Jake Warinner Podcast Jake Warinner

Bill Porter is the author who translates under the pen-name Red Pine. He is a translator of Chinese texts, primarily Taoist and Buddhist, including poetry and sutras. He is the author of Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits and won the American Academy of Arts & Letters Thornton Wilder Prize for translation in 2018.

Bill Porter:

Road to Heaven: Amazon.com: Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits: 9781582435237: Pine, Red: Books ⁠

Hermits Documentary: https://youtu.be/NUr45CvvLqs?si=owFRRYB-bUIOfdo5

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Social:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:38 - The Chinese hermit tradition

03:15 - Origins and history of Chinese hermits

06:45 - The influence of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism on hermit culture

09:30 - The life and challenges of being a hermit

12:50 - The role of hermits in Chinese society and their interactions with locals

15:34 - How hermits live in the mountains

21:45 - Bill Porter on writing Road to Heaven

24:30 - Hermits are the happiest people

27:10 - The health and longevity of hermits

29:50 - Growth in the hermit population

32:45 - Lessons from Bill's experiences with hermits

Sam Torode is an author, translator, and musician. His books include the Tao Te Ching, Living from the Soul: The 7 Spiritual Principles of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Graphic Novel.

Sam Torode:

Website: home (samtorode.com)

Instagram: Sam Torode (@samtorode) • Instagram photos and videos

Tao Te Ching: Amazon.com: Tao Te Ching eBook : Lao Tzu, Torode, Sam, Goddard, Dwight: Books

Living From the Soul: Amazon.com: Living from the Soul: The 7 Spiritual Principles of Ralph Waldo Emerson: 9781671283701: Torode, Sam: Books

Novel: Amazon.com: The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Graphic Novel eBook : Torode, Sam, Ritchie, Tina: Kindle Store

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.warinner/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction, Sam's paraphrasing and translation

03:03 - Translating the Tao Te Ching

04:39 - The influence of classical texts on personal philosophy

05:43 - Creative process in producing new editions of classic works

06:14 - Main principles derived from the Tao Te Ching

07:23 - Ralph Waldo Emerson

08:22 - Emerson's impact on self-help philosophy

10:49 - Emerson's role in founding American philosophy

14:00 - Harvard bans Emerson

15:10 - Emerson's perspective on Jesus

16:26 - Historical context and interpretation of Jesus's teachings

19:43 - Modern reception of Emerson's ideas and ongoing religious fundamentalism

23:15 - The importance of personal judgment in interpreting philosophy and religion

27:53 - Emerson and Eastern philosophy

29:27 - Emerson's approach to philosophy and self-evident truths

30:45 - Emerson's views on nature

32:03 - Relationship between mind and matter

33:49 - Materialism vs. Idealism

34:16 - Evolution, Spirituality, and Culture

42:12 - Emerson's emphasis on physical labor

45:02 - Practicing philosophy

47:35 - Personal Impact of Meditation

48:19 - Sam's upcoming projects

49:51 - Sam's creative process and development of ideas

54:17 - Where to find Sam

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Raghunath Cappo is a yoga teacher, author of his memoir From Punk to Monk and co-host of the Wisdom of the Sages podcast.

Raghunath Cappo:

Website: https://www.raghunath.yoga/

From Punk to Monk: https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Monk-Memoir-Ray-Cappo/dp/1647228689/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24MRGUAW7QPYL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jy3rJ624LAaD83gW470Hjv559EpDqM8I4c4nGCG98Nc9t7jZ7FRKlqBa0xbsAOVVXUY6TU5eZP536Dzgr6tKnEc7gaILSJjw9mkm-VwKmmkpIHTyo5kwvzBtgj6vSXqnQgZq8cEo0rXdwXf11FeL9fIhlnp3da_7YXxW61uOMM83-47h-gUvzlVFDIrGvB7aNb2-1idlzcEBJQ-R9m5cKus0hOf9aTmO7JDa8hqdPCQ.ZvUYnyCEgHXQy-N8wxs3cK4mn3LXO9gdyYYD4T4DzW0&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+punk+to+monk&qid=1713825088&sprefix=from+punk+to+monk%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585



Timestamps:

00:00 From Punk to Monk

07:06 Exploring Spirituality, Hare Krishna Movement

13:49 Vegetarianism and Veganism

27:56 The Evolution of the Soul and the Purpose of Life

39:30 The Power of Sound: Chanting and its Impact on Consciousness

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Susan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, Start Here Now, The Four Noble Truths of Love, and others. Her latest book is The Buddhist Enneagram. She is also the founder of the Open Heart Project, a virtual meditation community with 20,000 members all over the world.

Susan Piver:

Website: ⁠https://openheartproject.com/

The Buddhist Enneagram: https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Enneagram-Nine-Paths-Warriorship/dp/173694391X ⁠

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Explanation of the Enneagram

02:08 Difference between Personality and Ways of Being

03:01 Understanding the Positive and Negative Aspects of Each Type

04:08 Using the Enneagram for Personal Growth

05:26 Finding Your Enneagram Number

06:42 Understanding Enneagram Subtypes

07:58 Complexity of the Enneagram System

10:42 The Challenge of Typing Others

13:20 Using the Enneagram for Compassionate Interactions

18:05 Transmission of the Enneagram

20:04 What Is Compassion?

23:35 The Influence of Environment on Enneagram Types

26:15 Developing Self-Awareness through Meditation and Reflection

31:05 Avoidance and Idealization in Enneagram Types

34:10 Integrating the Enneagram and Buddhist Teachings

Thank you for listening!

Rob Harper is a Filmmaker, Body Psychotherapist and Shamanic Practitioner. He is the Producer/Director/Screenwriter of 'Journeys to the Edge of Consciousness' (2019) a part-animated feature documentary about three psychedelic trips that changed the world forever. Rob is a graduate of the National Film and Television School and has filmed for many of the major UK broadcasters, as well as teaching and mentoring young filmmakers at an undergraduate level. He is the founder of Hidden Depths Productions, a company dedicated to producing thought provoking films for broad audiences on complex topics of urgent human interest. He has undertaken a shamanic apprenticeship in the lineage of the Mother Goddess, and completed a six-year Body Psychotherapy training. He now works in private practice, with a particular focus on supporting men in their journeys towards healing and wholeness.

Watch Journeys Here: https://www.journeysmovie.com/

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Motivation to Make the Film

02:48 The Importance of Storytelling in Documentaries

06:13 The Process of Making a Film

09:21 Choosing Material for the Film

12:28 Working with Voice Actors

19:28 The First Story of Timothy Leary

23:43 Controversy Around Timothy Leary

30:12 Communicating the Psychedelic Experience

30:25 Exploring the Writings of Leary, Huxley, and Watts

32:37 The Impact of Psychedelic Controversy

33:38 Lost Research Opportunities

36:39 The Control and Suppression of Psychedelic Use

40:26 Mystical Experience and Power Structures

44:02 The Importance of Reconnecting with the Spiritual Life

48:11 Selecting Interviewees and Structuring Questions

54:34 Future Projects on Shamanism and Body Psychotherapy

57:41 How to Get in Touch with the Film

Thanks for listening!

Jake

Acharya Shunya is a spiritual teacher and author. Her work focuses on nondual Advaita Vedanta, Ayurveda, and Yoga. She is the author of Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita.

Acharya Shunya:

Website: https://www.acharyashunya.com/

Sovereign Self: https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Self-Empowering-Upanishads-Bhagavad/dp/B0C9S2Y37X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39M8Q98IPHAFL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g0TGLWOnQ6DD910YbkNFxVkTAAOYsDWm6fhh1vhjmN7Ka3gNhsIbSEy1V7zxbtZ6xwEmBkQmnCWIk3UtwUP-37-C6kITiVC8ObFC2HvIs2oMggGpufkp4vFcuWZt2wDMdcGy36Px0uJLEDpfwGBUH9hJ2cS45n1vqThrtlG5aGhvLLlwpKTDoT4G8KENlAeMp6CRQT4okU01866qMRJQBkY4_yIUxnkTbxxl3lURCn0.OxXl7hFobcCecYey_VzX67VWC4hSiSLCaw0vQiW5mc8&dib_tag=se&keywords=sovereign+self&qid=1709663829&sprefix=sovereign+self%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

Podcast Links:

Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Definition of Sovereign Self

02:02 Acharya Shunya's Background and Perspective

05:16 Understanding the Role of a Guru

09:57 In-Person vs. Distance Learning

11:00 Adapting Ancient Traditions to Modern Contexts

13:56 The Relevance of Traditional Spiritual Teachings

23:18 The Impact of Spiritual Teachings

29:18 Balancing Freedom and Prescription

32:36 Finding Your Own Path

36:03 Authenticity as the Main Practice

39:03 Navigating Attachments

44:51 Healthy vs Unhealthy Attachments

50:26 The Importance of Awareness

Thank you for listening!