The Freedom Place Podcast: Wisdom teachings of the enlightened adept t.k.

t.k., Traktung Khepa
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t.k. is an American born sage who, while rooted in the ancient Vajrayana teachings, is equally able to fluidly discuss Existentialism, Alchemical traditions, Political Philosophy, Art History, Comparative Religion and much more. "One should inform their spiritual life from every tradition but only one boat is needed to cross the ocean." t.k. All of t.k’s work, books, podcasts, music, teachings are offered without cost, subscriptions, merch or other forms of spiritual materialism. Freedom should be offered freely. It is also free of any copyright; do whatever you wish with it.

  1. The Spiritual Path as Practical Methodology for Change

    11/29/2025

    The Spiritual Path as Practical Methodology for Change

    In this episode, the importance of the spiritual path versus talking about spirituality. Please enjoy! Topics include: The Pitfalls of Talking Spirituality The Importance of Practice Confronting Self-Lying The Challenge of Solitary Retreat Encountering the Mind in Solitude Wasting Our Precious Human Birth Practical Methodologies for Change Recognizing the Hellishness of Existence

    47 min
  2. The Absence of Presence -> The Presencing of Absence

    11/16/2025

    The Absence of Presence -> The Presencing of Absence

    True understanding emerges only when identity dissolves. This is discussed in the context of Dzogchen practice, specifically tögal's exhaustion of all phenomena. t.k. speaks on the inherent liberating dynamics that beckon us to return to the original situation. Enlightenment! Topics: Realization and Identity The Nature of Nothingness Exhaustion of Phenomena Explained  The Self-Liberating Dynamic The Quest for Meaning The Concealing and Revealing: The Wisdom of Reality Only by t.k. -

    43 min
  3. The Best Spiritual Path

    10/02/2025

    The Best Spiritual Path

    t.k. talks about the which is the best spiritual path and then explains the distinction between knowing and realizing. Enjoy! 0:18 Introduction to the Vajrayana Path 4:36 The Start of My Spiritual Search 10:19 Paths and Practices Explored 16:01 Family Influence on Spirituality 23:11 Encountering Vajrayana 23:32 Knowing vs. Realizing 25:44 The Nature of Knowledge 31:22 Subject and Object in Reality 40:37 Conclusion and Reflections

    40 min
  4. On Prayer

    10/01/2025

    On Prayer

    t.k. gspeaks on prayer, focusing on contemplative prayer as longing for divine experience. He contrasts cataphatic prayer, which contemplates divine attributes, with apophatic prayer, embracing the ineffable mystery. 0:05 Introduction to Prayer 1:27 Contemplative Prayer Defined 4:47 Vajrayana Perspectives 5:39 The Attributes of Deity 9:09 Transformative Blessings 14:56 Devotion and Offerings 17:08 The Nature of Submission 21:22 Alchemical Transformations 25:27 Completion Phase Practices 32:25 The Prayer of Realization 37:20 The Journey from Form to Formless 41:36 The Mystery of Re-emergence 45:14 Fearlessness in Contemplation

    48 min
  5. Finding Strength in Choices

    09/19/2025

    Finding Strength in Choices

    In this episode, t.k. discusses revelatory passages from his book: The Concealing and Revealing.: The Wisdom of Reality Only . https://a.co/d/iYvdJFx Topics include: Finding Strength in Choices The Nature of Suffering  Transforming Negative Habits The Friction of Change Elation vs. Exaltation Symbols of Spirituality The Limits of Language The Paradox of Spiritual Freedom Starting from Reality  Realization Beyond Ideas Love Beyond Boundaries The Nature of Spiritual Paths Enjoy!

    1h 1m
  6. "The body mind is the only disciple. Awareness, the only Guru."

    09/17/2025

    "The body mind is the only disciple. Awareness, the only Guru."

    The Wisdom Blessings of the Guru are always welcome! And we welcome this latest episode of The Freedom Place Podcast where t.k. graces us by discussing some select passages from his new book, The Concealing and Revealing.: The Wisdom of Reality Only - https://www.amazon.com/Concealing-Revealing-wisdom-Reality-Only/dp/B0FD4NJCVM/ Enjoy!

    59 min
  7. The Greatest Magic is to Have Compassion for All Beings

    09/13/2025

    The Greatest Magic is to Have Compassion for All Beings

    In this latest recording, t.k. discusses the nature of compassion, the meaning of the title of the new book The Concealing and Revealing.: The Wisdom of Reality Only, the role of the Guru, and the nature of Love.  We are truly blessed to have another interview and opportunity to listen to sublime wisdom teachings. With deep and profound gratitude to the spiritual master for sharing wisdom with us, we give thanks. Please enjoy! The Concealing and Revealing.: The Wisdom of Reality Only by t.k. - https://www.amazon.com/Concealing-Revealing-wisdom-Reality-Only/dp/B0FD4NJCVM/

    58 min
  8. Meaningfulness, pt. 2

    12/04/2024

    Meaningfulness, pt. 2

    In this recording, t.k. discusses meaningfulness again, touching upon various types of meaning, the history of meaning in modern times with regard to humanism and existentialism, and how ultimate / divine meaning is discovered and exactly what that is and is not... We are truly blessed to have yet another sublime teaching delivered via podcast, and we're very grateful to receive it. Please enjoy!

    40 min
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t.k. is an American born sage who, while rooted in the ancient Vajrayana teachings, is equally able to fluidly discuss Existentialism, Alchemical traditions, Political Philosophy, Art History, Comparative Religion and much more. "One should inform their spiritual life from every tradition but only one boat is needed to cross the ocean." t.k. All of t.k’s work, books, podcasts, music, teachings are offered without cost, subscriptions, merch or other forms of spiritual materialism. Freedom should be offered freely. It is also free of any copyright; do whatever you wish with it.

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