Episodes
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Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E9 - Five Elements in Alchemy
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.
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Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E9 - Five Elements in Alchemy
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.
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Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E9 - Five Elements in Alchemy
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.
8
Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E8 - Kill Those Emotions
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.
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Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E8 - Kill Those Emotions
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.
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Sept. 6, 2021
S4:E8 - Kill Those Emotions
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.
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July 28, 2021
S4:E7 - Manners Maketh the Man
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.
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July 28, 2021
S4:E7 - Manners Maketh the Man
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.
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July 28, 2021
S4:E7 - Manners Maketh the Man
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E6 - Self-Improvement in Qigong
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E6 - Self-Improvement in Qigong
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E6 - Self-Improvement in Qigong
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E5 - Three Layers of Self
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E5 - Three Layers of Self
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.
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July 21, 2021
S4:E5 - Three Layers of Self
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.
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July 4, 2021
S4:E4 - Addicted to Alternative Healing
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.
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July 4, 2021
S4:E4 - Addicted to Alternative Healing
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.
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July 4, 2021
S4:E4 - Addicted to Alternative Healing
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.
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June 25, 2021
S4:E3 - Delusions of Divinity
In this episode, Damo is chatting about ideas of divinity within practice. What does it mean to see yourself as God, as an Avatar, as the Divine Feminine or Masculine? What does it mean to just be normal and isn't this enough?
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June 25, 2021
S4:E3 - Delusions of Divinity
In this episode, Damo is chatting about ideas of divinity within practice. What does it mean to see yourself as God, as an Avatar, as the Divine Feminine or Masculine? What does it mean to just be normal and isn't this enough?
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June 25, 2021
S4:E3 - Delusions of Divinity
In this episode, Damo is chatting about ideas of divinity within practice. What does it mean to see yourself as God, as an Avatar, as the Divine Feminine or Masculine? What does it mean to just be normal and isn't this enough?
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June 11, 2021
S4:E2 - Attachment & The Mind
In this episode, Damo is chatting about the nature of the mind, how attachments are formed and how we may apply our awareness to the formation of mind between direct practice sessions. It is a chatty episode with no real structure, just a sharing of thoughts and experiences.
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June 11, 2021
S4:E2 - Attachment & The Mind
In this episode, Damo is chatting about the nature of the mind, how attachments are formed and how we may apply our awareness to the formation of mind between direct practice sessions. It is a chatty episode with no real structure, just a sharing of thoughts and experiences.
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June 11, 2021
S4:E2 - Attachment & The Mind
In this episode, Damo is chatting about the nature of the mind, how attachments are formed and how we may apply our awareness to the formation of mind between direct practice sessions. It is a chatty episode with no real structure, just a sharing of thoughts and experiences.