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In this episode, Joe and Damien discuss how the Buddhist Path applies to our everyday life and death.

In today's episode, Jed explains his stepping off the path and return to Dharma practice. He asks Damien for his commentary on the 4 instructions of Gampopa, Taking Refuge, Awakening Intention, Four Immeasurables, and Dedication. We discuss the importance of making practice a felt sense rather than just conceptual. Enjoy. For more about Damien visit: vajrabodyvajramind.com

Robert Moss is an Australian historian, journalist and author and creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of dreamwork and shamanism. In our show today we discuss how dreams can help us in troubling times. He also, shares a few entertaining stories that give us models on how to relate to synchronicity and our dreams. We also the discuss the many important and potential uses of symbols and learning what to ask for in life. Enjoy More about Robert at www.mossdreams.com Intro music by William, darling Outro Music by Clouds over Moscow. We are vajrabodyvajramind.com  

Jakob is a long time student of Buddhism, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Dxongsar Khyentse. He is a translator and author of many books on Tibetan Buddhism. In our conversation today we discuss how to maintain the important aspects of the tradition in our modern world. Topics like karma, keeping samaya, materialism, faith, devotion, relative truth, etc. This conversation is particularly helpful for Vajrayana practitioners but also for those on a spiritual path. Enjoy! Intro music by William, darling. Outro music by Clouds over Moscow.

In today's episode, we talk with Andrew about working with dream yoga. We discuss why it can be so difficult to attain lucidity in dreams, how the practice fits into the larger path of Tibetan Buddhism and why this practice is so important. This conversation is a real blast, enjoy!! More about Andrew visit www.andrewholocek.com Intro music by William, darling Outro music by Clouds Over Moscow

Ken is a Buddhist teacher, author. and founder of unfetteredmind.org On this episode we have our friend Ken McLeod return to the show. In our conversation we discuss how to deal with our difficult political/cultural climate and about living with pure perception and the practice of being Chenrezig. Finally, we talk about devotion and how it can bring us into direct awareness. This conversation was deep and profound as can be expected when talking with Ken. Learn more about Ken at unfetteredmind.org   Intro music by William, darling.

For the last 26 years, Robert Litman has guided clients and students in the use of movement, breath and sound as a tool for personal growth, restoring healthy breathing rhythms, structural alignment, and efficient body mechanics. He founded The Breathable Body in 2003.  In our episode we talk about how our unexamined breathing can cause anxiety in these stimulating times we are in. And how this anxiety puts us in a state of fight or flight that leads to an inability to discern real fears from imagined ones. He shares multiple ways to get us back into rest and settle state in order to make decisions. To learn more about Robert visit: www.thebreatheablebody.com or www.continuumwellsprings.com And our kickass music by William, darling. Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/william-darling23  

Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW is a teacher, author, storyteller, spiritual activist, farmer, and founder of Orphan Wisdom. With a Master`s degrees from Harvard University (Theology) and the U of Toronto (Social Work), he is revolutionizing grief and dying in the North America. He has spent many years in palliative care which has informed him about the death-phobia and grief illiteracy that we are living in North America. In our show we journey through understanding where our culture`s views on death are and how they came to be. One thing Stephan does is show how language is used to separate ourselves from death and the dying. He shares with us what he sees people struggle with the most in their dying hours. And he articulates what it means to be healthy while dying. We hope you get a lot from the show.  Learn more about Stephen at: www.orphanwisdom.com

�Today's episode features our guest Kai Altair. Kai is an artist of many expressions including a singer/songwriter, dancer, Reiki practitioner, ocean advocate, and more. Overall, she is someone who is passionate about creating sacred space for herself and others. Our show in large part is about Kai's approach to creating through dreams, devotion to meditation, exercise, and practices. She has a new album entitled Shapeshifter that features well known visionary music artist such as Desert Dwellers, David Starfire, Kaminada, Govinda and more.   Check Kai out at www.kaialtair.com Intro song is Mama Ocean remix by Desert Dwellers and onto song is Shadow Dance remix by Kaminanda

Tenaya Amelia is a life-long dreamer trained by renowned dream teacher Robert Moss, creator of Active Dreaming. Intuitive, sensitive and creative, she holds a safe and vibrant space to explore the inner realms. Tenaya weaves together intuitive painting, collage, expressive movement and evocative music into her unique offerings. She is based in Northern California and offers workshops, one-on-one sessions and a monthly Dream Salon.  In our show we discuss dreams in great detail. Ranging from some basic practices to help foster relationships to dreams, to how to draw meaning and bring them into our waking life. We also talk about nightmares. Enjoy! To learn more about Tenaya visit: www.dreamsthatspeak.com Promo: Zhou Nutrition`s Neuro-Peak. Use Promo Code BODYMIND on Amazon to receive a 10% discount: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Function-Support-Memory-Clarity/dp/B0157EJZGI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483992355&sr=8-1&keywords=neuro-peak  

Neil Kramer is a philosopher and eotericist. His work focuses on spirituality, mysticism, and metaphysics. In this episode, we talk with Neil about what it means to use our will to direct our lives. We discuss goodness and eithics and finally, we talk about living deep spiritual life that has harmony and balance. Learn more about Neil at: www.neilkramer.com    

Anilah is the solo project of vocalist and composer Dréa Drury, a musician based in the Selkirk Mountains of Western Canada. Her inspirations draw from traditional shamanic sound practices, sacred chant, dark tribal, and Indian Classical. She has studied the art of using the voice as a healing modality. In todays episode we dive deeper into her roots, creative process, use of plant medicines, shifting music into a ritual, and much more. Learn more about Dréa at: www.anilah.ca or www.liveyourownritual.com     

In this episode Damien and Jed recap the past few months of shows. They share what they have learned and where they are at in their life's and on their path. The conversation includes maybe topics ranging from Trump, death, synchronicity, and helpful ways to navigate during these times. www.vajrabodyvajramind.com