Episodes

WARNING: This is a fairly rambling chat by Damo, where he is looking at the trials and tribulations of teaching. It may only be relevant to those who teach classes of their own. Please skip this episode if you want to stay with more focused talks. This is a fairly random one! In this talk, Damo discusses teaching, how it is possible to become drained by teaching, becoming a cult leader, disappointments and then, the beautiful side of teaching.

WARNING: This is a fairly rambling chat by Damo, where he is looking at the trials and tribulations of teaching. It may only be relevant to those who teach classes of their own. Please skip this episode if you want to stay with more focused talks. This is a fairly random one! In this talk, Damo discusses teaching, how it is possible to become drained by teaching, becoming a cult leader, disappointments and then, the beautiful side of teaching.

WARNING: This is a fairly rambling chat by Damo, where he is looking at the trials and tribulations of teaching. It may only be relevant to those who teach classes of their own. Please skip this episode if you want to stay with more focused talks. This is a fairly random one! In this talk, Damo discusses teaching, how it is possible to become drained by teaching, becoming a cult leader, disappointments and then, the beautiful side of teaching.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the classical Daoist principle of (云游) or 'cloud wandering'. He is driving across the US and talking about how this principle was applied to help with creation of malleability of sense of identity.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the classical Daoist principle of (云游) or 'cloud wandering'. He is driving across the US and talking about how this principle was applied to help with creation of malleability of sense of identity.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the classical Daoist principle of (云游) or 'cloud wandering'. He is driving across the US and talking about how this principle was applied to help with creation of malleability of sense of identity.

In this episode, Damo is discussing one of the most basic ways in which the five elements (Wu Xing) are used to inform alchemical practice. The model of the five elements is a deep and multi-layered theory that is applied in many ways; here, the focus is on just one of the most basics ways. Laying the foundations within the five elements is w way to ensure that the Qi of the body is regulated and healthy before going into deeper and more powerful alchemical processes.

In this episode, Damo is discussing one of the most basic ways in which the five elements (Wu Xing) are used to inform alchemical practice. The model of the five elements is a deep and multi-layered theory that is applied in many ways; here, the focus is on just one of the most basics ways. Laying the foundations within the five elements is w way to ensure that the Qi of the body is regulated and healthy before going into deeper and more powerful alchemical processes.

In this episode, Damo is discussing one of the most basic ways in which the five elements (Wu Xing) are used to inform alchemical practice. The model of the five elements is a deep and multi-layered theory that is applied in many ways; here, the focus is on just one of the most basics ways. Laying the foundations within the five elements is w way to ensure that the Qi of the body is regulated and healthy before going into deeper and more powerful alchemical processes.

Damo is discussing the nature of emotions, feelings and moods. He looks at the three categories of dealing with emotions: 1- ending them 2- following them 3- converting them These are three common approaches taken towards the emotions in contemporary and classical spiritual practice.

Damo is discussing the nature of emotions, feelings and moods. He looks at the three categories of dealing with emotions: 1- ending them 2- following them 3- converting them These are three common approaches taken towards the emotions in contemporary and classical spiritual practice.

Damo is discussing the nature of emotions, feelings and moods. He looks at the three categories of dealing with emotions: 1- ending them 2- following them 3- converting them These are three common approaches taken towards the emotions in contemporary and classical spiritual practice.

Trigger warning - Damo is talking about lost young men, manners, chivalry and gender. Please avoid if these kinds of topics upset you in any way.

Trigger warning - Damo is talking about lost young men, manners, chivalry and gender. Please avoid if these kinds of topics upset you in any way.

Trigger warning - Damo is talking about lost young men, manners, chivalry and gender. Please avoid if these kinds of topics upset you in any way.

In this episode, Damo is discussing the nature of self-improvement through contemplation, recognition of personal weakness and then changing your habits. He discusses the responsibility we have to ourselves, the people in our lives and the wider world as cultivators.

In this episode, Damo is discussing the nature of self-improvement through contemplation, recognition of personal weakness and then changing your habits. He discusses the responsibility we have to ourselves, the people in our lives and the wider world as cultivators.

In this episode, Damo is discussing the nature of self-improvement through contemplation, recognition of personal weakness and then changing your habits. He discusses the responsibility we have to ourselves, the people in our lives and the wider world as cultivators.

In this episode, Damo is informally chatting about three layers of self which may be focused upon in meditative practice. Please note that we had a couple of issues with the recording and so the sound and image doesn't fully synch up. Apologies for this.

In this episode, Damo is informally chatting about three layers of self which may be focused upon in meditative practice. Please note that we had a couple of issues with the recording and so the sound and image doesn't fully synch up. Apologies for this.

In this episode, Damo is informally chatting about three layers of self which may be focused upon in meditative practice. Please note that we had a couple of issues with the recording and so the sound and image doesn't fully synch up. Apologies for this.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the mindset behind alternative healing, Chinese medicine and how people can be generally addicted to healing as a concept.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the mindset behind alternative healing, Chinese medicine and how people can be generally addicted to healing as a concept.

In this episode, Damo is looking at the mindset behind alternative healing, Chinese medicine and how people can be generally addicted to healing as a concept.