284 episodes

Immanence = Transcendence. Exploring Consciousness and the capacities of consciousness--the horizons we never touch, because we are already there....with Michael Kokal

End of the Road Podcast (Immanence = Transcendence‪)‬ Michael Kokal

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 48 Ratings

Immanence = Transcendence. Exploring Consciousness and the capacities of consciousness--the horizons we never touch, because we are already there....with Michael Kokal

    Episode 284: Dr. James Maffie: Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion

    Episode 284: Dr. James Maffie: Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion

    Dr. James Maffie is senior lecturer in the Department of American Studies and an affiliate of the Departments of Philosophy and History and Religious and Latin American Studies Programs at the University of Maryland.  He is the author of Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion, which is the subject of this podcast, and numerous articles examining various aspects of conquest era Mexica (Aztec) philosophical thought.  He argues that the conquest-era Mexica advanced a highly sophisticated and systematic philosophy worthy of consideration alongside other world philosophies.  HIs work employs a broadly inter-disciplinary approach including indigenous studies, linguistics, ethnography, religious studies, art history, archeology, history as well as philosophy.  
    For more information about Professor Maffie and his work, please see:  https://history.umd.edu/directory/james-maffie or reach out to him directly at:  maffiej@umd.edu.  Cover photo courtesy of the author.
    This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-284-dr-james-maffie-aztec-philosophy-understanding-a-world-in-motion
    Have a blessed week!

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 283: Dr. Christopher Bache: "Diamonds From Heaven"

    Episode 283: Dr. Christopher Bache: "Diamonds From Heaven"

    Dr. Bache is professor emeritus in the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University, adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Emeritus Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and on the Advisory Council of Grof Legacy Training.  
    Dr. Bache is the author of numerous books, including The Living Classroom:  Teaching and the Collective Consciousness, Dark Night, Early Dawn, Lifecycles: Reincarnation and the Web of Life, and Diamonds from Heaven:  LSD and the Mind of the Universe, the latter of which is the subject of this podcast.  
    Mor information about Dr. Bache can be found at :  https://chrisbache.com/ABOUT-1
    (This is a rerecording of the 2019 interview with a new introduction)
    This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:   https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-283-dr-christopher-bache-diamonds-from-heaven
    Have a blessed weekend!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 282: Dylan Webster and Andres Colon: Sacred=Alchemical/Words/Images/Symbols/Poems

    Episode 282: Dylan Webster and Andres Colon: Sacred=Alchemical/Words/Images/Symbols/Poems

    This podcast features two artists and focuses on the relationship between the Sacred and Words, Symbols, Images, and the Alchemical process of Poetry.
    Dylan Webster is the author of Dislocated, a collection of poetry.  His poetry and fiction can be found in Quillkeepers Press anthologies, the Neon Sunrise Publishing anthology Love//Lost, the Dillydoun Review and the Cannon's Mouth.  He is currently working on his first novel.  Connect with him at: @phoenicianpoet.
    Andres Colon is an author, artist, Illustrator and graphic designer.  He is the author of The Matador's Wife and Anatomy Of, both collections of poetry.  He also has a unique collection of art available at @a_ndres.c on Instagram or  https://linktr.ee/andrescolonart
    This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-282-dylan-webster-and-andres-colon-sacredalchemicalwordsimagessymbolspoems
    Have a blessed weekend!
    Cover art is a digital illustration from Andres titled "The Matador's Wife" also the title of his collection of poetry discussed on this podcast.
     

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Episode 281: Oren Jay Sofer: Contemplative Practice/Dharma/Your Heart Was Made for This

    Episode 281: Oren Jay Sofer: Contemplative Practice/Dharma/Your Heart Was Made for This

    Oren teaches Buddhist meditation, mindfulness, and communication internationally.  He is the author of several books, including the bestselling Say What You Mean:  A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (2018) and his latest work, Your Heart Was Made for This:  Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love (2023) which is the focus of this podcast.
    Lama Rod Owens states that Oren's work "offers a beautiful and poignant invitation to meet the crises of our current world and communities with the power or contemplative practice, which helps us to acknowledge the pain that we are all experiencing and reveals how we can respond directly with awareness and tenderness."  
    For more information and to connect with Oren and his teachings, please see: https://www.orenjaysofer.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/orenjaysofer
    https://www.facebook.com/OrenJaySofer/
    This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-281-oren-jay-sofer-contemplative-practicedharmayour-heart-was-made-for-this
    Have a blessed weekend!

    • 57 min
    Episode 280: Dimitri Moraitis: Spiritual Arts Institute/Christ Consciousness/Theosophy

    Episode 280: Dimitri Moraitis: Spiritual Arts Institute/Christ Consciousness/Theosophy

    Co-founder and co-spiritual director of the Spiritual Arts Institute (a nonprofit), Dimitri has been instrumental in bringing the Spiritual Arts Institute to the place it is today as a premier metaphysical school.  With Barbara Martin, he co-authored Change Your Aura, Change Your Life (2000), Communing With the Divine (2021), Karma and Reincarnation (2021), The Healing Power of Your Aura (2020) and their newest book Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution (2021).  
    Barbara Y. Martin (known affectionately as the "Mozart of Metaphysics") worked with Dimitri to form the Seven Spiritual Arts Program, their proprietary metaphysical training program offered to SAI students.  Participants learn effective  meditation and seven mystical arts to accelerate spiritual growth.  Essential Divine Light principles build an enduring foundation to apply in any aspect of life including careers, relationships, and a lasting sense of purpose.
    More more information about Dimitri and his wonderful programs, please see:  https://spiritualarts.org/
    https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualArtsInstitute
    https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_arts_institute/
    This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-280-dimitri-moraitis-spiritual-arts-institutechrist-consciousnesstheosophy
    Have a blessed weekend!
     

    • 1 hr
    Episode 279: Diana Zaheer: "Over the Counter Meditations"/Inner Harbor

    Episode 279: Diana Zaheer: "Over the Counter Meditations"/Inner Harbor

    Diana Zaheer is a counselor and teacher of healing and wisdom traditions with more than 30 years experience.  In Over the Counter Meditations, she teams up with Grammy nominated musician Lincoln Parish, founding member and original lead guitarist of Cage the Elephant to produce an "extraordinary" piece of spoken word poetry and song.  Over the Counter Meditations is a "spoken word LP with a metaphysical purpose for positive transformation and reliable support during pivotal moments in people's mental health journeys." According to Zaheer, the album was created with the intention of giving us "companionship and wellness education along with familiarity of music."  
    For more information about Diana's work and many offerings, please see:  https://linktr.ee/innerharborteachings
    A fragment of Lincoln Parish's many creations can be viewed here:  https://www.instagram.com/lincolnparish90
    This podcast can be found on your favorite podcast platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-279-diana-zaheer-over-the-counter-meditationsinner-harbor
    Many blessings to you and yours in 2024!

    • 57 min

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