continue reading "The Lecture of Questions – Revisited"

The first time I saw Richard Rose, I heard him give his Lecture of Questions. It began with “What do you know for sure? Does a man own a house or does a house own him?” and continued, question after question, challenging my assumptions, beliefs, and hopes about every aspect of life. I was both … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/the-lecture-of-questions-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "The Lecture of Questions – Revisited"</a>

The Lecture of Questions – Revisited

Barber Crowley

The one thing I didn’t ask Pat “The Barber” Crowley in our interview was how he got his nickname. I’ll blame that on the Irish gift for storytelling, in full evidence with Pat Crowley, which mesmerized and transported me to the wild seashores of Ireland and into the heart of Pat’s hunger for Truth. Pat … Continue reading "Pat The Barber Crowley: the power of intuitive intelligence"

The one thing I didn’t ask Pat “The Barber” Crowley in our interview was how he got his nickname. I’ll blame that on the Irish gift for storytelling, in full evidence with Pat Crowley, which mesmerized and transported me to the wild seashores of Ireland and into the heart of Pat’s hunger for Truth. Pat … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/pat-the-barber-crowley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Pat The Barber Crowley: the power of intuitive intelligence"</a>

Pat The Barber Crowley: the power of intuitive intelligence

My last interview with Art Ticknor was nearly 15 years ago, so I thought it time to catch up and see what’s new. Nothing much, in the sense that Art is still as uncompromising and ever a truth-seeking gadfly. In addition to audio, there is video available for this interview. Check it out below. Art … Continue reading "Art Ticknor: the essence of confrontation"

My last interview with Art Ticknor was nearly 15 years ago, so I thought it time to catch up and see what’s new. Nothing much, in the sense that Art is still as uncompromising and ever a truth-seeking gadfly. In addition to audio, there is video available for this interview. Check it out below. Art … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/art-ticknor-the-essence-of-confrontation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Art Ticknor: the essence of confrontation"</a>

Art Ticknor: the essence of confrontation

John E Davis

John E Davis II is a spiritual teacher who passed away in 1984 , leaving behind an audiotaped interview and a few poems that appeared in a TAT Journal shortly after his passing. I resurrected that interview for this month’s podcast because it’s refreshingly far removed from the increasingly homogeneous mass of spiritual teachings on … Continue reading "John E Davis Interview"

John E Davis II is a spiritual teacher who passed away in 1984 , leaving behind an audiotaped interview and a few poems that appeared in a TAT Journal shortly after his passing. I resurrected that interview for this month’s podcast because it’s refreshingly far removed from the increasingly homogeneous mass of spiritual teachings on … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/john-e-davis-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "John E Davis Interview"</a>

John E Davis Interview

Joel Morwood

Joel Morwood is the spiritual director of the Center for Sacred Sciences in Eugene, Oregon. For over 30 years, he’s helped guide seekers on the spiritual path through his many talks, essays, and books, as well as helped fashion a body of teachings that calls upon the great mystical traditions. It was 2017 when I … Continue reading "Joel Morwood Interview"

Joel Morwood is the spiritual director of the Center for Sacred Sciences in Eugene, Oregon. For over 30 years, he’s helped guide seekers on the spiritual path through his many talks, essays, and books, as well as helped fashion a body of teachings that calls upon the great mystical traditions. It was 2017 when I … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/joel-morwood-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Joel Morwood Interview"</a>

Joel Morwood Interview

Bob Fergeson

Bob Fergeson, author of The Listening Attention and Dark Zen: A Guru on the Bayou, is a spiritual teacher who focuses on the nuts and bolts of spiritual seeking while also conveying with his presence the ineffable message of Reality. Hopefully this Bob Fergeson interview offers a taste of both. In this episode with Bob … Continue reading "Bob Fergeson Interview"

Bob Fergeson, author of The Listening Attention and Dark Zen: A Guru on the Bayou, is a spiritual teacher who focuses on the nuts and bolts of spiritual seeking while also conveying with his presence the ineffable message of Reality. Hopefully this Bob Fergeson interview offers a taste of both. In this episode with Bob … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/bob-fergeson-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Bob Fergeson Interview"</a>

Bob Fergeson Interview

These are incredibly inspiring and informative podcasts.  They stand out for two reasons.  One is the teachers that are interviewed.  They&#39;re open and straightforward about their spiritual path and what they found, and they have insightful observations about what&#39;s useful, and not so useful, in the search.  The other reason is that the interviewer, Shawn Nevins, listens well and asks penetrating questions that draws out each teacher&#39;s unique perspective and insights.  I highly recommend them for anyone interested in the spiritual path.

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Maury Lee

The tagline on Maury Lee’s website reads ” Sixty-nine year old male, expressing non duality, realization, by the grace of God.” The simplicity, yet depth, of that line is a good summation of Maury Lee. Maury was recommended to me by Michael Casari, and I found him to be an otherwise quiet soul who became … Continue reading "Maury Lee Interview"

The tagline on Maury Lee’s website reads ” Sixty-nine year old male, expressing non duality, realization, by the grace of God.” The simplicity, yet depth, of that line is a good summation of Maury Lee. Maury was recommended to me by Michael Casari, and I found him to be an otherwise quiet soul who became … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/maury-lee-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Maury Lee Interview"</a>

Maury Lee Interview

Richard Howlin

Joseph Sadony

I credit Joseph Sadony with inspiring me to explore the realm of intuition and giving a taste of the difference between an emotion that is a reaction to a thought, and a thought that is a reaction to a feeling. Every so often, I dust off my copy of Gates of the Mind and get … Continue reading "Dr. Richard Howlin on Joseph Sadony"

I credit Joseph Sadony with inspiring me to explore the realm of intuition and giving a taste of the difference between an emotion that is a reaction to a thought, and a thought that is a reaction to a feeling. Every so often, I dust off my copy of Gates of the Mind and get … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/dr-richard-howlin-on-joseph-sadony/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Dr. Richard Howlin on Joseph Sadony"</a>

Dr. Richard Howlin on Joseph Sadony

Howdie Mickoski is the author of the recently published Falling For Truth: A Spiritual Death And Awakening.  Howdie approached me some years ago with a book manuscript comparing the teachings of Richard Rose to alchemy, Native American traditions, ancient Egyptian wisdom, Carlos Castaneda, and the story of his own spiritual path.  I couldn’t resist agreeing … Continue reading "Howdie Mickoski Interview"

Howdie Mickoski is the author of the recently published Falling For Truth: A Spiritual Death And Awakening.  Howdie approached me some years ago with a book manuscript comparing the teachings of Richard Rose to alchemy, Native American traditions, ancient Egyptian wisdom, Carlos Castaneda, and the story of his own spiritual path.  I couldn’t resist agreeing … <a href="https://www.spiritualteachers.org/podcast/howdie-mickoski-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Howdie Mickoski Interview"</a>

Howdie Mickoski Interview

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